Why Iran Ceasefire Was Always Going To Break
Ben Soodavar, King’s College London The Conversation (The Conversation) – Less than a month after a ceasefire was signed between the US and Iran, conflict has returned to the Middle…
Trump‑Xi summit: Cautious Progress On Trade, Ties And Some ‘Win‑Wins’
Yan Bennett for the Conversation President Donald Trump departed China on May 15, 2026, after a two-day summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping that was scrutinized from every angle for…
Photographic Memory Is A Myth – Here’s What Research Really Says About Remembering
Gabrielle Principe, College of Charleston Hollywood loves a superpower. Not all involve capes or cosmic rays. Some are cognitive: characters who can remember everything. In movies and on TV, viewers…
Facial Recognition Data Is A Key To Your Identity – If Stolen, You Can’t Just Change The Locks
When you’re out and about, your face isn’t just visible − it’s captured. John Keeble/Getty Images Jonathan S. Weissman, Rochester Institute of Technology A woman strolls into a grocery store,…
China Surpasses US in Research Spending – The Consequences Extend Far Beyond Scientific Ranking and Clout
In a span of a few years, China has outstripped the U.S. in scientific publications, spending and patents. AP Photo/Andy Wong Caroline Wagner, The Ohio State University China’s rapid rise…
As war in Ukraine enters a 5th year, will the ‘Putin consensus’ among Russians hold?
By Peter Rutland and Elizaveta Gaufman for the Conversation Perceived wisdom has it that the longer a war goes on, the less enthusiastic a public becomes for continuing the conflict.…
Trump’s EPA decides climate change doesn’t endanger public health – the evidence says otherwise
Rising global temperatures are increasing the risk of heat stroke on hot days, among many other human harms. Ronda Churchill/AFP via Getty Images Jonathan Levy, Boston University; Howard Frumkin, University…
The Supreme Court’s decision on birthright citizenship will depend on its interpretation of one phrase
Morgan Marietta Professor of American Civics, University of Tennessee originally published at The Conversation The Supreme Court on Dec. 5, 2025, agreed to review the long-simmering controversy over birthright citizenship.…
Just Follow Orders or Obey the Law? What US Troops Told us About Refusing Illegal Commands
From The Conversation initially published on Aug. 13, 2025, has been updated to include a reference to a video issued by Democratic members of Congress. By: Charli Carpenter Professor of…
Forest Service Warns of Budget Cuts Ahead of a Risky Wildfire Season – What That Means for Safety
By Camille Stevens-Rumann and Jude Bayham / The Conversation A wet winter and spring followed by a hot, dry summer can be a dangerous combination in the Western U.S. The…
Lack of Access to Health Care Is Partly to Blame for Skyrocketing HIV Rates Among Gay Black Men
By Deion Scott Hawkins / The Conversation Over the past 20 years, people living with HIV in the United States have seen a drastic improvement in their overall quality of…
Paying People to Replant Tropical Forests − and Letting Them Harvest the Timber − Can Pay Off for Climate, Justice and Environment
By Jefferson S Hall, Katherine Sinacore, and Michiel van Bruegel / The Conversation Tropical forest landscapes are home to millions of Indigenous peoples and small-scale farmers. Just about every square…
We Analyzed Over 3.5 Million Written Teacher Comments About Students and Found Racial Bias
By Angus Kittelman, David Markowitz, Kent McIntosh, Maria Reina Santiago-Rosario / The Conversation Written teacher comments about students can show implicit racial or ethnic and gender biases in school discipline,…
Delivering Aid During War Is Tricky − Here’s What to Know About What Gaza Relief Operations May Face
By Topher L. McDougal / The Conversation The 2.2 million people who live in Gaza are facing economic isolation and experiencing incessant bombardment. Their supplies of essential resources, including food…
Americans Talk About Peace − Just Not the Same Way People Do in Other Countries
By Amy Lerman, Peter Dixon, Fiorella Vera-Adrianzén, Naomi Levy / The Conversation Americans don’t talk much about peace. But it turns out they care about it a lot – they…