Aggression
Coverage of Aggression in the Nexus archive.
- Extreme heat is muddling animals’ brains—and even triggering aggression
Extreme heat is causing animals to exhibit aggression and struggle with learning. Rising temperatures are leading to behavioral changes in some creatures, including increased fighting.
- Trump’s three big retreats lay bare the limits of his power
The article highlights that Trump's second year in office has been marked by significant retreats, contrasting with the aggressive approach of his first year. These retreats are presented as evidence of the limitations of his power.
- Russia’s war economy has problems—but is not about to crash
Russia's war economy faces challenges but remains stable enough to support ongoing aggression. Vladimir Putin continues to fund his military actions despite economic difficulties.
- Colombia is dangerously close to mistaking aggression for leadership
The article warns that Colombia risks conflating aggression with leadership, emphasizing the need for the election runoff winner to repair divisions caused by the campaign. Juan Manuel Santos, a former president, highlights the challenge of rebuilding what the election campaign has broken.
- Erdogan says Israel's attacks on Syria, Lebanon threaten Turkey too
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan stated that Israel's attacks on Syria and Lebanon threaten Turkey, calling Israel's aggression a global threat that must be stopped. Turkey, a NATO member, has halted all trade with Israel and advocated for international measures against it.
- US strikes Iranian radar and command and control sites in response to 'aggression' from Tehran
The US conducted strikes on Iranian radar and command and control sites as a response to aggression from Tehran.
- Russia can launch nukes without humans — North Korea may want the same power
Russia is developing automated nuclear launch systems, and North Korea may seek similar capabilities, indicating a shift toward AI-driven military strategies. The article suggests such advancements could signal aggressive intentions by regimes.
- Women really ARE the fairer sex! Ladies are consistently rated as more attractive than men - because masculine features signify aggression and dishonesty, study finds
A study found that women are consistently rated as more attractive than men, with masculine features in men being associated with perceptions of aggression and dishonesty. The research highlights how certain physical traits influence attractiveness and trustworthiness assessments.
- Queenless wasp colonies explode into chaos but hidden helpers save them
When a queen wasp disappears, her colony descends into chaos as female wasps battle for dominance. However, some individuals step up as 'hidden helpers' to gather food and care for the young, preventing societal collapse.