The UK is gearing up for autonomous warfare – but missing the reality of war today
AI has limited military functions that still require a huge amount of human input.
What the UK’s ‘Nato-first’ defence approach tells us about Britain’s place in a volatile world
The approach tells us much about how Keir Starmer’s administration sees the UK’s place in the world in an unsettled era.
Zia Yusuf turned Reform into an election winner – his angry resignation leaves Nigel Farage weakened
The party chairman resigned after Reform’s newest MP called for a burqa ban in parliament.
Six TV moments that changed British LGBTQ+ history – and what we can learn from them
From the first on-screen lesbian kiss to a much-loved transgender soap star, these moments paved the way for better queer representation.
US state passes law allowing experimental drugs to be prescribed – a model for the future?
Under the new law, anyone in Montana can legally access drugs that have passed just one phase 1 clinical trial.
Why the Musk and Trump relationship is breaking down – a psychologist explains
As the Musk v Trump feud steps up a level there are classic signs from a psychological point of view of why they are falling out.
Esa at 50: how the space agency helped keep Europe at the frontiers of science
Space exploration would have been poorer without the successes of Esa.
Four years after a 15% global minimum tax deal, the world remains divided on how to implement it – podcast
Listen to the second part of The 15% solution – two episodes from The Conversation Weekly podcast exploring plans to reform the global tax system.
How to protect yourself from narcissists’ weapon of choice – passive aggression
Passive aggression is appealing to narcissists because it is hard to prove.
Four myths about ‘low-skilled’ migration busted
Filling the UK’s skills and labour shortages is not as easy as simply turning off the supply of migrant workers.