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The Conversation
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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Fire and fury: Trump plays into Kim's hand, copies North Korea's hostility
One of Trump's clear goals was his desire to be seen as a strongman on national, international stage
 "Fire and fury: Trump plays into Kim's hand, copies North Korea's hostility")
Why some are applauding Donald Trump Jr's 'win at all costs' attitude
As noted in a recent USA Today story, in Trump country the Russia disclosure is no big deal
 "Why some are applauding Donald Trump Jr's 'win at all costs' attitude")
Google memo: How engineer's firing leaves awkward debate over free speech
Google memo: How engineer's firing leaves debate over free speech hanging
 "Google memo: How engineer's firing leaves awkward debate over free speech")
Pregnant? Vitamin B3 can prevent birth defects but don't take it yet
Researchers didn't actually give vitamin B3 to any humans
 "Pregnant? Vitamin B3 can prevent birth defects but don't take it yet")
Colonialism was traumatic even for some British officials who ruled India
Colonialism was certainly a far more traumatising experience for colonial subjects
 "Colonialism was traumatic even for some British officials who ruled India")
Hypocrisy on chewing animals: Why aren't we outraged about eating chickens
Hypocrisy on chewing animals: Why aren't we more outraged about eating chicken
 "Hypocrisy on chewing animals: Why aren't we outraged about eating chickens")
North Korea knows it can't afford to go to war
North is too often misunderstood as an unpredictable rogue state led by a dynasty of mad dictators
 "North Korea knows it can't afford to go to war")
Why you really should take your full course of antibiotics
Taking a proper dose of antibiotics can help in rapid reduction in the number of bacteria causing it
 "Why you really should take your full course of antibiotics")
Does the 2040 ban on new petrol and diesel cars mean death of biofuels?
Around 5% of the volume of average British tank of petrol or diesel comes from biofuels at present
 "Does the 2040 ban on new petrol and diesel cars mean death of biofuels?")
North Korea missile test: How Trump's unpredictability changes the game
Trump has been banging this drum on and off since his presidency began - albeit very inconsistently
 "North Korea missile test: How Trump's unpredictability changes the game")
Donald Trump isn't letting Obamacare die; he's trying to kill it
Trump administration has quickly sought to impair the success of the Affordable Care Act
Silicon Valley firms are over-valued; here's why a correction is coming
Businesses have been enormously effective in raising funds from investors
 "Silicon Valley firms are over-valued; here's why a correction is coming")
Sportswomen face sexism but feminism can lead to a level playing field
Elite sportswomen who gain public visibility tend to embody a femininity that appeals to males
 "Sportswomen face sexism but feminism can lead to a level playing field")
From flying warehouses to AI doctors: 5 technologies that may shape future
Technology can use the data and connectivity on the user's behalf
 "From flying warehouses to AI doctors: 5 technologies that may shape future")
Game of Thrones: Will there ever be peace on Westeros?
Violent conflict is seen by many as a rational process involving sequential rounds of fighting
 "Game of Thrones: Will there ever be peace on Westeros?")
Nawaz Sharif ousted in Pakistan: Celebrate, but remember the bigger picture
Celebrations are overshadowed by uncertainty, and Pak is abuzz with questions about what's next?
 "Nawaz Sharif ousted in Pakistan: Celebrate, but remember the bigger picture")
Liu Xiaobo: A voice of conscience who fought oppression for decades
Liu reaffirmed with calm, eloquence what he stood for during Tiananmen Square protests at his trial
From Elizabeth I to couture, the tales behind Game of Thrones' costumes
As with literary analysis, television dramas are an art form open to interpretation
 "From Elizabeth I to couture, the tales behind Game of Thrones' costumes")
EU's antitrust war on Google and Facebook uses abandoned American playbook
Both - as well as their incredible innovations - are the products not of monopoly but of competition
 "EU's antitrust war on Google and Facebook uses abandoned American playbook")
Smart or dumb? The real impact of India's plan to build 100 smart cities
With high-rise housing comes dependence on centralised flows of energy, water supply, waste disposal
 "Smart or dumb? The real impact of India's plan to build 100 smart cities")