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Madrid by Metro. How to Visit the City’s Best Landmarks Right off the Train
Madrid is famous for its architectural marvels, and this includes not just art museums and historical landmarks, but…
Was Venezuela struck by an earthquake ‘doublet’? Here’s what we know so far
Debris after an earthquake in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, June 24 2026 Mark Quigley, The University of Melbourne…
A Father’s Day Gift Guide for Every Dad – Timepieces and Travel Gear
Some gifts are for a specific moment, a big game, a backyard party, a single summer. Others are…
How the war in the Middle East is impacting global energy systems
Expect energy disruptions and economic damage, especially in developing countries, and prepare to build a more resilient, sustainable…
From beef ribs to a ‘heavenly’ walk: Xi‑Trump summit symbolism underscored American power and Chinese tradition
China’s President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump visit the Temple of Heaven in Beijing on May…
Why The CLOUD Act And Geopolitics Are Forcing A Data Sovereignty Reckoning In Europe
A professional analysis by Totus Technologies For the past decade, the conversation around European data sovereignty has followed…
When the World Feels Unstable, Spain Remains the Calm. Here’s How to Get There Safely.
Let’s be honest. Lately, the news has felt like a continuous storm. Economic uncertainty, political turbulence, rising living…
Middle East conflict looks increasingly like a war nobody can win
Bamo Nouri, City St George’s, University of London and Inderjeet Parmar, City St George’s, University of London…
What will it take to get ships going through the Strait of Hormuz again?
Jennifer Parker, The University of Western Australia; UNSW Sydney Wednesday’s ceasefire announcement by President Donald Trump, linked…
3 lessons on the energy transition in an age of crisis
In early 2022, Jason Bordoff and Meghan O’Sullivan cautioned in a Foreign Affairs article titled ‘Green Upheaval’ that “talk of a…
Why hasn’t the US military used force to secure the Strait of Hormuz?
The Conversation, CC BY-SA Justin Bergman, The Conversation; Matt Garrow, The Conversation, and Mitchell Costello, The Conversation Since…
Gold is meant to be a ‘safe haven’ in uncertain times. Why is it crashing amid a war?
Rand Low, Bond University Gold has long enjoyed a reputation as a financial “safe haven” during stormy times.…
The global price tag of war in the Middle East
The US-Israeli war with Iran has generated a media economy of its own, dominated by body counts, bomb…
Oil, petrol, gasoline: a chemical engineer explains how crude turns into fuel
Image credits: anankkml/Getty Zachary Aman, The University of Western Australia As the US–Israel war on Iran escalates, so…
How the Iran war could create a ‘fertiliser shock’ – an often ignored global risk to food prices and farming
Most shipping companies have suspended journeys through the strait of Hormuz Nima Shokri, United Nations University and…
Reducing Government Costs and Increasing Access to Greenspaces in the United Kingdom with DINO
Parks and greenspaces in England deliver an estimated £6.6 billion ($8.4 billion USD) in health, climate change, and environmental benefits…
I’m walking here! A new model maps foot traffic in New York City
The first complete charting of foot traffic in any US city can be used for infrastructure decisions and…
Winter Olympic security tightens as US-European tensions grow
Keith Rathbone, Macquarie University Since the murder of 11 Israeli hostages at the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics, security…
Radiators, Baseboards, or Forced Air How Each Heating Style Changes a Room
The way a home is heated does more than control temperature—it quietly shapes how rooms feel, sound, and…
How mountain terraces have helped Indigenous peoples live with climate uncertainty
Farmers during harvest season in Batad, Ifugao, Philippines. Paul Connor and the Ifugao Archaeological Project, CC BY Stephen…
Global power struggles over the ocean’s finite resources call for creative diplomacy
Jonas Gamso, Arizona State University and Hossain Ahmed Taufiq, Arizona State University Oceans shape everyday life in powerful…
New research may help scientists predict when a humid heat wave will break
As these events become more common at midlatitudes, a phenomenon called an atmospheric inversion will determine how long…
A predawn op in Latin America? The US has been here before, but the seizure of Venezuela’s Maduro is still unprecedented
A motorcycle rides past graffiti depicting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas on Jan. 3, 2026. Juan Barreto/AFP…
This is what the new frontier of AI-powered financial inclusion looks like
Artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI can turn vast, complex data into tailored financial insights, offering services such…
How bus stops and bike lanes can make or break your festive city trip
Harry Radzuan, London South Bank University; University of Manchester; Jiaying Xue, London South Bank University, and…
What will it take to achieve net-positive AI energy by 2030?
