Research shows kindness improves trust, performance, and resilience in teams. Leaders who demonstrate empathy and compassion foster stronger relationships, higher morale, and better outcomes, especially in high-pressure, complex work environments.

New research shows that microorganisms contribute to cloud formation, influencing climate dynamics. Understanding the biological role in cloud systems may improve climate models and forecasting, especially as extreme weather patterns become more unpredictable.

Growing amounts of space debris is increasing the risk of collisions in Earth’s orbit. Scientists warn that cascading debris events could threaten satellites, space missions, and global communications infrastructure if mitigation is not prioritised.

This panel explores how hybrid warfare blurs traditional boundaries between peace and conflict through cyberattacks, disinformation, and proxy operations. It highlights the growing need for adaptive legal, diplomatic, and military frameworks to counter grey-zone threats.

Jewel Wasps have the ability to take a ‘time out’ in their early life, leading to a 36 percent longer lifespan than insects that had not undergone the pause. This could hold benefits for humans.

Leaders can maintain oversight without micromanaging by setting clear expectations, using regular check-ins, and fostering accountability. This approach builds trust, autonomy, and better results in both co-located and distributed teams.

Australia likely remains the preferred security partner choice but politicians balance multiple foreign nations for benefits. Australian aid aims to strengthen police capabilities in the Solomon’s; the security deal with China remains undisclosed.

Cambridge researchers developed AI models to detect landslides using satellite and topographic data. This technology aims to enhance disaster response by identifying high-risk zones and improving early warning systems in vulnerable environments.

Spain cancelled its F-35 order, Switzerland may cut back due to tariff-driven price rises, and India paused U.S. arms deals over trade tensions—marking a growing resistance to U.S. defence dependence.

The mite is wreaking agricultural havoc. A national biosecurity strategy, similar to the National Defence Strategy is imperative for whole-of-nation resilience, and to prevent wider risks. Regular war-games could prepare for biosecurity crises.