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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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Why climate summits fail and 3 urgent ways to make them work better
We urgently need not just to redesign climate policies but also a new method for drafting those polices
 "Why climate summits fail and 3 urgent ways to make them work better")
African languages for AI: The project that's gathering a huge new dataset
The data and models will be useful for captioning local-language media; voice assistants for agriculture and health; call-centre and support in the languages
 "African languages for AI: The project that's gathering a huge new dataset")
Acne: A GP's guide to understanding, managing, and preventing it
Acne isn't a single condition. It appears in many forms, affects people at different ages, and can be triggered by a range of factors
 "Acne: A GP's guide to understanding, managing, and preventing it")
Worried about turning 60? Science says that's when many of us actually peak
A large body of research shows that people's raw intellectual abilities - that is, their capacity to reason, remember and process information quickly, typically starts to decline from the mid-twenties
 "Worried about turning 60? Science says that's when many of us actually peak")
How global climate efforts can survive and thrive under Trump's leadership
Trump's initiatives are likely to mean an additional 7 billion tonnes of emissions will be created compared to a scenario where the US met its Paris commitments
 "How global climate efforts can survive and thrive under Trump's leadership")
Food addiction: Snacks could trigger the brain like drugs, study shows
Multiple studies have also found that suddenly ending a diet that's high in sugar can cause withdrawal, similar to when people quit opioids or nicotine
 "Food addiction: Snacks could trigger the brain like drugs, study shows")
Trump's ratings steady as US government shutdown drags into second week
Trump's net approval on the four issues tracked by Silver are -4.7 on immigration, -15.3 on the economy, -15.6 on trade and -27.4 on inflation
 "Trump's ratings steady as US government shutdown drags into second week")
Do kids really need vitamin supplements? Here's what parents should know
Although many children's supplements claim to support immunity, growth, or overall wellbeing, there is little robust scientific evidence that they improve health outcomes
 "Do kids really need vitamin supplements? Here's what parents should know")
Deportations are surging worldwide; how did this crisis become normalised?
In Australia, the Labour government has similarly established new powers to deport non-citizens to third states
 "Deportations are surging worldwide; how did this crisis become normalised?")
'Misleading claims on paracetamol leave expectant parents anxious, fearful'
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the leading organisation that guides medical decisions on pregnancy and childbirth, has reiterated the safety and efficacy of acetaminophen use
 "'Misleading claims on paracetamol leave expectant parents anxious, fearful'")
Alcohol use linked to liver diseases, even at moderate levels: Study
Even though medical terminology has historically differentiated between alcohol and non-alcohol-related liver diseases, alcohol contributes to the progression of supposedly non-alcoholic liver disease
 "Alcohol use linked to liver diseases, even at moderate levels: Study")
Ex-French President Sarkozy gets 5 years jail in Libyan funding case
As might be expected, the guilty verdict against Nicolas Sarkoz, drew anger from a large part of the political class
 "Ex-French President Sarkozy gets 5 years jail in Libyan funding case")
What is digital ID card, how will it help UK deal with illegal immigration
Similar to the NHS app and various other existing digital cards, the new scheme will create a universal form of identification stored on mobile phones
 "What is digital ID card, how will it help UK deal with illegal immigration")
Chronic poor sleep may nudge brain toward dementia, find researchers
Chronic insomnia appears to accelerate the trajectory towards dementia, not through one pathway but several
 "Chronic poor sleep may nudge brain toward dementia, find researchers")
'Fat but fit': New study finds being underweight deadlier than overweight
Those at the lower end of the "healthy" range also faced higher risks, with BMIs between 18.5 and 19.9 doubling the likelihood of death
 "'Fat but fit': New study finds being underweight deadlier than overweight")
Is it safe to sit on public toilet seats? Here's what you need to know
Public toilets can be a 'microbial soup', especially when many people use them and cleaning isn't frequent as it should be
 "Is it safe to sit on public toilet seats? Here's what you need to know")
Instant ramen: From post-war Japan invention to global culinary staple
The cultural importance of instant ramen in Japan cannot be overstated
 "Instant ramen: From post-war Japan invention to global culinary staple")
6 smart ways to talk to your teen about sex without the awkwardness
A survey confirms the most common barriers to discussing sex with children are children feeling uncomfortable or refusing to engage
 "6 smart ways to talk to your teen about sex without the awkwardness")
Could Apple watch really tell you if you have high blood pressure?
Apple Watch's high blood pressure indicator is based on analysis of changes in blood volume as your heart beats
 "Could Apple watch really tell you if you have high blood pressure?")
Medicinal cannabis sparks concern in Australia over psychosis, poisonings
More than 1,000 unapproved medicinal cannabis products are available in Australia. People often take these for conditions where we have no strong evidence they work
 "Medicinal cannabis sparks concern in Australia over psychosis, poisonings")