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The Conversation (US)by Daniel E. Chavez, Research Assistant Professor, University of Tennessee20d ago
Workers in sales might roll their eyes when they deal with a micromanaging boss. But many customers actually appreciate it if a store manager offers to help when they’re mulling over a purchase...
The Conversation (US)by Chris Vagasky, Meteorologist and Research Program Manager, University of Wisconsin-Madison20d ago
When nearby lightning forces officials to delay a big college football game, the backlash from fans can be fierce, especially if the sky over the stadium is still mostly blue.
The Conversation (US)by Akshaya Jha, Associate Professor of Economics and Public Policy, Carnegie Mellon University20d ago
The Trump administration is repealing federal rules that limit greenhouse gas emissions from coal- and gas-fired power plants. It says the changes will make electricity cheaper for Americans.
The Conversation (US)by Caren Morrison, Professor of Law, Georgia State University20d ago
President Donald Trump loves a good pardon. His generosity is so well known, in fact, that an industry of lobbyists, lawyers and other insiders has reportedly sprung up to facilitate clemency for...
The Conversation (US)by W. Joseph Campbell, Professor Emeritus of Communication, American University School of Communication20d ago
Pollsters approach this year’s midterm elections dogged by high-profile misfires in recent elections while facing challenges from brash rivals intent on reshaping the landscape of political...
The Conversation (US)by Hasmeena Kathuria, Professor of Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison20d ago
An ironic development emerging alongside the “Make America Healthy Again” movement is the portrayal of nicotine as a wellness and performance-enhancing product.
The Conversation (US)by Wayne Unger, Associate Professor of Law, Quinnipiac University20d ago
The president is going after the press again. On Sept. 19, 2026, journalists from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico were denied access to the White House after President Donald Trump revoked their...
The Conversation (US)by Rana Mitter, Professor of U.S.-Asia Relations, Harvard Kennedy School21d ago
When Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping last sat down in May 2026, talk was centered on three Ts: trade, technology and Taiwan. The latest summit, due to begin in the United States on Sept.
The Conversation (US)by Laura Coco, Associate Professor of Audiology, San Diego State University21d ago
The human body is remarkably good at getting used to the environment around it. You’ve probably experienced this if you’ve ever gone to a matinee and emerged from the dark theater into sunshine.
The Conversation (US)by Bethany Tietjen, Research Fellow in Climate Policy, The Fletcher School, Tufts University21d ago
This year’s El Niño has the potential to be one of the strongest in living memory, and the evidence is showing up around the world. The U.S.
The Conversation (US)by Sebastian Fixson, Professor of Innovation & Design, Babson College21d ago
More than six years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, over 1 in 5 of the U.S. workers who can work remotely do so either full time or at least one day per week.
The Conversation (US)by Jason Kostrna, Associate Professor of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Florida International University21d ago
Smartwatches have become an increasingly popular way for people to monitor their health and fitness. About 100 million – nearly 4 in 10 – U.S. adults own a smartwatch.
The Conversation (US)by Morgan Shipley, Foglio Endowed Chair of Spirituality, Michigan State University21d ago
People are turning to artificial intelligence for a seemingly unending variety of reasons. Many ask AI what to cook for dinner or how to develop a workout plan.
The Conversation (US)by D. Alex Quistberg, Associate Research Professor, Urban Health Collaborative, Drexel University21d ago
Philadelphians die in traffic crashes more than people who live in Chicago, Boston, Washington and New York.
The Conversation (US)by Andrew Latham, Professor of Political Science, Macalester College21d ago
“Better dead than red.” Cold War conservatives used to say that, and they meant it: Better to suffer nuclear annihilation, they believed, than endure a “red” victory.
The Conversation (US)by Sandra Slater, Professor of History, College of Charleston21d 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 Paul Kaplan, Professor of Criminal Justice, San Diego State University21d ago
For a television show that was canceled nearly two decades ago, “To Catch a Predator” has been having quite a moment.
The Conversation (US)by Amy Cannon, Associate Professor of Writing, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences23d ago
Annie Dillard is rightly celebrated as a pioneer in creative nonfiction after her death on Sep. 15, 2026, at age 81.
The Conversation (US)by Sunny Linnebur, Professor of Geriatric Pharmacy, University of Colorado Anschutz24d ago
Some Coloradans have a drug problem: old prescription medications clogging their medicine cabinets.
The Conversation (US)by Tarun Gopalakrishnan, Research Fellow in the Climate Policy Lab, The Fletcher School, Tufts University24d ago
As it faces the enormous task of rebuilding from a deadly flood that tore through communities in the Himalayas, Nepal is seeking compensation from the international Fund for Responding to Loss and...
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