By Sarah James, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Gonzaga University
The government, because it takes the lead in implementing official policies, is in a unique position to collect and store sensitive data collected over long periods of time.
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By Joshua Boston, Associate Professor of Political Science, Bowling Green State University
Christopher Krewson, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Brigham Young University
The public typically finds out about the Supreme Court from the news media. And the way reporters have covered the court has recently changed – dramatically.
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By Lisa McKenzie, Associate Professor of Health, Department of Environmental & Occupational Health, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Nicole Deziel, Associate Professor of Epidemiology and Associate Professor of Environment and of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Yale University
Acute lymphocytic leukemia is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in children, although it is rare. It begins in the bone marrow and rapidly progresses.
Long-term survival rates exceed 90%, but many survivors face lifelong health challenges. Those include heart conditions, mental health struggles and a greater chance of developing a second cancer.
Overall
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By Amanda Kay Montoya, Associate Professor of Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles
Replication research can take the temperature on how accurate science in a given field is, but research replication is easier said than done.
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By Adam Eichen, Ph.D. Candidate in Political Science, UMass Amherst
Alexander Theodoridis, Associate Professor of Political Science, UMass Amherst
Sara M. Kirshbaum, Postdoctoral Fellow and Lecturer of Political Science, UMass Amherst
Tatishe Nteta, Provost Professor of Political Science and Director of the UMass Amherst Poll, UMass Amherst
Democrats and Republicans alike have concerns about AI and want to see the rapidly developing technology regulated to protect the public.
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By Liza Barros-Lane, Assistant Professor of Social Work, University of Houston-Downtown
Contrary to popular belief, grief doesn’t unfold in 5 neat stages. Yet, when loss is traumatic, it can take a heavy emotional and physical toll, leaving mourners and their supporters overwhelmed and unsure how to help.
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By Tony McNulty, Lecturer/Teaching Fellow, British Politics and Public Policy, Queen Mary University of London
Political parties with commanding parliamentary majorities are often tempted by the promise of assertive leadership and decisive action. Yet, as the events of the last few weeks reveal, a large majority is no substitute for the subtler arts of political management, party cohesion and narrative discipline.
Missteps like suspending four MPs and sacking three trade envoys are not isolated misjudgements but symptomatic of deeper issues…
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By Jonny Steinberg, Senior lecturer in African Studies, Yale University
In 2023 South African author Jonny Steinberg published a book on former South African president Nelson Mandela and his tumultuous marriage to Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. To mark the 107th anniversary of Mandela’s birth, Steinberg…
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By Prachatai
Anon Nampa has so far been found guilty of 10 counts of royal defamation, one count of sedition, one count of violating the Emergency Decree, and one count of contempt of court.
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By Gemma Ware, Host, The Conversation Weekly Podcast, The Conversation
The majority of the world’s rechargeable batteries are now made using lithium-ion. Most rely on a combination of different rare earth metals such as cobalt or nickel for their electrodes. But around the world, teams of researchers are looking for alternative – and more sustainable – materials to build the batteries of the future.
In this episode of The Conversation Weekly podcast, we speak to four scientists who are testing a variety of potential battery materials about the promises they may offer.
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