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The Conversation (US)by Randolph A Robinson II, Associate Professor of Law, University of Illinois Chicago27d ago
In August 2026, Meta agreed to one of the largest consumer protection settlements in American history.
The Conversation (US)by John Calabrese, Assistant Professor of International Relations, American University27d ago
Japan’s Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu phoned his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, on Sept. 8, 2026, to express concern over the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
The Conversation (US)by Brian O'Neill, Professor of Practice, International Affairs, Georgia Institute of Technology27d ago
One of President Donald Trump’s closest aides, Natalie Harp, worked in the White House for more than a year without completing the normal security clearance process, according to a recent MS Now...
The Conversation (US)by Susan Appe, Professor of Public Administration and Policy, University at Albany, State University of New York27d ago
A string of major disasters in 2026 have had devastating consequences. Earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia and floods and mudslides in Nepal have killed tens of thousands of people and injured...
The Conversation (US)by Edward D. Melillo, William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of History and Environmental Studies, Amherst College27d ago
U.S. farmers will produce a record-breaking harvest of 4.52 billion bushels of soybeans in 2026, according to projections from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The Conversation (US)by Brian O'Neill, Professor of Practice, International Affairs, Georgia Institute of Technology28d ago
In August 2026, government investigators subjected roughly 50 military officers and civilian employees on the Joint Staff to polygraph tests as part of an inquiry into press leaks about the Iran...
The Conversation (US)by Yongkang Xue, Professor of Geography and Atmospheric Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles28d ago
The Tibetan Plateau may be on the other side of the world from California, but what happens on this high-altitude landscape in Asia can set off a chain of events that fuels powerful atmospheric...
The Conversation (US)by Andrew McLean, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, University of North Dakota28d ago
Drugs for treating depression are among the most prescribed category of medications in the U.S. – 1 in 6 American adults take them.
The Conversation (US)by Steven Paton, Research Biologist, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Smithsonian Institution28d ago
El Niño is here, and forecasters warn that it’s likely to be bigger and stronger in 2026-27 than any El Niño event recorded in at least 150 years.
The Conversation (US)by Kaleigh Yost, Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Penn State28d ago
Pennsylvania has over 180 levees that span approximately 155 miles (255 kilometers) and keep its rivers from flooding.
The Conversation (US)by Manjot Kaur Sidhu, Assistant Extension Professor of Horticulture and Ornamental Horticulture Specialist, University of Maine28d ago
As late summer fades into early autumn, garden care shifts from active harvesting to preparation and planning for the next growing season.
The Conversation (US)by Kenneth Michael White, Associate Professor of Political Science & Criminal Justice, Kennesaw State University28d ago
Despite being divided on most issues, an overwhelming majority of Americans agree that their democracy is in a state of crisis or facing serious challenges.
The Conversation (US)by Jennifer Talarico, Professor of Psychology, Lafayette College28d ago
Do you remember where you were and what you were doing when you learned of the September 11 terrorist attacks that occurred 25 years ago? Do you remember what you saw on television or how you felt?
The Conversation (US)by Shiladitya Banerjee, Associate Professor of Physics, Georgia Institute of Technology28d ago
Learning is often thought to require a brain. But learning is a broad concept that does not necessarily depend on neurons.
The Conversation (US)by Mona Hanna, Professor of Pediatrics and Human Development at the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University28d ago
As a pediatrician at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in Flint, Michigan, I perform well-child checks, treat asthma and discuss nutrition with families.
The Conversation (US)by Peter McGraw, Professor of Marketing and Psychology, University of Colorado Boulder28d ago
Solo travel is surging – and an industry still largely built for two is taking note. Google reported in April 2026 that online searches involving “solo travel” hit an all-time high this year, with...
The Conversation (US)by John Hayes, Associate Professor of History, Augusta University29d ago
“Look No Further!” a billboard on the side of the highway beckons, drawing my gaze toward the red cover of a Bible.
The Conversation (US)by Jonathan Caulkins, Professor of Public Policy, Carnegie Mellon University29d ago
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a civil lawsuit against TikTok on Aug. 11, 2026, filed in Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas and accusing the social media platform of...
The Conversation (US)by Nicholas Grondin, Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies, University of Tampa29d ago
The Hawaiian Islands rarely see significant hurricane damage, but they just experienced the effects of their second hurricane in a year as Hurricane Lowell’s eyewall brushed Niihau, west of Kauai...
The Conversation (US)by Matthew Palczynski, Adjunct Faculty, Art History, Temple University29d ago
Marcel Duchamp’s “Fountain” is not for everyone – and it does not need to be. But it does encapsulate a central concern in the philosophy of art: What makes something art, and who gets to decide?
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