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How germy is the public pool? An infectious disease expert weighs in on poop, pee and perspiration – and the deceptive smell of chlorine
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – USA (3) – By Lisa Cuchara, Professor of Biomedical Sciences, Quinnipiac University A 2023 CDC report tracked more than 200 pool-associated outbreaks over a four-year period. But a few basic precautions can ward off these dangers. Maria Korneeva/Moment via Getty Images On hot summer days, few things are more…
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Trump has fired the head of the Library of Congress, but the 225-year-old institution remains a ‘library for all’ – so far
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – USA – By Alex H. Poole, Associate Professor of Information Science, Drexel University The main reading room is seen at the Library of Congress on June 13, 2025, in Washington. Kevin Carter/Getty Images Carla Hayden, the 14th librarian of Congress, who has held the position since 2016, received an…
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How the nature of environmental law is changing in defense of the planet and the climate
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – USA (2) – By Dana Zartner, Professor of International Studies, University of San Francisco A 2017 New Zealand law recognizes inherent rights of the Whanganui River. Jason Pratt, CC BY-SA While the dangerous effects of climate change continue to worsen, legal efforts to address a range of environmental issues…
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2 ways cities can beat the heat: Which is best, urban trees or cool roofs?
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – USA (2) – By Ian Smith, Research Scientist in Earth & Environment, Boston University Trees like these in Boston can help keep neighborhoods cooler on hot days. Yassine Khalfalli/Unsplash, CC BY When summer turns up the heat, cities can start to feel like an oven, as buildings and pavement…
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Caution in the C-suite: How business leaders are navigating Trump 2.0
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – USA (2) – By Erran Carmel, Professor of Business, American University Kogod School of Business In the first months of Donald Trump’s second term as president, his policies – from sweeping tariffs and aggressive immigration enforcement to attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion – have thrown U.S. businesses into…
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I teach college and report on Colorado media — there should be more professors doing the same in other states
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – USA (2) – By Corey Hutchins, Manager, Colorado College Journalism Institute, Colorado College Newsletters that cover a state’s media landscape are few and far between, according to a new report. iStock / Getty Images Plus Over the years, the crisis facing local news has meant the disappearance of reporting…
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Calling university postgrad and undergrad students – apply to showcase your big ideas in Dubai
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – UK – By Matt Warren, Managing Director, Universal Impact, The Conversation Share your thoughts. Shutterstock We believe in the power of research to change the world for the better. But we also understand that research needs to be shared – effectively and accessibly – if it is to have…
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Here’s why 3-person embryos are a breakthrough for science – but not LGBTQ+ families
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Jennifer Power, Principal Research Fellow, Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society, La Trobe University Last week, scientists announced the birth of eight healthy babies in the United Kingdom conceived with DNA from three people. Some headlines have called it “three-person IVF”. The embryo…
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Do countries have a duty to prevent climate harm? The world’s highest court is about to answer this crucial question
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Nathan Cooper, Associate Professor of Law, University of Waikato Getty Images The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will issue a highly anticipated advisory opinion overnight to clarify state obligations related to climate change. It will answer two urgent questions: what are the obligations of states…
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Could the latest ‘interstellar comet’ be an alien probe? Why spotting cosmic visitors is harder than you think
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Sara Webb, Lecturer, Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing, Swinburne University of Technology Comet 3I/ATLAS International Gemini Observatory/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/K. Meech/Jen Miller/Mahdi Zamani, CC BY On July 1, astronomers spotted an unusual high-speed object zooming towards the Sun. Dubbed 3I/ATLAS, the surprising space traveller had one very special…