Category: MIL OSI
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As protesters and politicians call for the closure of asylum hotels, what are the alternatives?
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – UK – By Giorgia Doná, Professor of Forced Migration and Co-director of the Centre for Migration, Refugees and Belonging, University of East London Anti-migration protesters and counterprotesters have clashed in recent weeks outside of hotels housing asylum seekers. While the protests have not reached the violent scale of the…
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Understanding key terms swirling around Alligator Alcatraz and immigration enforcement in the US
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – USA – By Mark Schlakman, Senior Program Director, Center for the Advancement of Human Rights, Florida State University The right terms can help you properly express your feelings about Alligator Alcatraz. Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty Images A July 2025 CBS/YouGov poll asked Americans, “Do you approve or disapprove of…
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Transgender, nonbinary and disabled people more likely to view AI negatively, study shows
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – USA – By Oliver L. Haimson, Assistant Professor of Information, University of Michigan Transgender and nonbinary people report negative attitudes toward AI. alvaro gonzalez/Moment via Getty Images AI seems to be well on its way to becoming pervasive. You hear rumbles of AI being used, somewhere behind the scenes,…
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Gaza isn’t the first time US officials have downplayed atrocities by American-backed regimes – genocide scholars found similar strategies used from East Timor to Guatemala to Yemen
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – USA – By Jeff Bachman, Associate Professor, Department of Peace, Human Rights & Cultural Relations, American University School of International Service Palestinians crowd to get food in Gaza City on July 30, 2025. Abdalhkem Abu Riash/Anadolu via Getty Images Since World War II, the United States has repeatedly supported…
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Vaccines hold tantalizing promise in the fight against dementia
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – USA (3) – By Anand Kumar, Professor and Department Head of Psychiatry, University of Illinois Chicago Researchers are in the earliest phase of piecing together how the shingles vaccine could play a role in lowering the risk of dementia. PM Images/DigitalVision via Getty Images Over the past two centuries,…
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A toxicologist’s guide to poison ivy’s itch and bee stings’ burning pain – 2 examples of nature’s chemical warfare
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – USA (3) – By Christopher P. Holstege, Professor of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics, University of Virginia There’s a lot to explore out there. aldomurillo/E+ via Getty Images Enjoying the outdoors carries the danger of running into nature’s less-friendly side: toxic plants and animals. As toxicologists at the University of…
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‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is attracting huge audiences worldwide – young Philadelphians told us K-pop culture inspires innocence, joy and belonging
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – USA (2) – By A. Stefanie Ruiz, Assistant Professor in Nonprofit Leadership, College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences, Clemson University ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ released June 20, 2025, is Netflix’s most-watched original animated film ever. Netflix “Born with voices that could drive back the darkness,” the character Celine, a…
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Teen drivers face unique challenges during ‘100 deadliest days’ of summer, but safety measures can make a difference
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – USA (2) – By Shannon Roberts, Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering, UMass Amherst Summer is the riskiest time of year for teenage drivers. Martin Novak/Moment via Getty Images The last few weeks of summer, heading into Labor Day weekend, can sometimes mean vacations and driving more miles on the…
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As the Colorado River slowly dries up, states angle for influence over future water rights
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – USA (2) – By Sarah Porter, Director of the Kyl Center for Water Policy, ASU Morrison Institute for Public Policy, Arizona State University Lake Mead, impounded by Hoover Dam, contains far less water than it used to. Kevin Carter/Getty Images The Colorado River is in trouble: Not as much…
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Climate-fuelled El Niño events are devastating butterflies, beetles and other tropical insects
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Nigel Stork, Emeritus Professor in the Centre for Planetary Health and Food Security, Griffith University Insects are arguably the most important animals on the planet. Their variety is unparalleled in nature, and they carry out vital tasks such as pollinating plants and providing food for…