Diplomacy starts small, requiring one-on-one relationships to build up to something greater. Science often works similarly, bringing together minds from around the world to work on endeavors greater than any one of them could achieve alone. The US has taken a huge stake in many of these endeavors, and it has become a hub for science and technology because of it. 

Commercial satellite industry has seen rapid growth in recent years, with the number of satellites in orbit increasing from 3,371 in 2020 to 11,539 by the end of 2024—nearly a 400 percent rise. With the rapid development of satellites, a spike in satellite-based defense spending for national security purposes is inevitable, and following this, international tensions are likely to rise. Underscoring that a stronger international governing body of space is imperative to facilitate cooperative interactions.

Climate change does not pick and choose who it affects. It affects us all. Currently, there is a variety of innovative technological solutions to alleviate anthropogenic climate change, from renewable energy to sustainable farming, but that alone will not be enough. It is people who are the ultimate forces in global change.

At its heart, Essential Emergency and Critical Care (EECC) is about translating scientific knowledge into action that saves lives. It focuses on a set of simple, evidence-based clinical interventions (such as monitoring vital signs, providing oxygen therapy, administering intravenous fluids, and managing the airway) that can be delivered in any hospital in the world. These measures are low cost but life-saving, and form the foundation of care for critically ill patients.

While research security is nothing new – there have always been attempts by malign actors to gain illicit access to sensitive research – the growing importance of safeguarding research at universities and other research institutions is nevertheless a new experience for many researchers. Postsecondary institutions have an important role to play in helping researchers safeguard their work, whether it’s building awareness of new research security requirements or supporting researchers with the implementation of their risk mitigation plans.