The electrical grid is a complex system that is managed for reliability above all else—in no small part because it supports other life-sustaining services like water systems and telecommunications. Increasingly, though, electric utilities are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to help manage power demand and assist in decisionmaking. While this has the potential to enhance… Continue reading The U.S. Power Grids Need AI Disclosure Requirements
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Countering Russian Influence: Support for Armenia, Georgia, and Moldova in the ‘Waiting Room of the West’
As Europe rallies to support Ukraine’s defence and fortify its own security, three other post-Soviet states—Armenia, Georgia, and Moldova—remain dangerously exposed to Russian coercion. Each has expressed a desire to move closer to the West: Moldova and Georgia are official EU candidates, and all three participate in the European Union’s Eastern Partnership. Yet despite these… Continue reading Countering Russian Influence: Support for Armenia, Georgia, and Moldova in the ‘Waiting Room of the West’
Air Taxis Are Coming. What Does That Mean for the Communities Below?
Electric air taxis are coming soon to a city near you, with companies promising quick and quiet travel. In April, Archer Aviation unveiled its four-seater Midnight aircraft, designed to fly up to 50 miles with minimal downtime. A White House executive order, signed on June 6 and aimed at encouraging nationwide public-private partnerships, allowed manufacturers… Continue reading Air Taxis Are Coming. What Does That Mean for the Communities Below?
Golden Dome Could Learn from SDI Politics
President Trump has proposed that to “protect our homeland” he would move ahead with a Golden Dome missile defense. The Department of Defense is seeking a hefty budget increase for it next year, but the program is controversial. Missile defense was contentious also in the 1980s when President Ronald Reagan offered a vision to render… Continue reading Golden Dome Could Learn from SDI Politics
Undersea Cables Are Vulnerable to Sabotage—but This Takes Skill and Specialist Equipment
Countries have come to rely on a network of cables and pipes under the sea for their energy and communications. So it has been worrying to read headlines about communications cables being cut and, in one case, an undersea gas pipeline being blown up. Critical undersea infrastructure (CUI) as these connections are known, supports about… Continue reading Undersea Cables Are Vulnerable to Sabotage—but This Takes Skill and Specialist Equipment
How I Became a Bird Launcher, not an Empty Nester
The other weekend, after my husband and I enjoyed our third consecutive Sunday brunch, a friend said to me, “Boy, Wendy, you are really owning this empty nester thing.” She’s right, I am owning it. But let’s be clear: I’m not a rookie. I’ve been at this for two years since my youngest flew the… Continue reading How I Became a Bird Launcher, not an Empty Nester
Five Questions: Peter Hussey on How to Fix American Health Care
The United States is projected to spend more than $5 trillion this year on health care. Yet by most measures, from chronic disease burden to the availability of hospital beds, our system performs worse than those in other wealthy nations. Americans can expect to live four years less, on average, than people in those countries.… Continue reading Five Questions: Peter Hussey on How to Fix American Health Care
Should I Let My Pet Sleep With Me? The Truth About Sleeping with Cats and Dogs
As a sleep researcher who studies couples and their nighttime habits, I’ve seen just about every sleep arrangement imaginable. Separate bedrooms, snoring solutions, blanket wars—you name it. However, nothing gets people more defensive than when I suggest their beloved pet might be the reason they’re not sleeping well. Suggesting a “sleep divorce” from a human… Continue reading Should I Let My Pet Sleep With Me? The Truth About Sleeping with Cats and Dogs
Doing Research Better: The Role of Metascience in the UK Research Sector
In terms of both resources and output, the UK research sector is under serious strain. For the United Kingdom to continue to be a leader in the increasingly competitive space of global research and innovation (R&I), the machinery of the system should be tested and updated. ‘The important thing is to never stop questioning.’ Albert… Continue reading Doing Research Better: The Role of Metascience in the UK Research Sector
Iran and the Logic of Limited Wars
Israel’s air war against Iran—“Operation Rising Lion”—may be over, but the controversy surrounding the attacks lives on. One key question is whether the U.S. strikes on the Iranian nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan, dubbed “Operation Midnight Hammer,” succeeded in obliterating the deeply buried Fordow site or merely incapacitated it for a few months.… Continue reading Iran and the Logic of Limited Wars