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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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FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar accused of 'sportswashing' but do fans care?
The choice to host men's football FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar has been controversial since day 1 amid the nation's attitude to human rights, and its treatment of migrant workers
 "FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar accused of 'sportswashing' but do fans care?")
Thinking of breaking up with Twitter? Here's the right way to do it
Musk has now begun reinstating high-profile users - including Donald Trump, Alex Jones and Kanye West - who had been removed for repeated violations of community standards
 "Thinking of breaking up with Twitter? Here's the right way to do it")
What long-term stagnation of global economy means for climate change
The global economy has been trapped in a state of relative stagnation in rates of growth, productivity, investment, and profitability since at least the 2008 financial crisis
 "What long-term stagnation of global economy means for climate change")
Here's all you need to know about Rishi Sunak, the new UK Prime Minister
When Rishi Sunak was elected by Conservative MPs as their new leader and hence prime minister of the United Kingdom, the British nation breathed a sigh of relief: thank God it wasn't Boris Johnson
 "Here's all you need to know about Rishi Sunak, the new UK Prime Minister")
US gears up for midterm elections: What are they and what's at stake?
Democrats currently hold the House of Representatives by a margin of just 10 seats out of 435. This is the narrowest House majority since 1955
 "US gears up for midterm elections: What are they and what's at stake?")
3 ways app developers keep kids glued to the screen: What to do about it
These apps certainly offer some fun interactive experiences, not to mention good educational content in many cases
 "3 ways app developers keep kids glued to the screen: What to do about it")
Nord Stream breaches reminder of vulnerabilities in undersea infrastructure
The greatest single release of potent greenhouse gas ever recorded was caused by four breaches of Russia's Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines, located near the territorial seas of Denmark and Sweden
 "Nord Stream breaches reminder of vulnerabilities in undersea infrastructure")
Ukraine-Russia conflict: Experts assess Crimean bridge blast damage
Early on Saturday, local time, a massive blast shook the Crimean Bridge (also known as the Kerch Bridge)
 "Ukraine-Russia conflict: Experts assess Crimean bridge blast damage")
Ukraine makes Putin lurch to far right: Is this beginning of end for him?
Vladimir Putin's bizarre ceremonies formalising Russia's annexation of some 15% of Ukraine once again revealed the yawning chasm between Kremlin triumphalism and reality
 "Ukraine makes Putin lurch to far right: Is this beginning of end for him?")
The real reason to turn on aeroplane mode when you fly is frequency band
Research has shown electronic devices can emit a signal within the same frequency band as the aircraft's communications and navigation systems, creating what is known as electromagnetic interference
 "The real reason to turn on aeroplane mode when you fly is frequency band")
NASA's Artemis 1 mission to Moon to launch today: All you need to know
Artemis 1 is going to be the first flight of the new Space Launch System. This is a "heavy lift" vehicle, as NASA refers to it
 "NASA's Artemis 1 mission to Moon to launch today: All you need to know")
Covid lab leak theory is dead. The virus came from a Wuhan market: Report
Huanan market was the pandemic epicentre An analysis of the geographic locations of the earliest known COVID cases dating to December 2019 revealed a strong clustering around the Huanan market.
 "Covid lab leak theory is dead. The virus came from a Wuhan market: Report")
What do we know about the new Langya virus? Do we need to be worried?
Researchers in China first detected this new virus as part of routine surveillance in people with a fever who had reported recent contact with animals
 "What do we know about the new Langya virus? Do we need to be worried?")
James Webb telescope captures images of universe: How astronomy will change
Unveiled by US president Joe Biden, the stunning image of SMACS 0723, a cluster of thousands of galaxies, was released on July 11
 "James Webb telescope captures images of universe: How astronomy will change")
James Webb Space Telescope can help astronomers in search for alien life
Many astronomers believe there's a good chance that life exists on planets orbiting other stars, and it's possible that's where life will first be found
 "James Webb Space Telescope can help astronomers in search for alien life")
Can China claim the moon as NASA head warned, space scholars explain
In 2019, China became the first country to land a spacecraft on the far side of the Moon. That same year, China and Russia announced joint plans to reach the South Pole of the Moon by 2026
 "Can China claim the moon as NASA head warned, space scholars explain")
Shinzo Abe's assasination: History of political violence in Japan
At first glance, Abe's assassination harks back to the 1920s and 1930s when the assassination of sitting and former prime ministers was a feature of Japanese politics
 "Shinzo Abe's assasination: History of political violence in Japan")
What is Ramsay Hunt syndrome, the condition affecting Justin Bieber?
Justin Bieber has had to cancel future concert dates because of a viral infection that has paralysed one side of his face
 "What is Ramsay Hunt syndrome, the condition affecting Justin Bieber?")
Why herd immunity no longer being sold as the path out of the pandemic
circumstances have changed dramatically over the course of the pandemic, with the original SARS-CoV-2 virus superseded by far more infectious variants.
 "Why herd immunity no longer being sold as the path out of the pandemic")
Could one still be infectious after Covid isolation? What does data say
Data on the Omicron outbreak suggests rapid antigen tests (RATs) may not detect Covid until at least two days after exposure to the virus
 "Could one still be infectious after Covid isolation? What does data say")