The Conversation
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The thousand times’ truth
There has been a lot of research on the types of people who believe conspiracy theories, and their reasons for doing so. But there’s ... -
Low pay, high staff turnover, burnout took a toll on social service nonprofits
Social service nonprofits had high rates of staff turnover and a hard time filling vacant positions in 2022 as the COVID-19 pandemic was ending. ... -
Sri Lankans throw out old guard in election upset
What nation’s new Marxist-leaning leader means for economy, IMF loans Sri Lankans voted for a new direction in leadership on Sept. 22, 2024, electing ... -
TikTok ban goes to the court: Five essential reads on the case and its consequences
TikTok headed to court on Sept. 16, 2024, seeking to overturn a law that would force it to separate from its China-based parent company ... -
Tiny robots and AI help to craft material solutions for cleaner environments
Human activities release pollutants into the air, water, and soil, threatening both ecosystems and human health. According to the World Health Organization, air pollution ... -
What are halal mortgages?
The growth of “halal mortgages” over the past 20 years has expanded financial access to homeownership for many Muslims. Halal mortgages provide interest-free loans ... -
The one and the only debate?
Harris presses a more forceful case against Trump than Biden did on abortion, economy, and democracy in what can be the only debate before ... -
‘What people wanted’
Often these spectacles of American politics come down to some memorable moment – a rhetorical jab that bloodies an opponent, an unforced error that ... -
Under both Trump and Biden, US oil and gas production surged to record highs
The U.S. is producing more oil and natural gas today than ever before, and far more than any other country. What roles did the ... -
The specter of China has edged into US presidential election rhetoric − for Republicans much more than Democrats
Speaking at the Republican National Convention in July 2024, Donald Trump invoked China 14 times. In the course of a 92-minute address, the former ... -
East Timor president sees pope stop as opportunity, not time to dwell on past sins
The president of East Timor sees Pope Francis’ upcoming visit as a prime opportunity to promote Asia’s youngest country on the world stage, not ... -
Long COVID: targeting specific immune cells could reverse damage in lungs
The long-term effects of respiratory viral infections such as COVID-19 are a major public health burden. Some estimates suggest over 65 million people around ... -
If new technologies snarl your airline experience, here are old-school strategies to cope
Ten years ago I wrote a book titled “The End of Airports” about how digital technologies and commercial air travel were on a collision ... -
How Atlantic Niña’s could affect hurricane season
For months, the North Atlantic Ocean has experienced unusually high surface temperatures. However, recent cooling in both the Atlantic and eastern Pacific might offer ... -
AI pioneers want bots to replace human teachers – here’s why that’s unlikely
OpenAI co-founder Andrej Karpathy envisions a world in which artificial intelligence bots can be made into subject matter experts that are “deeply passionate, great ... -
Who is the ‘Laughing Buddha’?
With his delighted expression, round belly, bald head and monastic robes, the “Laughing Buddha” is instantly identifiable. However, astute observers might wonder why this ... -
Raising retirement age won’t solve China’s demographic problem, immigration might
China’s recent decision to raise the retirement age is a response to its looming demographic crisis, driven by an aging population and shrinking workforce. ... -
International students will offer a big boost to the US economy
Of the millions of young adults heading off to college this fall, many will be international students. If trends continue, about 1 million students ... -
Dementia risk factors identified in new global report are all preventable
Nearly half of all dementia cases could be delayed or prevented altogether by addressing 14 possible risk factors, including vision loss and high cholesterol. ... -
Heat risk isn’t just about the highs: Large daily temperature swings can harm human health
This summer has highlighted how high temperatures can be deadly, but it’s not just extreme heat and cold that are concerning—daily temperature swings also ... -
Vietnam’s late Trong left a legacy in ‘bamboo diplomacy’
As a rule, the U.S. secretary of state does not attend the funeral of the general secretary of a Communist party. Yet that is ... -
Asia-Pacific gaming industry undergoing a transformative shift
The Asia-Pacific gaming industry is undergoing a transformative shift, with various countries implementing new regulatory frameworks to balance growth and player protection. A panel ... -
Emigration: The hidden catalyst behind radical right’s rise in Europe
Earlier this spring, the European Parliament voted to overhaul its immigration policy to more evenly distribute responsibility among member states for managing the arrival ... -
Why the future of democracy could depend on your group chats
I became newly worried about the state of democracy when, a few years ago, my mother was elected president of her neighborhood garden club. ... -
UK and US elections: two very different systems united by a common political language
Voters in the United Kingdom on May 22 learned the date they would be joining the many, many people casting ballots around the world ... -
How the ‘probability revolution’ fueled the casino gambling craze in the 18th century
The first commercial gambling operations emerged, coincidentally or not, at the same time as the study of mathematical probability in the mid-1600s. By the ... -
Pets give companionship, cuddles, joy – and unavoidable stresses
Owning a pet can be a roller coaster. There are the highs, like when your dog greets you with a full-body wiggle when you ... -
When is it and how is it celebrated around Asia
The birthday of the historical Buddha or Shakyamuni Buddha, known as Vesak in several countries, celebrates the birth of the child who became Prince ... -
Artists created images of Christ focused on reflecting different communities
In 1915, Norwegian artist Emanuel Vigeland, one of the most respected Scandinavian artists of his time, created an image of Christ with golden hair ... -
Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony at 200: A revolutionary work of art
In early 1824, 30 members of Vienna’s music community sent a letter to Ludwig van Beethoven petitioning the great composer to reconsider his plans ... -
High interest rates aren’t going away anytime soon
The U.S. Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at its May 1, 2024, policy meeting, dashing the hopes of potential homebuyers and others who ... -
Tiny crystals capture millions of years of mountain range history – the Himalayas
The Himalayas stand as Earth’s highest mountain range, possibly the highest ever. How did it form? Why is it so tall? You might think ... -
Where did Christian beliefs about Jesus’ resurrection come from?
As Easter approaches, Christians around the world begin to focus on two of the central tenets of their faith: the death and resurrection of ... -
New studies suggest millions with mild cognitive impairment go undiagnosed
Mild cognitive impairment – an early stage of dementia – is widely underdiagnosed in people 65 and older. That is the key takeaway of ... -
Can witches fly? Unpacking the medieval invention
The image of a witch flying on a broomstick is iconic, but it is not nearly as old as the idea of witchcraft itself, ...
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