Writing long reads for The Conversation can be ‘instrumental’ in developing research – Insights story updates
Each story for Insights, The Conversation’s longform investigative series, typically takes months to produce, building…
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Your guide to the southern sky in 2025
In addition to the annual parade of star pictures or constellations passing above our heads…
Owner of Medford construction company sentenced to 18 months for tax crimes, making false statements to federal government
Date of action: Dec. 10, 2024 Type of action: Sentencing Employers: Mauricio…
Why time slows down in altered states of consciousness
We all know that time seems to pass at different speeds in different situations. For…
Environment Agency urges caution ahead of New Year celebrations
The Environment Agency has issued a yellow flood warning with heavy and persistent rain expected…
The surprising ways ‘swimming off’ a hangover can be risky, even if alcohol has left your system
It’s the morning after a big night and you’re feeling the effects of too much…
UNHCR urges greater support for people fleeing post-election violence in Mozambique
The violence comes after the top court in Mozambique confirmed on 23 December that the…
Sanctions in Response to Attempted Iranian and Russian Interference in U.S. General Election
The United States is imposing sanctions today on the Cognitive Design Production Center (CPDC), a…
Humans will soon be able to mine on the Moon. But should we? 4 questions to consider
By the end of this decade, nations and private companies may well be mining the…
South African study suggests that a distinct echo attracted ancient artists back to one site
Physics does not adequately explain reflected sound and echo effects. Take as example the echo-producing…