Ancient Archaeology: How We All Lose from Looting
Do Western art dealers fund terrorism? Well, sort of. The situation of Syrian antiquities looting and trafficking is much more complicated, however.
Category: Social Sciences
LAW-less: Should We Ban Killer Robots?
With several countries investing in the development of lethal autonomous weapons (LAWs), many believe that we are in the midst of an artificial intelligence arms race. This technology has the power to transform modern warfare, but should we allow machines to determine and attack their own targets?
The Rise of the Conspiracy
In a time of mistrust, conspiracy theories and fake news are thriving. What’s behind all of this?
The Weaker Science: When Gender Bias Meets Editors
If you think you just need good results to be published, think again… And read on.
Where’s the lettuce? Food, Brexit and Climate Change
Lettuce rationing is just the tip of the iceberg: Emily Armstrong investigates the complex world of food and climate change.
The Mental Database: The Link Between Chess, Sport and Expertise
Christian C Nyberg checks how the game of chess gives insight on the difference between your regular joe and an elite athlete, or well, any expert for that matter.
Language Diffusion
Mathematical models from physics can show us how a big language might eradicate a smaller one, Ida Emilie Steinmark finds.
Science, Communication, and the 21st Century
With the University of Glasgow’s rectorial elections on the 20th and 21st of March, candidate John Lindberg reached out to TheGIST to explain his passion for science communication and its necessity in a fast changing world.
