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The Conversation (US)by Anner Paldor, Professor of Hydrogeology, University of Tennessee3 Sept 2026
Hiking a picturesque valley or climbing a craggy gorge are some of the most exhilarating experiences in nature.
The Conversation (US)by Anuradha Gupta, Assistant Professor of Physics & Astronomy, University of Mississippi3 Sept 2026
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The Conversation (US)by Cindy Elmore, Professor of Journalism, East Carolina University3 Sept 2026
As local and national news outlets continue to disappear across the U.S., I’d always thought that the military newspaper Stars and Stripes offered one model for a partial solution: government...
The Conversation (US)by Alex Chaparro, Professor of Human Factors and Behavioral Neurobiology, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University3 Sept 2026
A commercial airplane crash can change how people behave long after the immediate tragedy. News outlets replay the images, people affected share their harrowing stories, and an extraordinarily rare...
The Conversation (US)by Kaitlyn M. Sims, Assistant Professor of Public Policy, University of Denver; Institute for Humane Studies3 Sept 2026
With the start of the new fall semester, students are gearing up for football season, homecoming celebrations and a new round of academic coursework.
The Conversation (US)by Mohamed Akrout, Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Tennessee3 Sept 2026
Imagine you’re getting out of the shower one morning and you notice a mole on your thigh that you’ve never seen before. It’s reddish brown, bumpy and surprisingly large.
The Conversation (US)by Charlie Hunt, Associate Professor of Political Science, Boise State University3 Sept 2026
The Democratic Party’s coalition headed into the 2026 midterms is as broad as it’s been in years.
The Conversation (US)by Tonya Cross Hansel, Associate Dean for Research & Professor, School of Social Work, University of Texas at Arlington3 Sept 2026
Many Americans will pause on the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks to remember the nearly 3,000 people who were killed that day.
The Conversation (US)by Praveen K. Kopalle, Professor of Management, Dartmouth College3 Sept 2026
Over the past few years, consumers have been hit with a steady stream of price hikes on everything from groceries to streaming subscriptions.
The Conversation (US)by Casey Youngflesh, Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences, Clemson University3 Sept 2026
The color of penguin poop, as seen from space, is offering a new window into how the ecology and the environment of Antarctica are changing over time.
The Conversation (US)by Michael Childers, Associate Professor of History, Colorado State University2 Sept 2026
Reports that the Trump administration is working to transfer part of Yosemite National Park to a private land developer have heightened concerns among park advocates and the public about...
The Conversation (US)by Roberto Lucchini, Professor of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences, Florida International University2 Sept 2026
Hundreds of first responders have told me they remember exactly how they felt during the World Trade Center attacks, even 25 years on.
The Conversation (US)by Sara Aghazadeh, Ph.D. Candidate in Mechanical Engineering, Binghamton University, State University of New York2 Sept 2026
In a quiet summer garden, a caterpillar perches on a branch, munching serenely on leaves. A moment later it freezes. It senses danger – and just in time.
The Conversation (US)by Wendy Whitman Cobb, Professor of Strategy and Security Studies, Air University2 Sept 2026
During a visit to NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston on Aug. 28, 2026, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to create a United States Space Academy.
The Conversation (US)by Fangzhou Wang, Assistant Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, University of Texas at Arlington2 Sept 2026
Imagine matching with someone on a dating app who seems to have it all: charm, wealth, a glamorous lifestyle and serious intentions about building a future with you.
The Conversation (US)by Robert Forrant, Professor of U.S. History and Labor Studies, UMass Lowell2 Sept 2026
When union workers and their families gather this Labor Day, some may ponder Ronald Reagan’s memorable refrain, “Are you better off now than you were four years ago?” All workers – unionized or not...
The Conversation (US)by Kelly Hopping, Associate Professor in Human-Environment Systems, Boise State University2 Sept 2026
In grasslands across the American West, four-legged fire prevention crews are busy at work, helping keep wildfire risk under control.
The Conversation (US)by Audrey Storm, Ph.D. Candidate in Art History, University of Southern California1 Sept 2026
Stories of Yayoi Kusama’s life often begin after she moved to New York City from Japan in 1958 and found near-overnight success with her abstract infinity net paintings.
The Conversation (US)by Karen Figueroa-Clewett, Lecturer, Agents of Change program, Department of Political Science and International Relations, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences1 Sept 2026
As the 2026 midterm elections enter the final stretch, it’s important to know your rights in case your vote is challenged.
The Conversation (US)by Ellen P. Aprill, Senior Scholar in Residence at the Lowell Milken Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Law, University of California, Los Angeles1 Sept 2026
The fate of President Donald Trump’s estimated US$400 million White House ballroom may hinge on the little-known and somewhat surprising rules as to when the federal government and its agencies can...
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