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Artist's impression of the Swansea tidal power project, showing a walkway around the periphery

Why tidal power won't solve the world's renewable energy needs

13 June 2018

There are widespread calls for the UK government not to abandon a trailblazing tidal power project, but this energy source is no green panacea, says Hans van Haren

What can game theory tell us about Trump's threats of trade war?

5 June 2018

Theories of conflict and cooperation say the US risks self-harm if it sparks a big trade war. So what is Trump's real aim, wonders Petros Sekeris

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