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Suffering in Gaza reaches ‘new depths’ – Australia condemns ‘inhumane killing’ of Palestinians
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Amra Lee, PhD candidate in Protection of Civilians, Australian National University Australia has joined 28 international partners in calling for an immediate end to the war in Gaza and a lifting of all restrictions on food and medical supplies. Foreign Minister Penny Wong, along with…
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New study peers beneath the skin of iconic lizards to find ‘chainmail’ bone plates – and lots of them
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Roy Ebel, PhD Candidate in Evolutionary Biology, Museums Victoria Research Institute Radiodensity heatmap of emerald tree monitors. Roy Ebel Monitor lizards, also known in Australia as goannas, are some of the most iconic reptiles on the continent. Their lineage not only survived the mass extinction…
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Could Rupert Murdoch bring down Donald Trump? A court case threatens more than just their relationship
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Andrew Dodd, Professor of Journalism, Director of the Centre for Advancing Journalism, The University of Melbourne If Rupert Murdoch becomes a white knight standing up to a rampantly bullying US president, the world has moved into the upside-down. This is, after all, the media mogul…
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Emil Bove’s appeals court nomination echoes earlier controversies, but with a key difference
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – USA – By Paul M. Collins Jr., Professor of Legal Studies and Political Science, UMass Amherst Emil Bove, Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as a federal appeals judge for the 3rd Circuit, is sworn in during a confirmation hearing in Washington, D.C., on June 25, 2025. Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call,…
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PBS and NPR are generally unbiased, independent of government propaganda and provide key benefits to US democracy
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – USA – By Stephanie A. (Sam) Martin, Frank and Bethine Church Endowed Chair of Public Affairs, Boise State University Congress’ cuts to public broadcasting will diminish the range and volume of the free press and the independent reporting it provides. MicroStockHub-iStock/Getty Images Plus Champions of the almost entirely party-line…
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More than just a bad date: Navigating harms on LGBTQ+ dating apps
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Christopher Dietzel, Postdoctoral fellow, the DIGS Lab, Concordia University It is crucial to think about what you can do promote your safety while using dating apps, and before you click the download button. (Shutterstock) Dating apps like Tinder, Bumble and Grindr have become a ubiquitous part…
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As Canada’s economy faces serious challenges, the Indigenous economy offers solutions
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Mylon Ollila, PhD Candidate in Indigenous Economic Policy, Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT) Canada faces economic headwinds due to geopolitical change, including a trade war with its closest economic partner, the United States. Canada’s policymakers are searching for new, sustainable sources of economic strength. One…
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A popular sweetener could be damaging your brain’s defences, says recent study
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – UK – By Havovi Chichger, Professor, Biomedical Science, Anglia Ruskin University Found in everything from protein bars to energy drinks, erythritol has long been considered a safe alternative to sugar. But new research suggests this widely used sweetener may be quietly undermining one of the body’s most crucial protective…
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AI and other future technologies will be necessary — but not sufficient — for enacting the UN’s Pact for the Future
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Joyeeta Gupta, Professor, Social and Behavioural Sciences, University of Amsterdam In September 2024, members of the United Nations adopted the Pact for the Future at the Summit of the Future, held in New York City. The pact, including its two annexes on the Declaration on Future…
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AI in universities: How large language models are transforming research
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Ali Shiri, Professor of Information Science & Vice Dean, Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies, University of Alberta Generative AI, especially large language models (LLMs), present exciting and unprecedented opportunities and complex challenges for academic research and scholarship. As the different versions of LLMs (such as…