The Conversation
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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, ... -
Wealthier, urban Americans have access to more local news – while half of US counties have only one outlet
Is local news readily available in your town? Do reporters still cover your school board and other municipal meetings? If you answered yes, you ... -
Candidates’ aging brains are factors in US presidential race
The leading contenders in the 2024 U.S. presidential election are two of the three oldest people ever to serve as president. President Joe Biden ... -
It’s the Year of the Dragon − associated with good fortune, wisdom and success
Among China’s traditional holidays and celebrations, none ranks higher in importance than the Lunar New Year ٩A>ل٧s&~. Also known as the Spring Festival ،K٨`, ... -
Urban agriculture best practices can transform gardens, city-farms
Urban agriculture is expected to be an important feature of 21st century sustainability and can have many benefits for communities and cities, including providing fresh ... -
Teens on social media need both protection and privacy – AI could help get the balance right
Meta announced on Jan. 9, 2024, that it will protect teen users by blocking them from viewing content on Instagram and Facebook that the ... -
From besting Tetris AI to epic speedruns – inside gaming’s most thrilling feats
After 13-year-old Willis Gibson became the first human to beat the original Nintendo version of Tetris, he dedicated his special win to his father, ... -
What Taoism teaches about the body and being healthy
New Year’s resolutions often come with a renewed investment in making our bodies healthier. Many may take to the newest diet plan or sign ... -
We used AI and satellite imagery to map ocean activities that take place out of sight, including fishing, shipping and energy development
Humans are racing to harness the ocean’s vast potential to power global economic growth. Worldwide, ocean-based industries such as fishing, shipping and energy production ... -
Why the COP28 climate summit mattered, and what to watch for in 2024
Reading down the lengthy final agreement of the COP28 United Nations climate conference held in December 2023, you’ll go a long way before finding ... -
What’s the point of giving gifts? An anthropologist explains this ancient part of being human
Have you planned out your holiday gift giving yet? If you’re anything like me, you might be waiting until the last minute. But whether ... -
Israel-Gaza: what the term genocide means under international law
In the weeks since the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7 and the Israeli bombardment and ground assault on Gaza, both sides have ... -
Immune health is all about balance
For immune health, some influencers seem to think the Goldilocks philosophy of “just right” is overrated. Why settle for less immunity when you can ... -
The sacred holiday is far more than a ‘Mexican Halloween’
Many Latinos regularly declare: “Día de los Muertos is not Mexican Halloween.” The declaration is increasingly repeated by non-Latinos too. Drawing a clear line ... -
Deception researchers investigate how the recipient and the medium affect telling the truth
Prominent cases of purported lying continue to dominate the news cycle. Hunter Biden was charged with lying on a government form while purchasing a ... -
Israel’s air defense system works well – here’s how Hamas got around it
Because of its unique national security challenges, Israel has a long history of developing highly effective, state-of-the-art defense technologies and capabilities. A prime example ... -
In secular Japan, what draws so many to temples and shrines? Stamp collecting and tradition
Almost weekly Momo Nomura makes time to visit Shinto shrines. She performs the prescribed rituals — cleansing her hands, ringing a bell, bowing and ... -
India and Vietnam are partnering with the US to counter China
This fall, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is slated to lead a bipartisan group of U.S. senators to China. The planned trip, like other ... -
NASA report finds no evidence that UFOs are extraterrestrial
NASA’s independent study team released its highly anticipated report on UFOs on Sept. 14, 2023. In part to move beyond the stigma often attached ... -
Why China’s real estate crisis should make the global travel industry nervous
Once upon a time – in 2019 – tourists from China were among the best-traveled in the world. They collectively spent more than US$250 ... -
Ancient texts depict all kinds of people, not just straight and cis ones
I study Greek and Latin literature and have noticed that ancient authors wrote about sex, homoerotic feelings or relations, and gender more often than ... -
Quran burning in Sweden prompts debate on freedom of expression vs incitement of hatred
The Swedish government is concerned about national security following several incidents involving the burning of the Quran that have provoked demonstrations and outrage from ...
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