By Andrew Latham, Professor of Political Science, Macalester College
From 19th century British navy to US destroyers in the Caribbean, diplomacy at seas has been accompanied by military might.
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By George Anastasia, Adjunct Professor of Law and Justice Studies, Rowan University
The bloody mob war that is the focus of the new Netflix series “Mob War: Philadelphia vs. The Mafia,” which premieres Oct. 22, 2025, is full of the murder and mayhem, treachery and deceit that have been the hallmarks of the nation’s Cosa Nostra family conflicts.
What was different in Philadelphia was that the FBI had it all wired for sound.
Electronic surveillance has been a major tool in the government’s highly successful war against the Mafia…
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By Charles Vanthournout, Ph.D. Student in Ancient History, Université de Lorraine
There was a reason Southern businessmen and thinkers were inspired by ancient Egypt: To them, it served as proof that all great civilizations were hierarchal societies sustained by enslaved labor.
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By Michael Watson, Interim Associate Chair and Instructor of Retailing, University of South Carolina
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com.
“Why are ladies’ shoes so pointy? Feet and toes aren’t pointy, most of men’s shoes aren’t pointy, and they hurt my feet.” – Bunny, age 13, Mizpah, New Jersey
While people’s actual feet are rounded on the…
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By Jordan Bretzfelder, Postdoctoral Fellow, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Georgia Institute of Technology
A planetary scientist who has participated in analog missions describes their value for planning space exploration – and learning about extreme environments on Earth.
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By Benjamin Selwyn, Professor of International Relations and International Development, Department of International Relations, University of Sussex
Early in his second presidency, Donald Trump’s imposition of tariffs was met with widespread scepticism. Critics warned of economic decline and a global backlash. Yet the current landscape for the United States paints a more complex picture.
Less than a year into his second term in office, the White House claims that Trump is bringing manufacturing back to…
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By Tahani Mustafa, Lecturer in International Relations, King's College London
The US president appears to recognise that Hamas could, initially at least, play a role in stopping lawlessness in the war-torn enclave.
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By Connor Leslie, Assistant Professor in Criminology, Northumbria University, Newcastle
Even when you use technology to hide a person’s physique, people can still tell how strong they are from their walk.
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By Rachel Woods, Senior Lecturer in Physiology, University of Lincoln
The basic principle of weight loss is straightforward: if you consume fewer calories than you burn, you’ll lose weight. In practice though, this isn’t usually so easy or simple.
Alongside counting calories or eating smaller portions, many people add exercise into the equation when trying to lose weight to help tip the balance. Yet research shows that exercise may only have modest effects on weight loss.
But before you…
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By Anna Hudson, Professor, Art History, York University, Canada
Cree artist Kent Monkman is a contemporary old master most celebrated for his reworking of figurative painting. Now in his 60th year, Monkman’s gut-wrenching recastings of images drawn from the western canon are produced by his atelier, a studio modelled on a longstanding tradition of the artist as chef d'atelier.
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