Category: MIL OSI
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Two of the best stop smoking medications have been available in the UK since 2024 – so why is no one using them?
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – UK – By Jonathan Livingstone-Banks, Lecturer & Senior Researcher in Evidence-Based Healthcare, University of Oxford In 2021, varenicline, the most effective single drug for quitting smoking, was withdrawn from the market in the UK because impurities were found at greater levels than is considered safe. Rapidly, varenicline (then sold…
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Four summer hotspots for germs – and why not washing your hands won’t strengthen your immune system
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – UK – By Manal Mohammed, Senior Lecturer, Medical Microbiology, University of Westminster MR.ALONGKORN YOOCHAROEN/Shutterstock Summer is a time for sun-drenched fun. From relaxed days outdoors to packed festival fields and meals under open skies. But with the joy of the season comes an overlooked downside: a heightened risk of…
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Why dating can be tough for autistic people – and what may make it easier
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – UK – By Rebecca Ellis, Assistant Researcher in Public Health, Swansea University Motortion Films/Shutterstock Modern dating is stressful enough, and that’s even before you throw in premium subscriptions, ghosting and the unwritten rules of flirting. But for autistic people, there are even more variables to consider. Loud venues, ambiguous…
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How Disney classics help me teach real-world economics
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Junaid B. Jahangir, Associate Professor, Economics, MacEwan University Disney celebrated the 75th anniversary of Cinderella in February this year, with the message that she didn’t just believe in dreams, but did something about them by going to the palace to get Prince Charming. The message emphasizes…
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UK to recognise Palestinian statehood unless Israel agrees to ceasefire – here’s what that would mean
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – UK – By Malak Benslama-Dabdoub, Lecturer in law, Royal Holloway University of London The UK will formally recognise the state of Palestine in September unless Israel acts to end the “appalling situation” in Gaza. After an emergency cabinet meeting, Downing Street released a statement saying the UK would recognise…
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AI can be responsibly integrated into classrooms by answering the ‘why’ and ‘when’
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Soroush Sabbaghan, Associate Professor, Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary Scroll through social media and you’ll find numerous videos such as “How to Use AI to write your essay in 5 minutes” or “How to skip the readings with ChatGPT.” The discourse surrounding AI in…
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Ontario’s forest management is falling short on key sustainability test
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Jay R. Malcolm, Professor Emeritus, Forestry, University of Toronto Forest degradation is increasingly recognized as a major global threat. Such degradation refers to the gradual erosion of a forest’s ability to store carbon, support biodiversity and sustain livelihoods, including those of Indigenous Peoples. International frameworks such…
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Unpacking Florida’s immigration trends − demographers take a closer look at the legal and undocumented population
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – USA – By Matt Brooks, Assistant Professor of Sociology, Florida State University Immigration has dominated recent public discourse about Florida, whether it be the opening of Alligator Alcatraz, a migrant detention facility in the middle of the Everglades, or Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declaring an “immigration emergency” for the…
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When socialists win Democratic primaries: Will Zohran Mamdani be haunted by the Upton Sinclair effect?
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – USA – By James N. Gregory, Professor of History, University of Washington Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, right, and Attorney General of New York Letitia James walk in the NYC Pride March on June 29, 2025, in New York. AP Photo/Olga Fedorova It has happened before: an upset victory…
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‘AI veganism’: Some people’s issues with AI parallel vegans’ concerns about diet
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – USA – By David Joyner, Associate Dean and Senior Research Associate, College of Computing, Georgia Institute of Technology Ethical concerns – like the mistreatment of content creators decried by this protester – drive both veganism and resistance to using AI. Mario Tama/Getty Images New technologies usually follow the technology…