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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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Leave or stay: Theresa May loses again on Brexit deal - time to give up?
The fact that May has managed to make her time as PM last nearly three years with all of this going on is pretty impressive
 "Leave or stay: Theresa May loses again on Brexit deal - time to give up?")
Explained: Why Julian Assange was in Ecuadorian embassy & what happens now
The exact charges against Assange have not been clear up until now. This was partly why Ecuador and so many of his supporters backed his claims to political asylum
 "Explained: Why Julian Assange was in Ecuadorian embassy & what happens now")
No food is off limits! Intuitive eating is simple with no complicated rules
Mindful eating involves developing an awareness of internal hunger and satiety cues and making conscious food choices
 "No food is off limits! Intuitive eating is simple with no complicated rules")
Study says the ancestral whale was four legged that straddled land and sea
One particular fossilised 'missing link' found in India suggests that the last whale precursors took to the water in times of danger but came onto land to give birth and eat
 "Study says the ancestral whale was four legged that straddled land and sea")
Livestreamed NZ massacre means it's time to shut down Facebook Live
In the 24 hours after the New Zealand massacre, 1.5 million videos and images of the killings were uploaded to Facebook's servers, the company announced
 "Livestreamed NZ massacre means it's time to shut down Facebook Live")
New Zealand gun law: Will the ban on firearms stop future mass shootings?
The government placed a ban on the sale, transfer, possession, manufacture, and importation of all automatic and most semi-automatic rifles and shotguns
 "New Zealand gun law: Will the ban on firearms stop future mass shootings?")
NZ attack underlines need for stronger Facebook, YouTube content moderation
Both platforms have made public statements about their efforts at moderation.
 "NZ attack underlines need for stronger Facebook, YouTube content moderation")
An aviation expert explains how airplane crash investigations work
The accident investigation process is laid out by the standards and recommended practices in an international agreement called Annex 13 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation
 "An aviation expert explains how airplane crash investigations work")
NZ shooting: How social media platforms can stop spread of hateful content
All tools for hate detection have a margin of error. The designers have to decide how many false negatives and false positives they are happy with
 "NZ shooting: How social media platforms can stop spread of hateful content")
Indian monsoon led to global warming 130,000 years ago that ended ice age
The Indian summer monsoon pulled heat and moisture northwards, driving glacial melting in the northern hemisphere and helping tropical wetlands expand their range
 "Indian monsoon led to global warming 130,000 years ago that ended ice age")
Boeing 737 MAX flights grounded globally: How it impacts you
The impact on passengers and air travel could last for months as airlines try to reschedule flights and seek other aircraft to meet demands
 "Boeing 737 MAX flights grounded globally: How it impacts you")
3 days, 3 key votes: How the Brexit unicorn has damaged British democracy
Three experts on the European Union consider the lasting effects of the delay and uncertainty
College scandal shows elite colleges should use a lottery to admit students
An admissions lottery would accomplish two important goals
US college scandal grew out of a system that was ripe for corruption
The college admissions process already favors wealthy families in a variety of ways
 "US college scandal grew out of a system that was ripe for corruption")
British MPs vote against 'no-deal' Brexit: What the vote tells us
Sometimes, it is helpful to acknowledge the importance of the road not taken
Facebook's cryptocurrency Facecoin: Why you should be sceptical
Like many other companies, Facebook is exploring ways to leverage the power of blockchain technology
 "Facebook's cryptocurrency Facecoin: Why you should be sceptical")
With Crew Dragon launch, SpaceX lowers costs and reduces barriers to space
Between 1970 and 2000, cost to launch a kilogram to space was $18,500 per kilogram. For a SpaceX Falcon 9, the rocket used to access the ISS, the cost is just $2,720 per kilogram.
 "With Crew Dragon launch, SpaceX lowers costs and reduces barriers to space")
Why do zebras have stripes? They've proved to be a no fly zone for flies
A study finds that the stripes set up an optical illusion that disrupts the expected pattern of movement the fly experiences as it approaches the zebra
 "Why do zebras have stripes? They've proved to be a no fly zone for flies")
Don't be fooled by fake pics, videos online: Here's how to spot them
Digital images often contain rich metadata that can provide clues as to their provenance and authenticity
 "Don't be fooled by fake pics, videos online: Here's how to spot them")
US-China trade talks: Will the Chinese keep their promises this time?
From the American perspective, a key issue is that in the past the Chinese have made all sorts of promises to address US concerns that they later reneged on
 "US-China trade talks: Will the Chinese keep their promises this time?")