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With tensions running high in Ukraine, the US has today ordered the families of embassy staff to leave the country. Our bureaux have been producing a series of articles outlining the issues at play and possible scenarios that could unfold. For instance the piece below by Julien Théron at Sciences Po assesses the military picture, but all our coverage can be viewed here, and it will, of course, update as the fast moving situation continues to develop.
Elsewhere, our authors consider the establishment of a National Resting Place in Australia and the attempts of Jeff Bezos and others to extend the human lifespan. Have a great week – we’ll be back in your inbox on Thursday. But if you can’t wait until then, do keep an eye on the network’s Global homepage for a selection of content from across our editions.
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Resistance: a Ukrainian reservist during a military exercise at a training ground near Kiev.
EPA-EFE/Sergey Dolzhenko
Julien Théron, Sciences Po
With the failure of talks, a Russian incursion into Ukraine has become more likely. But any invasion would face fierce resistance.
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Daughter of the late Sir Robert Menzies Heather Henderson, Chairperson of AIATSIS Jodie Sizer, Jenny Morrison, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and CEO of AIATSIS Craig Ritchie look at Indigenous artefacts at the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies in Canberra.
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Heidi Norman, University of Technology Sydney; Anne Maree Payne, University of Technology Sydney
The proposed National Resting Place in Canberra will be a vital step towards a more complete telling of this nation’s story.
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Peacocking isn’t the only way to attract mates.
Andrey Bocharov/Shutterstock
Matthew Wills, University of Bath
Darwin thought female animals were non-strategic and uniform, making similar decisions.
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Daniel M Davis, University of Manchester
Amazon founder is funding a biotechnology startup that is looking to reverse ageing.
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Nyameko Royi, Cape Peninsula University of Technology
The nanosatellite constellation will detect, monitor and identify foreign vessels within the country’s maritime borders.
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Eric Tchouamou Njoya, University of Huddersfield
Alliance between Africa’s two major national airlines may lower costs but competition remains.
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Nataly Levesque, Université Laval
Influencers fill emotional and information needs. They are perceived as role models followers identify with, or whose example they want to follow.
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Ángel Lora González, Universidad de Córdoba
Las especies arbóreas cumplen una función estética y social, pero también proporcionan valiosos servicios ambientales: producen oxígeno, filtran partículas y secuestran dióxido de carbono.
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Jean-Pierre Cléro, Université de Rouen Normandie
Enveloppé, le bâtiment change de nature, gagne de nouvelles propriétés.
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