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Over the weekend, Iran launched a massive attack on Israel, following through on its promise of retaliation for a deadly strike on its embassy in Damascus two weeks ago. The attack, which involved over 300 drones and missiles, has been widely deemed a failure, with Israel and its allies successfully intercepting 99% of the projectiles. But it may well turn out to be a strategic success. Gavin Hall, a teaching fellow in Political Science and International Security at the University of Strathclyde, says the timing of the strike appears to have been orchestrated to expose divisions within Israel and between Israel and its key ally, the US.
Relations between Israel and the US have been under strain in recent weeks. While the attack on Israel may have brought Washington back onside for now, it also increases pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to resolve the hostage situation. This may possibly result in an acceleration of plans for an assault on Rafah in southern Gaza, a move that would sour US–Israel relations further.
With tensions escalating out of control in the Middle East, it may provide some solace to read about how philosophers have grappled with the concept of time’s existence. Spoiler: it may not be real. And the iconic flamingo is in
decline, in large part because rising water levels at many of their feeding lakes are decimating the cyanobacteria they have evolved to eat.
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Sam Phelps
Commissioning Editor, International Affairs
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Gavin E.L. Hall, University of Strathclyde
Iran’s attack on Israel may have failed, but its timing was orchestrated to create maximum division.
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Matyáš Moravec, University of St Andrews
In 1908, the English philosopher J. M. E. McTaggart published an important paper on the logic of time.
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Flamingos in Lake Nakuru, Kenya.
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Aidan Byrne, King's College London
New research shows increased rainfall due to climate change is threatening the birds’ food supply.
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World
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Paul Rogers, University of Bradford
In recent weeks, as thousands died and the threat of famine settled over Gaza, the relationship Israel and its western allies had started to fracture. Iran’s attack appears likely to change that.
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Mary Angela Bock, The University of Texas at Austin
How will Trump act during his upcoming court appearance in Manhattan? Surprises are unlikely, but his body language and expressions can help tell a fuller story that will go down in history.
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Politics + Society
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Joelle Grogan, King's College London
Leaving the ECHR would not free the UK of the obligation not to send people to a place of harm.
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Arts + Culture
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Giuliana Pieri, Royal Holloway University of London
The exhibition is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to get close to Mari’s design process.
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Paul Carr, University of South Wales; Robert Smith, University of South Wales
Wales has a rich musical heritage, and the next generation is ready to take centre stage.
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Education
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Emily Marchant, Swansea University; Orkan Okan, Bielefeld University; Tom Crick, Swansea University
A new study reveals the extent of the COVID pandemic’s effect on headteachers, including high workloads, stress and exhaustion.
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Environment
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Elliot Doornbos, Nottingham Trent University; John Whitehead, Nottingham Trent University
A new treaty could help protect cetaceans in the Pacific, but more needs to be done internationally.
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Health
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Sandra Sunram-Lea, Lancaster University
Sugar-free chewing gum has been promoted for its oral health benefits for years.
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Jack Hardwicke, Nottingham Trent University; Christopher R. Matthews, Nottingham Trent University; Katie Taylor, Nottingham Trent University
Women’s increased participation in high-impact sports is often seen as cause for celebration – but this progress comes with costs to brain health
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Science + Technology
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Henry Taylor, University of Birmingham; Masoumeh Mansouri, University of Birmingham
Stereotypes can creep in if ‘culturally sensitive’ robots are not designed with great care.
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Alison Bishop, University of East London
Hobbies can increase wellbeing in retirement but it can be daunting choosing what to do,
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