Category: Academic Reportage

Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Rama Shankar Singh, Professor (Emeritus) of Biology, McMaster University In 1871, Charles Darwin introduced his theory of sexual selection by female choice in The Descent of Man. He suggested females of a species would exhibit a preference for beauty and ornamentation when choosing mates, leading to…

Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – USA – By Clive Neal, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences, University of Notre Dame Several missions have already attempted to land on the lunar surface in 2025, with more to come. AP Photo In a bold, strategic move for the U.S., acting NASA Administrator Sean…

Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – USA – By Kimberly Fenn, Professor of Psychology, Michigan State University One way to remember your dreams better: Write them down the moment you wake up. Andriy Onufriyenko/Moment via Getty Images Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an…

Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – USA – By Caterina G. Roman, Professor of Criminal Justice, Temple University Positive role models are a key anti-violence strategy. monkeybusinessimages/iStock via Getty Images Plus Pennsylvania spends roughly US$200,000 a year for each juvenile it incarcerates, according to a 2021 report from the bipartisan Pennsylvania Juvenile Justice Task Force.…

Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – USA – By Benjamin Jensen, Professor of Strategic Studies at the Marine Corps University School of Advanced Warfighting; Scholar-in-Residence, American University School of International Service This U.S. Army command post, seen from a drone, is loaded with modern technology but uses a centuries-old structure. Col. Scott Woodward, U.S. Army…

Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – USA – By Fiddy Davis Jaihind Jothikaran, Associate Professor of Kinesiology, Hope College Recovery and mental resilience support the development of neuroplasticity, which helps athletes like Allyson Felix stay sharp. AP Photo/Charlie Riedel In a world where sports are dominated by youth and speed, some athletes in their late…

Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Catherine Frost, Professor of Political Science, McMaster University Canada and the United Kingdom have said they will recognize Palestinian statehood during the United Nations General Assembly in September, provided certain conditions are met. Canada’s position is premised on seeing political and military reform from the Palestinian…

Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – USA – By Donald Heflin, Executive Director of the Edward R. Murrow Center and Senior Fellow of Diplomatic Practice, The Fletcher School, Tufts University U.S. President Donald Trump (R) and Russian President Vladimir Putin leave at the conclusion of a press conference on Aug. 15, 2025 in Alaska. Andrew…

Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Chelsea Rochman, Assistant Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Toronto Representatives at the recent United Nations conference in Geneva have once again failed to negotiate a binding global treaty to tackle plastic pollution. The Switzerland gathering was the sixth round of talks in less…

Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Katie Mehr, Assistant Professor, Marketing, Business Economics, and Law, University of Alberta Imagine you’re looking to buy a new grill. You want to make sure you purchase a well-built, easy-to-use grill for you and your family. How can you determine which one is best to purchase?…