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The Conversation (US)by Aaron D. Wood, Associate Professor of Economics, University of Tampa9d ago
Americans are crazy about sports. But whether that passion requires taxpayers to subsidize new facilities every time leagues and franchises ask for them needs rigorous scrutiny.
The Conversation (US)by John Calabrese, Assistant Professor of International Relations, American University9d ago
When Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan agreed to a mutual defense pact in August, it was principally seen as a political commitment.
The Conversation (US)by Brian Fitzpatrick, Professor of Law, Vanderbilt University10d ago
The U.S. Supreme Court returns from summer break Oct. 5, 2026, and begins hearing a new year of cases.
The Conversation (US)by Greg Pollock, Adjunct Professor, School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University10d ago
If you think your energy costs are high now, the situation may be about to get a whole lot worse.
The Conversation (US)by Sean McCann, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, University of Illinois Chicago10d ago
“Would you like your receipt?” It’s a question you’re likely to hear every time you pop into the grocery store or stop for a latte on the way to work.
The Conversation (US)by Megan Kuykendoll, Instructor of Family Science and Social Work, Miami University10d ago
When our second child was born, my spouse had several weeks of paternity leave under his parental leave policy at work.
The Conversation (US)by Nanette Santoro, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Colorado Anschutz10d ago
Anyone with ovaries who lives long enough will experience menopause. While menopause is a natural transition in midlife, it can strongly affect a person’s quality of life and their current and...
The Conversation (US)by Mark J. P. Wolf, Professor of Communication, Concordia University Wisconsin10d ago
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com.
The Conversation (US)by Austin Sarat, William Nelson Cromwell Professor of Jurisprudence and Political Science, Amherst College10d ago
U.S. colleges and universities are governed by many traditions – including the annual U.S. News Best Colleges rankings, which list schools based on a variety of factors, like graduation rates and...
The Conversation (US)by Bo Wang, Assistant Professor of Computer and Information Science, University of Mississippi10d ago
Turning artificial intelligence research into real-world tools isn’t always straightforward, despite the remarkable progress in recent years ranging from self-driving cars to large language models.
The Conversation (US)by Canan Karakoç, Postdoctoral Scholar in Biological Sciences, Georgia Institute of Technology10d ago
A spore is a bacterium’s survival capsule: dried almost solid, wrapped in protein armor and chemical processes shut down.
The Conversation (US)by Jason M. Blazakis, Professor of the Practice and Director of Center on Terrorism, Extremism and Counterterrorism, Middlebury College10d ago
Artificial intelligence dominated the opening of the U.N. General Assembly in New York on Sept. 22, 2026.
The Conversation (US)by Drew Paul, Professor of Arabic, University of Tennessee13d ago
There’s a powerful scene in Moroccan-French-Israeli filmmaker Simone Bitton’s 2004 documentary “Wall,” which tells the story of the construction of the West Bank barrier, a 448-mile – or...
The Conversation (US)by E. Andrew Taylor, Associate Professor and Director of Arts Management, American University13d ago
Who gets to decide the future of the living memorial to former President John F. Kennedy, and who holds those decision-makers to account? This debate is becoming ever more fraught.
The Conversation (US)by Stephen Collins, Professor of Government and International Affairs, Kennesaw State University13d ago
Amid the chorus of voices calling for a slowdown in AI advancement and more government regulation and oversight of the technology, one prominent contrarian voice stands out: that of Donald J.
The Conversation (US)by Jeff LeBlanc, Learning Facilitator for Online Master of Business Administration, Boston University13d ago
For all the talk about generational differences at work, some of the biggest differences show up in surprisingly ordinary moments. Take being late for work.
The Conversation (US)by David Edward DeMatthews, Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy, The University of Texas at Austin13d ago
Felicita Piñón weighed just 1 pound at birth. She was later diagnosed with cerebral palsy that requires her to use a power wheelchair, and she also has learning and emotional challenges.
The Conversation (US)by Rebecca Smullin Dawson, Associate Professor of Biology, Allegheny College13d ago
For many southwestern Pennsylvania students, this school year has already included days away from the classroom because of the buildings themselves.
The Conversation (US)by Saba Siddiki, Professor of Citizenship and Democracy, Syracuse University13d ago
The people of northern Virginia have been living with data centers for many years. The area is home to the world’s largest concentration of data centers.
The Conversation (US)by Crystal Cederna, Associate Professor of Public Health, Michigan State University13d ago
Teens in southeast Michigan go to school carrying with them far more than backpacks, books and water bottles.
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