Who was Andimba Toivo ya Toivo? The Namibian leader who chose justice over power

By Heike Becker, Professor of Anthropology, University of the Western CapeJune 18, 2026

Unusually for his generation, he never scrambled to gain positions of power after independence.

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Where do women feature in the history of diplomacy?

What grants influential women visibility and diplomatic status? Women in Diplomacy day on June 24 is an opportunity to consider how female-led efforts are recognised, valued and remembered.

Natalia Núñez-Bargueño, MSCA research fellow, KU LeuvenJun 19, 2026

The Conversation

Labour will get no second chances to change: Andy Burnham’s warning to his struggling party

Makerfield’s new MP said the area would give its name to a new test to ensure fairness for neglected areas.

Alex Prior, Lecturer in Politics with International Relations, London South Bank UniversityJun 19, 2026

National Geographic

Searching for ancient secrets with modern mummy hunters

Scientists at the world’s only mummy research institute are combing crypts and caverns for ancient remains—and using new tools to gather fresh insight about how our ancestors once lived.

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Anthropocene Magazine

Scientists brew energy-efficient espresso. It is made without heat and 75% less energy.

A newly-developed method applies ultrasonic sound waves to turn room temperature water and coffee grounds into a quality espresso shot. Taste-testers couldn’t tell it apart from a conventional brew.

Emma BryceJun 19, 2026

Persuasion

The Myth of Authoritarian Efficiency

When it comes to getting stuff done, democracies win every time.

Jørgen MøllerJun 19, 2026

Nautilus

This Cosmonaut Was the First Woman in Space

The Soviet Union beat the United States to the punch by 20 years The post This Cosmonaut Was the First Woman in Space appeared first on Nautilus.

Bob GrantJun 16, 2026