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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.
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Why did US change its mind on Ukraine firing missiles into Russia? Impact
This has been a source of huge frustration to Ukraine, particularly as it could not use them against bases inside Russia that have launched ceaseless missile and drone assaults on Ukrainian cities
 "Why did US change its mind on Ukraine firing missiles into Russia? Impact")
All you need to know about challenges Trump govt will impose on Brazil
Trump's latest win provoked immediate reactions in Brazilian politics
 "All you need to know about challenges Trump govt will impose on Brazil")
Trump fancies himself a skilled dealmaker, Mideast peace may be beyond him
Trump will have much difficulty balancing his ardent support of Israel and his other ambitions in the region
 "Trump fancies himself a skilled dealmaker, Mideast peace may be beyond him")
Meta gives US military access to its AI, raising ethical concerns for users
The situation highlights the increasing fragility of open source AI software. It also means users of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger, some versions of which use Llama may inadvertently
 "Meta gives US military access to its AI, raising ethical concerns for users")
Here's what Trump's victory means for Ukraine, Middle East, and China
On the war in Ukraine, Trump is likely to try to force Kyiv and Moscow into at least a ceasefire along the current front lines
 "Here's what Trump's victory means for Ukraine, Middle East, and China")
US election: What time do polls close and when will the results be known
There is no set national time for voting to begin on the morning of November 5. Most states will begin voting at 7am in their local time, with others starting as early as 5am or as late as 10am
 "US election: What time do polls close and when will the results be known")
Donald Trump vs Kamala Harris: How each can win race to White House
The final New York Times/Siena poll shows Democratic Vice-President Kamala Harris leading by a very small margin or tied with Republican former President Donald Trump in all the swing states
 "Donald Trump vs Kamala Harris: How each can win race to White House")
Here's what Trump, Harris each need to secure victory in US election
While there is no clear favourite to win, there are several critical factors that will driving voters' decisions on Election Day
 "Here's what Trump, Harris each need to secure victory in US election")
Musk's social media posts have a sudden boost since July, new study reveals
Shortly after Musk endorsed Trump's presidential campaign, there was a statistically anomalous boost in engagement with his X account
 "Musk's social media posts have a sudden boost since July, new study reveals")
Climate may keep changing long after humanity hits net-zero emissions
Global greenhouse gas emissions hit record highs in 2023. At the same time, Earth experienced its hottest year
 "Climate may keep changing long after humanity hits net-zero emissions")
Two major US newspapers refuse to endorse Trump, sparking democracy debate
At stake is whether the United States remains a functioning democracy or descends into a corrupt plutocracy
 "Two major US newspapers refuse to endorse Trump, sparking democracy debate")
Israel, Iran playing dangerous game that will be impossible to contain
Though Tehran has played down the extent of the damage, the Iranian regime has not ruled out a response
 "Israel, Iran playing dangerous game that will be impossible to contain")
Here's how US presidential elections will affect economy, stock market
Both sides have outlined radically different visions of America's economic future, with major implications for the rest of the world
South Africa amends guidelines to allow genetically modified children
Heritable human genome editing has long been hotly contested, in large part because of its societal and eugenic implications
 "South Africa amends guidelines to allow genetically modified children")
Stalking rates high in Australia as 4% women, 2% of men suffer: Survey
Stalking rates have remained stubbornly consistent despite the same ABS survey showing reductions in the rates of intimate partner violence and general violence over the past decade
 "Stalking rates high in Australia as 4% women, 2% of men suffer: Survey")
Immunotherapy was meant to defeat cancer but what happened to great promise
This works because cancers have fooled the body by using its own natural safety switches, or checkpoints
 "Immunotherapy was meant to defeat cancer but what happened to great promise")
4,300 tonnes of space junk and rising: Satellite breakup adds to woes
The Intelsat 33e satellite provided broadband communication from a point some 35,000km above the Indian Ocean, in a geostationary orbit around the equator
 "4,300 tonnes of space junk and rising: Satellite breakup adds to woes")
Microplastic pollution is everywhere even in exhaled breath of dolphins
Tiny plastic pieces have spread all over the planet: on land, in the air and even in clouds
 "Microplastic pollution is everywhere even in exhaled breath of dolphins")
Electric car sales slump as misinformation holds back potential buyers
Factors or combinations of them could help explain the slump like governments axing incentives, concerns about safety and depreciation, and misinformation
 "Electric car sales slump as misinformation holds back potential buyers")
Earth might warm by 2C or 5.5C, narrowing it would just be a distraction
Measuring long-term climate sensitivity is central to future predictions, but we are already seeing the effects of warming across the world with extremes in weather, even at the low end of the range
 "Earth might warm by 2C or 5.5C, narrowing it would just be a distraction")