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The Conversation (US)by Robert Kopp, Professor of Earth Sciences, Rutgers University8d ago
Sea-level rise is one of the most visible signs of climate change, one that is threatening low-lying coastal communities around the world.
The Conversation (US)by Stefani Langehennig, Assistant Professor of Practice, University of Denver8d ago
Imagine watching a political campaign video in which a candidate admits to taking a bribe. You recognize the face and voice.
The Conversation (US)by Brian Tang, Professor of Atmospheric Science, University at Albany, State University of New York8d ago
As a powerful nor’easter hit the U.S. Atlantic Coast in late September 2026, the ocean poured into coastal neighborhoods from North Carolina to New York.
The Conversation (US)by Edward D. Melillo, William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of History and Environmental Studies, Amherst College8d ago
Federal prosecutors recently described an interstate criminal enterprise with all the trappings of organized crime: clandestine warehouses, money laundering and stolen goods transported across...
The Conversation (US)by Liv Coleman, Professor of Political Science and International Studies, University of Tampa8d ago
When Ron DeSantis was first elected governor of Florida in November 2018, he won with a margin of just over 30,000 votes – less than four-tenths of 1% of all the votes cast in the election.
The Conversation (US)by Stephanie A. Dhuman, Assistant Professor of Sociology, Hamilton College8d ago
As she sat across from me drinking tea, Coretta – a pseudonym to protect her identity – shared her dismay about living in a central Florida community due to the control of her homeowners...
The Conversation (US)by Jonathan Caulkins, Professor of Public Policy, Carnegie Mellon University8d ago
Pennsylvania lawmakers returned to Harrisburg on Sept. 28, 2026, after a 10-week recess with little time to determine the future of the state’s skill games.
The Conversation (US)by Antonio Perez-Nunez, Associate Professor of Spanish, College of Charleston8d ago
Approximately 30% of U.S. adults who were learning a language in 2025 reported that they were using artificial intelligence as a resource.
The Conversation (US)by Ashley Walters, Associate Professor of Jewish Studies, College of Charleston8d ago
For nearly a decade now, news outlets ranging from The Atlantic to the Forward and The Free Press have reported on the increasing number of Jewish students attending college in the South.
The Conversation (US)by Bhakti Mamtora, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies, University of Arizona8d ago
A visit to the Eiffel Tower by a delegation of monks representing a global Hindu religious denomination on Sept.
The Conversation (US)by Deven Desai, Professor of Business Law and Ethics; Associate Director for Law, Policy, and Ethics at the Machine Learning Center, Georgia Institute of Technology8d ago
AI agents don’t go rogue. That’s something only humans do. Nevertheless, a New York Times article – representative of much news coverage of AI – described an OpenAI hacking as “A.I.
The Conversation (US)by Sven Bilén, Professor of Engineering Design, Electrical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering, Penn State9d ago
SpaceX’s Starship, the most powerful launch vehicle ever developed, reached Earth orbit for the first time on Sept. 28, 2026.
The Conversation (US)by Alemayehu Fentaw Weldemariam, Ph.D. Fellow, Center for Constitutional Democracy, Indiana University9d ago
Four years after a fragile ceasefire ended widespread conflict in Ethiopia, the region is again slipping back into full-out war. On Sept.
The Conversation (US)by Ambuj Tewari, Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Michigan9d ago
People are increasingly turning to AI for advice. A 2026 Pew report found that 10% of Americans are using chatbots for emotional support or companionship. Some even find a charismatic leader in AI.
The Conversation (US)by John Patrick Schoeneman Jr., Assistant Professor of International Political Economics, Oklahoma State University9d ago
In 2023, the International Energy Agency predicted that by 2028 the world’s oil companies would produce more oil than people wanted to buy.
The Conversation (US)by Ming Xiao, Professor of Civil Engineering, Penn State9d ago
From the air, Wainwright, Alaska, looks like a perfectly stable band of homes and roads between the Chukchi Sea and a vast, flat tundra.
The Conversation (US)by Bridgette Davis, Assistant Professor, School of Public Policy, UMass Amherst9d ago
For over 60 years, the federal program Head Start has helped children from low-income families get ready for elementary school through early childhood education and related support services, like...
The Conversation (US)by Charles J. Russo, Joseph Panzer Chair in Education and Research Professor of Law, University of Dayton9d ago
Just over a year ago, the U.S. Supreme Court rendered an unusual judgment: a tied vote. Without stating why, Justice Amy Coney Barrett recused herself from Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board...
The Conversation (US)by Angela Ramos, Lecturer in Information and Technology Management, University of Tampa9d ago
As a cybersecurity educator, I’m used to being the unofficial IT support for my friends, family and neighbors.
The Conversation (US)by Scott Malia, Associate Professor of Theatre, College of the Holy Cross9d ago
Oversexed teenagers, invincible killers and a deserted cabin – what could possibly go wrong? Slasher movies that focus on teenagers being picked off by a killer are a horror staple.
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