Ukraine: this new cold war must end before the world faces Armageddon: One year of war and Russia is still mired in its second invasion of its neighbour’s internationally recognised territory – which turned out to be much bloodier and more devastating than the first due to Ukraine’s incomparably stronger resistance. The war’s international dimension …
Ukraine: why supply of US and German tanks echoes cold war: The decision that Germany and the US will allow the export of M1 Abrams and Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, alongside the British Challenger 2 tanks promised in mid January is the culmination of Nato’s policy to assist Ukraine and an important symbolic step …
How the ‘tripledemic’ is restricting cold and flu medicine supplies – and what to do if you’re affected: The UK, Canada and the US are all reportedly experiencing shortages of over-the-counter cold and flu medications. Mircea Maties/ Shutterstock This winter has been one of the worst on record for the NHS. Ambulance and A&E waiting …
Most humans haven’t evolved to cope with the cold, yet we dominate northern climates – here’s why: Humans have used technology to adapt to the cold Yvette Cardozo / Alamy Stock Photo Humans are a tropical species. We have lived in warm climates for most of our evolutionary history, which might explain why so many …
Tanzania’s tomato harvest goes to waste: solar-powered cold storage could be a sustainable solution: Post harvest losses are rampant in several parts of Africa Wikimedia Commons Feeding Africa’s growing population is a big development challenge for governments, policy makers and agriculture experts. Adding to the challenge is the high level of food loss and waste …
COVID or the common cold? What to do if you have symptoms this Christmas: Krakenimages.com/Shutterstock There’s a lot to be jolly about this Christmas. COVID has been significantly, although not completely, “defanged”, thanks to vaccines and treatments. Christmas dos, nativity plays and New Years Eve parties are all back on the festive calendar. However, the …
Five historical hot cocktails that are perfect for cold weather: An illustration from Charles Dickens's Bleak House of men drink hot toddys. It is cold outside and there’s nothing quite like a hot drink to warm the cockles. In the history of British mixed concoctions, there are arguably more hot drinks than cold for one …
How to keep your home warm during very cold weather (on a budget) – and avoid dangerous heating ‘hacks’: Jevanto Productions / shutterstock A cold snap of Arctic weather dubbed the “Troll from Trondheim” has hit the UK. The combination of an energy price crisis and very cold weather has left many people worrying about …
The CIA and the new cold war: what history tells us about its influence today – podcast: Powerful politicians in the US once called for the dissolution of the CIA. How relevant is it today? Anelo via Shutterstock This episode of The Conversation’s In Depth Out Loud podcast tells the inside story of the CIA …
Cold homes increase the risk of severe mental health problems – new study: Concerns about fuel poverty and people not being able to heat their homes adequately are not new in the UK, but these worries have been heightened by significant increases in energy costs and the cost-of-living crisis. And as winter approaches, things are …
Some coronaviruses kill, while others cause a common cold. We are getting closer to knowing why: Some human coronaviruses cause seasonal colds or other mild symptoms. Others can be severe and even fatal. Jdidi wassim/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images It’s hard to imagine a time when “coronavirus” wasn’t a household word. But for a long …
The inside story of the CIA v Russia – from cold war conspiracy to ‘black’ propaganda in Ukraine: In the early 1990s, Senator Patrick Moynihan campaigned for the abolition of the CIA. The brilliant campaigner thought the US Department of State should take over its intelligence functions. For him, the age of secrecy was over. …
Britain’s notoriously wet and cold climate is changing – you won’t like what replaces it: The UK had the driest start to a year since the 1970s in 2022, with large parts of southern England receiving less than 50% of their normal winter rainfall. On top of that, southern England recently received just 17% of …
The cold war double agent abandoned by the spy agencies he risked his life for – podcast: Ivan Serebryannikov/Shutterstock In this episode of The Conversation Weekly podcast, new research reveals the story of a cold war double agent who feels abandoned after 22 years of service. As soon as Eleni Braat and Ben de Jong …
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Ukraine: US deploys more troops in eastern Europe — here’s how it compares with the cold war: US president Joe Biden is beefing up the US military presence in eastern Europe as a reaction to the Ukraine war. Biden plans to redeploy troops from Germany to Poland and Romania and send more destroyers to strengthen …
What school textbooks in South Africa say about the Cold War — and why it matters: Textbook writers must record multiple perspectives to allow pupils to examine all sides and decide on ethical issues for themselves. Shutterstock South Africa’s stance on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine isn’t that surprising in light of its treatment of the …
Ukraine war: Russian tests and Putin’s threats recall the nuclear fears of the cold war: Russia is reported to have held drills this week simulating “nuclear-capable strikes”. According to a statement by Russia’s ministry of defence, forces of the Baltic Fleet in the Kaliningrad region, conducted training sessions to “deliver mock missile strikes with the …