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The Conversation (US)by Patrick Parenteau, Professor of Law Emeritus, Vermont Law & Graduate School26 Aug 2026
Over 368,000 miles of roads wind through U.S. national forests, eight times more than the entire interstate highway system.
The Conversation (US)by Brandon Marc Finn, Research Scientist at the School for Environment and Sustainability, University of Michigan26 Aug 2026
Recent population estimates show that Charlotte, North Carolina, is the fastest-growing large city in the United States.
The Conversation (US)by Anand Kumar, Professor and Department Head of Psychiatry, University of Illinois Chicago26 Aug 2026
The “bible” of clinical psychiatry – the DSM, short for the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders – is one of the most popular psychiatry reference books around the world.
The Conversation (US)by Irus Braverman, SUNY Distinguished & Dr. Teresa A. Miller Professor of Law, Adjunct Professor of Geography, and Research Professor at the Department of Environment & Sustainability, University at Buff26 Aug 2026
When Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir proposed surrounding a prison holding Palestinian security detainees with Nile crocodiles, many people dismissed the idea as political...
The Conversation (US)by Shannon Fogg, Professor of History, Missouri University of Science and Technology26 Aug 2026
The Paris Grand Mosque, an iconic cultural landmark located in the heart of the city, is celebrating its centenary.
The Conversation (US)by Masha Remskar, Psychologist and Postdoctoral Researcher in Behavioral Science, Arizona State University26 Aug 2026
Do you feel like the same person in February as in June? For most people, the answer is a resounding no.
The Conversation (US)by John J. Martin, Assistant Professor of Law, Quinnipiac University25 Aug 2026
The reaction to a procedural ruling by the Supreme Court on Aug. 24, 2026, was immediate and sharp.
The Conversation (US)by Hilary Smith, Professor of History, University of Denver25 Aug 2026
Lactose intolerance makes drinking milk or eating ice cream a literal pain. For some people, eating a dairy treat can lead to bloating, nausea and diarrhea.
The Conversation (US)by K. Chad Clay, Director, Center for the Study of Global Issues (GLOBIS); Associate Professor of International Affairs, University of Georgia25 Aug 2026
In the lead-up to the 2026 midterm elections, how is the U.S. government performing in terms of human rights? Listening to politicians, it can be difficult to know.
The Conversation (US)by Matthew N. Hannah, Associate Professor of Rhetoric, Politics and Culture, University of Wisconsin-Madison25 Aug 2026
On Election Day in 2024, as voters cast their ballots, Elon Musk posted a campaign music video supporting Donald Trump’s bid for president.
The Conversation (US)by Jordan Smith, Assistant Professor of English, University of Northern Colorado25 Aug 2026
Hopefully to mean “I hope”; singular “they”; “primary bedroom” instead of “master bedroom” – all are examples of recent language changes. How do such changes develop?
The Conversation (US)by Erin Victor, Postdoctoral Researcher in Sustainability, University of Maine25 Aug 2026
Standing in your local retail store, it can be mind-boggling to try to weigh the pros and cons of all the packaging options. Take shampoo, for example.
The Conversation (US)by Anne Garland Mahler, Professor and Director of Latin American Studies Program, University of Virginia25 Aug 2026
For decades after the Cuban Revolution’s victory in 1959, influential anticommunist circles in the United States claimed that Cuba’s communist government sowed social division and allied with...
The Conversation (US)by Michael A. Robinson, Research Scientist in Atmospheric Chemistry, University of Colorado Boulder25 Aug 2026
As wildfire smoke plumes travel thousands of miles, sunlight and atmospheric chemistry bleach their color, strip away their campfire aroma and add them to the mix of urban smog.
The Conversation (US)by Bonface Osindi, Data Scientist in the College of Veterinary Medicine, Global Health-Kenya, Washington State University25 Aug 2026
If being outside in the heat for even a few minutes felt miserable this summer, imagine what it’s like for herders who are always out walking with their livestock and rarely get a break.
The Conversation (US)by Paul Christine, Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz25 Aug 2026
The City Council of Pueblo, Colorado, voted to ban the distribution of syringes through syringe service programs starting in May 2024.
The Conversation (US)by Jennifer D. Kobrin, Assistant Professor of Adult and Continuing Education, University of Tennessee25 Aug 2026
Over half of Philadelphia adults ages 18-64 read at a fifth grade level or below, according to a nationwide assessment released in 2020.
The Conversation (US)by Naomi Cahn, Professor of Law, University of Virginia24 Aug 2026
The Buss family’s 47-year ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers, 17-time NBA champions, could soon come to an end despite their patriarch’s clear wishes before he died.
The Conversation (US)by Sharon Avni, Professor of Academic Literacy and Linguistics, Borough of Manhattan Community College, CUNY24 Aug 2026
“Emma,” a young Jewish woman who we met in 2019, didn’t belong to a synagogue. She didn’t have a Jewish partner. She didn’t observe Jewish rituals regularly.
The Conversation (US)by Brooke Schedneck, Associate Professor of Religious Studies, Rhodes College24 Aug 2026
I recently returned from leading an educational program in Thailand focusing on how Buddhists practice the religion in their day-to-day lives.
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