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Justice October 16, 2022

We talked to 100 people about their experiences in solitary confinement – this is what we learned

by Angela Hattery, University of Delaware and Earl Smith, University of Delaware [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The United States leads the world in its…

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Health Care October 16, 2022

Helping the liver regenerate itself could give patients with end-stage liver disease a treatment option besides waiting for a transplant

by Satdarshan Monga, University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The liver is known for its ability to regenerate. It can completely…

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Quizmaster, The Conversation If you have feedback on our new quiz, or want to suggest a fact from a fascinating story for a future question, please send us an email…

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Health Care October 15, 2022

Not everyone is male or female – the growing controversy over sex designation

by Carl Streed Jr, Boston University and Frances Grimstad, Harvard University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Check out your birth certificate and surely you’ll see…

Climate October 6, 2022

Almost 200 nations are set to tackle climate change at COP27 in Egypt. Is this just a talkfest, or does the meeting actually matter?

by Matt McDonald, The University of Queensland [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In a crucial meeting for tackling the climate crisis, almost 200 countries will…

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Music October 6, 2022

Loretta Lynn was more than a great songwriter – she was a spokeswoman for white rural working-class women

by Stephanie Vander Wel, University at Buffalo [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Loretta Lynn’s death at the age of 90 marks the end of a…

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Climate and Weather October 5, 2022

Recovery from a disaster like Hurricane Ian takes years, and nonprofits play many pivotal roles before and after FEMA aid runs out

by Michelle Annette Meyer, Texas A&M University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Massive storms like Ian and Fiona mark the beginning of a long and…

Health Care October 5, 2022

When should you get the new COVID-19 booster and the flu shot? Now is the right time for both

by Libby Richards, Purdue University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] At this point in the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly everyone has experienced the panic and uncertainty…

Justice October 2, 2022

The Supreme Court is back in session, with new controversial cases that stand to change many Americans’ lives – here’s what to expect

By Morgan Marietta, UMass Lowell [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Following a dramatic year of controversial rulings, the Supreme Court begins hearing new cases on…

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