academics
Coverage of academics in the Nexus archive.
- Turkey steps up arrests ahead of NATO summit
Journalists, academics, and members of left-wing groups have been detained during police raids in several Turkish provinces. Turkey's capital, Ankara, is set to host a NATO summit this week.
- China cools on overseas publication of scientific research
China's policymakers are considering reducing incentives for academics to publish scientific research in international journals due to concerns over leaks. The focus is on curbing the potential dissemination of sensitive information through overseas publications.
- How 30 minutes of recess could change how your child learns
Up to 40% of U.S. school districts have reduced recess time to prioritize academics. Experts warn this shift is negatively impacting children's development.
- How 30 minutes of recess could change how your child learns
Up to 40% of U.S. school districts have limited recess to free up more time for academics, but experts argue this tradeoff is harming children's learning and development in multiple ways.
- Belfast anti-immigrant riots show long legacy of sectarian violence
Anti-immigrant riots in Belfast, Northern Ireland, are linked to a long history of sectarian violence and conflict, as noted by residents and academics. The city's three-decade period of unrest known as the Troubles is cited as part of this ongoing legacy.
- Socialist vision to save the world from global warming by paying everyone 5,000 euros a month, halving working hours and telling them not to eat red meat is unveiled by academics
Academics have unveiled a socialist vision to address global warming by proposing a universal 5,000 euro monthly payment, halving working hours, and discouraging red meat consumption.
- Crackdown on culture: Israel censoring Palestinian voices
A United Nations commission, Amnesty International, and Human Rights Watch have concluded that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, where tens of thousands of Palestinians have been killed since October 2023. The cultural life in Gaza is severely threatened, with historic buildings destroyed and writers, poets, and academics among those killed.
- Gavin Newsom takes a populist turn on AI ahead of a possible 2028 presidential run
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order directing state agencies to collaborate with industry groups, academics, and organized labor to assess and mitigate AI's impact on workers. The move aligns with his populist approach to AI policy and potential 2028 presidential campaign.
- EPA appoints industry players and academics to its Science Advisory Board
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has appointed academics, chemical industry representatives, and scientists to its Science Advisory Board (SAB), replacing members dismissed over a year ago during an administrative reset of the board. The SAB, composed of external scientists, provides scientific advice to the EPA.