Using an AI chatbot to practice new languages can be helpful, but it doesn’t replace speaking with an actual person
The Conversation (US)by Antonio Perez-Nunez, Associate Professor of Spanish, College of Charleston·11d ago
Approximately 30% of U.S. adults who were learning a language in 2025 reported that they were using artificial intelligence as a resource.
As Jewish college students look South, some discover a long but overlooked history
The Conversation (US)by Ashley Walters, Associate Professor of Jewish Studies, College of Charleston·11d 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.
What the Eiffel Tower controversy reveals about a Hindu monastic practice – known as ‘brahmacharya’
The Conversation (US)by Bhakti Mamtora, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies, University of Arizona·11d ago
A visit to the Eiffel Tower by a delegation of monks representing a global Hindu religious denomination on Sept.
The ‘War Games’ problem: Computer science has long understood what it takes to keep AI under control
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 Technology·12d 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.
Starship’s first orbital flight put its heat shield to the test – how it fares could determine if SpaceX’s vision is possible
The Conversation (US)by Sven Bilén, Professor of Engineering Design, Electrical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering, Penn State·12d ago
SpaceX’s Starship, the most powerful launch vehicle ever developed, reached Earth orbit for the first time on Sept. 28, 2026.
Ethiopia is sliding back toward war – a look at what is driving the fighting and why it matters
The Conversation (US)by Alemayehu Fentaw Weldemariam, Ph.D. Fellow, Center for Constitutional Democracy, Indiana University·12d ago
Four years after a fragile ceasefire ended widespread conflict in Ethiopia, the region is again slipping back into full-out war. On Sept.
Chatbots as oracles: How AI is giving new life to the ancient practice of seeking answers from inscrutable sources
The Conversation (US)by Ambuj Tewari, Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Michigan·12d 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.
Oil and gas industry expected surplus – but war brought shortage instead
The Conversation (US)by John Patrick Schoeneman Jr., Assistant Professor of International Political Economics, Oklahoma State University·12d 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.
Arctic infrastructure was built on frozen ground – drones and digital twins can help spot the permafrost thaw coming
The Conversation (US)by Ming Xiao, Professor of Civil Engineering, Penn State·12d 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.
Why Trump’s plan to cut Head Start regulations could undermine services for the country’s poorest families
The Conversation (US)by Bridgette Davis, Assistant Professor, School of Public Policy, UMass Amherst·12d 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...
Are religious charter schools constitutional? After deadlocked SCOTUS decision, another Oklahoma case is trying to find out
The Conversation (US)by Charles J. Russo, Joseph Panzer Chair in Education and Research Professor of Law, University of Dayton·12d 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...
Last year, Floridians over 60 lost nearly $710M to cybercrime – here’s what to do if you or a loved one has been scammed
The Conversation (US)by Angela Ramos, Lecturer in Information and Technology Management, University of Tampa·12d ago
As a cybersecurity educator, I’m used to being the unofficial IT support for my friends, family and neighbors.
‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ winks and blows a blood-soaked kiss at horror films of queer past
The Conversation (US)by Scott Malia, Associate Professor of Theatre, College of the Holy Cross·12d 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.
Cities keep shelling out taxpayer money for sports stadiums, yet the economics almost never makes sense
The Conversation (US)by Aaron D. Wood, Associate Professor of Economics, University of Tampa·12d ago
Americans are crazy about sports. But whether that passion requires taxpayers to subsidize new facilities every time leagues and franchises ask for them needs rigorous scrutiny.
The Mecca alliance meets the Red Sea – Saudi Arabia’s new defense pact faces its first major test
The Conversation (US)by John Calabrese, Assistant Professor of International Relations, American University·12d ago
When Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan agreed to a mutual defense pact in August, it was principally seen as a political commitment.
Originalism: What it is, what it isn’t and why it’s the most democratic option for the Supreme Court
The Conversation (US)by Brian Fitzpatrick, Professor of Law, Vanderbilt University·13d ago
The U.S. Supreme Court returns from summer break Oct. 5, 2026, and begins hearing a new year of cases.
Why fuel prices may go higher still
The Conversation (US)by Greg Pollock, Adjunct Professor, School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University·13d ago
If you think your energy costs are high now, the situation may be about to get a whole lot worse.
Are there toxic chemicals in your grocery store receipt?
The Conversation (US)by Sean McCann, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, University of Illinois Chicago·13d ago
“Would you like your receipt?” It’s a question you’re likely to hear every time you pop into the grocery store or stop for a latte on the way to work.
Generous paternal leave policies improve maternal and newborn health, family finances and workplace equality
The Conversation (US)by Megan Kuykendoll, Instructor of Family Science and Social Work, Miami University·13d ago
When our second child was born, my spouse had several weeks of paternity leave under his parental leave policy at work.
Menopause is a major health milestone, yet health records barely track it - new research
The Conversation (US)by Nanette Santoro, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Colorado Anschutz·13d ago
Anyone with ovaries who lives long enough will experience menopause. While menopause is a natural transition in midlife, it can strongly affect a person’s quality of life and their current and...
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