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The Conversation is an independent, non-profit media organisation that publishes news and analysis sourced from the academic and research community. Founded in Australia in 2011, it has expanded globally with editions in various countries. The platform provides insightful articles that aim to inform public debate, offering expert commentary on current events and key issues. Academics and researchers write the content, ensuring that the information is grounded in evidence and research. The Conversation is committed to making knowledge accessible to a broad audience, promoting a deeper understanding of complex topics.
The Conversation is an independent, non-profit media organisation that publishes news and analysis sourced from the academic and research community. Founded in Australia in 2011, it has expanded globally with editions in various countries. The platform provides insightful articles that aim to inform public debate, offering expert commentary on current events and key issues. Academics and researchers write the content, ensuring that the information is grounded in evidence and research. The Conversation is committed to making knowledge accessible to a broad audience, promoting a deeper understanding of complex topics.
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Trump backs unregulated AI to beat China, but it may harm US security
The US president has repeatedly argued that the introduction of robust regulations to slow down progress on AI threatens US national interests by enabling China to seize the advantage
 "Trump backs unregulated AI to beat China, but it may harm US security")
Iran war pushes diesel to record high prices, with no relief on the horizon
The inflation-adjusted price of diesel in late August was about as high as it was in 2022 and has likely risen further
 "Iran war pushes diesel to record high prices, with no relief on the horizon")
How to judge whether an AI answer to your question is trustworthy
AI-generated responses can be factual, interpretive, constructive or strategic, and each requires users to assess accuracy, context, purpose and personal relevance differently
 "How to judge whether an AI answer to your question is trustworthy")
Does my child have Covid-19 or a cold? How to tell the difference
Respiratory infections can share similar symptoms, making them difficult to distinguish
 "Does my child have Covid-19 or a cold? How to tell the difference")
When skilled immigrants are overqualified, employers pay a price too
Nearly one in three immigrants in Canada with a post-secondary education report that they are overqualified for their jobs
 "When skilled immigrants are overqualified, employers pay a price too")
People more likely to ditch cars for e-bikes when they feel safe, confident
A Western Sydney trial found that training, guided rides and social support were crucial in helping participants build confidence and use e-bikes more often for daily travel
 "People more likely to ditch cars for e-bikes when they feel safe, confident")
Using thunderquakes to X-ray Earth: Study shows urban seismology in action
Scientists used ordinary telecom fibre-optic cables to detect seismic waves generated by thunder, opening a new way to study groundwater, sinkholes and underground structures
 "Using thunderquakes to X-ray Earth: Study shows urban seismology in action")
Why the vote on taxing California's billionaires is being watched globally
In New York, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has proposed a 2 per cent income tax increase for those earning over $1 million, and passed a property surcharge tax on second homes
 "Why the vote on taxing California's billionaires is being watched globally")
From sports to protest, the surprisingly political history of hoodie
From medieval hoods and sportswear to hip-hop, street culture and political protest, the hoodie has evolved into a garment shaped by race, power, policing and identity
 "From sports to protest, the surprisingly political history of hoodie")
Worried your toddler isn't getting enough iron? What parents need to know
Iron deficiency is common among young children, but simple dietary changes can help toddlers meet their iron needs and support healthy growth
 "Worried your toddler isn't getting enough iron? What parents need to know")
Birds and crocodiles may share a warm-blooded past, fossil study suggests
New research suggests the ancestors of modern crocodiles were active, warm-blooded land dwellers before their metabolism slowed and they adapted to an ambush-predator lifestyle in water
 "Birds and crocodiles may share a warm-blooded past, fossil study suggests")
Working 9-to-5? Here's how to spend time in nature despite a busy schedule
Getting outdoors doesn't require a weekend getaway. Experts say small daily habits such as eating lunch outside, taking nature breaks and choosing greener routes can improve mental well-being
 "Working 9-to-5? Here's how to spend time in nature despite a busy schedule")
US is issuing billions in tariff refunds, but global trade damage remains
But while a US Supreme Court ruling in February reversed the tariffs, much of the economic and political damage, and perhaps some of the Trump administration's gains, will be hard to undo
 "US is issuing billions in tariff refunds, but global trade damage remains")
Do heart attack patients have more micro and nano plastics in their blood?
A study found smokers were far more likely to have microplastics in the blood supplying their hearts, suggesting smoking and air pollution may help microscopic plastic particles enter the bloodstream
 "Do heart attack patients have more micro and nano plastics in their blood?")
Bird flu is deadly for backyard chickens and cats, warns vet expert
The highly pathogenic H5N1 virus, which can spread among birds, mammals and occasionally humans, has been detected in seabirds in two Australian states, prompting warnings for poultry and pet owners
 "Bird flu is deadly for backyard chickens and cats, warns vet expert")
Starmer has resigned, but what can new PM do differently against Reform UK?
When Starmer led Labour into the election in 2024, he was facing down the party's traditional rivals in the Conservatives
 "Starmer has resigned, but what can new PM do differently against Reform UK?")
Hormuz is reopening, but global shipping won't be normal for months
While oil markets have reacted positively to the Strait of Hormuz reopening, supply chain disruptions and a massive shipping backlog mean global energy markets may take months to fully recover
 "Hormuz is reopening, but global shipping won't be normal for months")
Chatbot teddies for three-year-olds? Why AI toys are risky for kids
These high tech toys are powered by generative AI engines such as ChatGPT and are now widely available online
 "Chatbot teddies for three-year-olds? Why AI toys are risky for kids")
Can you really drain your lymphatic system? Here's what experts say
If your lymphatic system is healthy and you don't have any swelling, you probably don't need "lymphatic drainage"
 "Can you really drain your lymphatic system? Here's what experts say")
AI could use 3% of world's power by 2030, strain water supplies: UN report
As AI models become cheaper and more attractive, the report expects this to encourage new uses and higher volumes of use, eroding and possibly erasing any savings from efficiency advances
 "AI could use 3% of world's power by 2030, strain water supplies: UN report")