With data-centre electricity demand expected to double by 2030, AI’s growth could strain grids and drive up costs…
Thirty years after the Balkans peace deal, a different US leadership is fumbling the war in Ukraine
The Dayton accords, signed in December 1995, ended three years of bitter conflict in the Balkans. Stefan Wolff,…
The Hong Kong high-rise fire shows how difficult it is to evacuate in an emergency
Milad Haghani, The University of Melbourne; Erica Kuligowski, RMIT University, and Ruggiero Lovreglio, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa –…
Friday Deals – And It’s Not Even Black Friday Yet
Early Black Friday deals are here! These include home theater systems, smartphones, computer monitors, and smartwatches. If you’re…
ASEAN takes major step toward landmark digital economy pact
Image: REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa Southeast Asian nations have reached a critical milestone in negotiations for the world’s first comprehensive…
The Roman empire built 300,000 kilometres of roads: new study
Rosario Lepore / Wikimedia, CC BY Ray Laurence, Macquarie University At its height, the Roman empire covered some…
We must empower local leaders to meet global goals – here’s why
Cities drive over 80% of global gross domestic product and innovation – yet their leaders still lack a…
You’ve just stolen a priceless artifact – what happens next?
The tiara of Empress Eugénie was one of eight priceless pieces of jewelry stolen from the Louvre in…
How strategic foresight can future-proof the Gulf’s energy transition
Strategic foresight is essential for the resilience of GCC states highly dependent on energy exportsImage: REUTERS/Ben Job The…
Launch your own white label card in the UK
Your customers carry dozens of loyalty cards but remember none of them. Meanwhile, they interact with their payment…
Trump’s Gaza peace plan: A bit of the old, a bit of the new – and the same stumbling blocks
U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrive for a joint news conference at the…
Switzerland once again crowned world champion of innovation
Although global R&D investment is cooling, Switzerland remains a hotspot for innovation. Switzerland has claimed top spot in…
Politicians love comparing NZ’s economy to Singapore or Ireland – but it’s simplistic and misleading
Angus Dowell, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau Unveiling Amazon Web Services’ long-awaited NZ$7.5 billion “cloud region” –…
What’s behind the rioting in Indonesia? And will the much-loathed political elite back down?
Tim Lindsey, The University of Melbourne For many Indonesians, the violent riots currently wracking Jakarta and other cities…
2 in 3 Africans will live in cities by 2050: how planners can put this to good use
Astrid R.N. Haas, University of Cape Town Africa’s population is projected to nearly double by 2050, with 80%…
Study links rising temperatures and declining moods
Rising global temperatures affect human activity in many ways. Now, a new study illuminates an important dimension of…
Graduate work with an impact — in big cities and on campus
While working to boost economic development in Detroit in the late 2010s, Nick Allen found he was running…
New Trump tariffs: early modelling shows most economies lose – the US more than many
Getty Images Niven Winchester, Auckland University of Technology The global rollercoaster ride of United States trade tariffs has…
Pedestrians now walk faster and linger less, researchers find
City life is often described as “fast-paced.” A new study suggests that’s more true that ever. The research,…
School of Architecture and Planning recognizes faculty with academic promotions in 2025
Seven faculty in the MIT School of Architecture and Planning (SA+P) have been honored for their contributions through…
What Trump’s decision to send more weapons to Ukraine will mean for the war
The US president, Donald Trump, talks with the Nato secretary general, Mark Rutte, in the Oval Office as…
Helping cities evolve
Growing up in Paris, Vincent Rollet was exposed to the world beyond France from an early age. His…
Study shows a link between obesity and what’s on local restaurant menus
For many years, health experts have been concerned about “food deserts,” places where residents lack good nutritional options.…
One ‘big, beautiful’ reason why Republicans in Congress just can’t quit Donald Trump
The U.S. Capitol is seen shortly after the Senate passed its version of the One Big Beautiful Bill…
Trump demands an end to the war in Gaza – could a ceasefire be close?
Anas-Mohammed/Shutterstock Marika Sosnowski, The University of Melbourne Hopes are rising that Israel and Hamas could be inching closer…