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The Conversation (US)by Tonya Cross Hansel, Associate Dean for Research & Professor, School of Social Work, University of Texas at Arlington3 Sept 2026
Many Americans will pause on the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks to remember the nearly 3,000 people who were killed that day.
The Conversation (US)by Praveen K. Kopalle, Professor of Management, Dartmouth College3 Sept 2026
Over the past few years, consumers have been hit with a steady stream of price hikes on everything from groceries to streaming subscriptions.
The Conversation (US)by Casey Youngflesh, Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences, Clemson University3 Sept 2026
The color of penguin poop, as seen from space, is offering a new window into how the ecology and the environment of Antarctica are changing over time.
The Conversation (US)by Michael Childers, Associate Professor of History, Colorado State University2 Sept 2026
Reports that the Trump administration is working to transfer part of Yosemite National Park to a private land developer have heightened concerns among park advocates and the public about...
The Conversation (US)by Roberto Lucchini, Professor of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences, Florida International University2 Sept 2026
Hundreds of first responders have told me they remember exactly how they felt during the World Trade Center attacks, even 25 years on.
The Conversation (US)by Sara Aghazadeh, Ph.D. Candidate in Mechanical Engineering, Binghamton University, State University of New York2 Sept 2026
In a quiet summer garden, a caterpillar perches on a branch, munching serenely on leaves. A moment later it freezes. It senses danger – and just in time.
The Conversation (US)by Wendy Whitman Cobb, Professor of Strategy and Security Studies, Air University2 Sept 2026
During a visit to NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston on Aug. 28, 2026, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to create a United States Space Academy.
The Conversation (US)by Fangzhou Wang, Assistant Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, University of Texas at Arlington2 Sept 2026
Imagine matching with someone on a dating app who seems to have it all: charm, wealth, a glamorous lifestyle and serious intentions about building a future with you.
The Conversation (US)by Robert Forrant, Professor of U.S. History and Labor Studies, UMass Lowell2 Sept 2026
When union workers and their families gather this Labor Day, some may ponder Ronald Reagan’s memorable refrain, “Are you better off now than you were four years ago?” All workers – unionized or not...
The Conversation (US)by Kelly Hopping, Associate Professor in Human-Environment Systems, Boise State University2 Sept 2026
In grasslands across the American West, four-legged fire prevention crews are busy at work, helping keep wildfire risk under control.
The Conversation (US)by Audrey Storm, Ph.D. Candidate in Art History, University of Southern California1 Sept 2026
Stories of Yayoi Kusama’s life often begin after she moved to New York City from Japan in 1958 and found near-overnight success with her abstract infinity net paintings.
The Conversation (US)by Karen Figueroa-Clewett, Lecturer, Agents of Change program, Department of Political Science and International Relations, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences1 Sept 2026
As the 2026 midterm elections enter the final stretch, it’s important to know your rights in case your vote is challenged.
The Conversation (US)by Ellen P. Aprill, Senior Scholar in Residence at the Lowell Milken Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Law, University of California, Los Angeles1 Sept 2026
The fate of President Donald Trump’s estimated US$400 million White House ballroom may hinge on the little-known and somewhat surprising rules as to when the federal government and its agencies can...
The Conversation (US)by Martin Carcasson, Director, Center for Public Deliberation, Colorado State University1 Sept 2026
On a Thursday evening in Fort Collins, Colorado, community members gathered around tables to discuss whether the city should allow marijuana dispensaries within city limits.
The Conversation (US)by Michael Helbing, Adjunct Professor of Law, Penn State1 Sept 2026
Governors across the country are relying on their executive powers to address the increasing public backlash against data center proposals. In July 2026, New York Gov.
The Conversation (US)by Fernanda Cruz Rios, Assistant Professor of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering, Drexel University1 Sept 2026
When Hurricane Michael tore through the Florida Panhandle in 2018, a beach house called the Sand Palace was left standing, while more than half the buildings around it were destroyed.
The Conversation (US)by Rayid Ghani, Distinguished Career Professor of Machine Learning and Public Policy, Carnegie Mellon University1 Sept 2026
Every year, millions of people who qualify for food assistance never get it. The money exists and they meet the eligibility rules, but they don’t know that the program exists, or if they qualify.
The Conversation (US)by Karryl Kim Sagun Trajano, Research Fellow for Future Issues and Technology, Nanyang Technological University1 Sept 2026
Microbes from space have fueled the plots of science fiction mainstays like “Project Hail Mary” and “The Andromeda Strain.” But with more space missions launching each year, finding...
The Conversation (US)by Shari Harding, Associate Professor of Nursing, UMass Chan Medical School1 Sept 2026
As a mental health nurse practitioner who sees patients both in person and via telehealth, I’m often struck by just how many of my patients would not have received any mental health treatment...
The Conversation (US)by Catherine Hartmann, Associate Professor of Religious Studies, University of Wyoming31 Aug 2026
Hundreds of pilgrims traveling to Mount Kailash were among those affected by devastating floods that struck the Nepal–Tibet border on Aug. 26, 2026.
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