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Wildfires force thousands to evacuate near Los Angeles: Here's how the 2020 Western fire season got so extreme

The 2020 wildfire season has been shattering records across the West.Josh Edelson/AFP via Getty ImagesTwo wildfires erupted on the outskirts of cities near Los Angeles, forcing more than 100,000 peopl...

Mojtaba Sadegh, Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering, Boise State University

Momentum vs underdog status: this time the advantage is with Joe Biden

Polls highly favour Joe Biden to win the US presidential election. These polls are not just abstract information. By telling prospective voters who is the most likely to win, can they influence the re...

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The Importance of Links for SEO

It does not matter whether you just started link building, or you have been doing it for years, it is important to understand through the ever-changing landscape of SEO how it should be done corre...

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Plumbing Problems You Should Never Solve by Yourself

Plumbing issues can often be solved on your own without professional help. There are, however, some plumbing problems that need to be handled by a professional. These issues can lead to bigger on...

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The Conversation and Burroughs Wellcome Fund announce partnership to encourage more diverse expert voices in the media

I’m delighted to announce that The Conversation has received a planning grant from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund to help us launch a new initiative to develop, promote, and sustain diverse expert ...

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¿Harto del COVID-19? Aquí te decimos por qué podrías tener fatiga pandémica
Es tentador tomar un descanso de tantas precauciones.Erin Clark/The Boston Globe via Getty ImagesA medida que la pandemia se prolonga, seguir las pautas de prevención de COVID-19 puede parecer …
Feeling scared about how your kids can enjoy Halloween this year? Have no fear – healthy snacks are here
A monster face made of guacamole and vegetables, left, and owls and spiders made from sesame seeds are great fun for kids and healthy, too.Emily Ventura, CC BY-SAHalloween is extra tricky this year th…
Are 50 Cent, Ice Cube and young Black men the supporters who will enable Trump's return to the White House?…
Neither 50 Cent, left, nor Ice Cube, right, herald a previously undetected Black male movement to reelect President Donald Trump. AP PhotoTo judge by the brief, but furious, flurry of recent news and …
Chile abolishes its dictatorship-era constitution in groundbreaking vote for a more inclusive democracy
Chileans celebrate victory after the referendum, in Santiago, Chile, Oct. 25, 2020.Felipe Vargas Figueroa/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesOne year ago, Chileans took their anger over inequality and injustice…
In rural America, resentment over COVID-19 shutdowns is colliding with rising case numbers
Business restrictions early in the pandemic, when rural towns had few cases, triggered a backlash that haunts them now.Johannes Eisele/AFP/Getty ImagesAs COVID-19 spreads through rural America, new in…
Why mixed messaging can erode trust in institutions
The CDC has put out several conflicting messages of late, giving rise to concerns about trust.Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty ImagesThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently revised i…
Your dog's nose knows no bounds – and neither does its love for you
Dogs have been constant companions to many during the COVID-19 pandemic.NickyLloyd/E+ via Getty ImagesI have discovered one positive amid the pandemic: I love working with two dogs at my feet. As some…
The spooky and dangerous side of black licorice
Black licorice gets its distinctive flavor from licorice root.PicturePartners/Getty ImagesBlack licorice may look and taste like an innocent treat, but this candy has a dark side. On Sept. 23, 2020, i…
Trump's trade war – what was it good for? Not much
When you push an opponent, he tends to push back. AP Photo/Ahn Young-joonThe 2016 election was a referendum on free trade, which many blamed for destroying millions of American manufacturing jobs. In…
Rats help clear minefields in Cambodia – and suspicion of the military
Rats that can sniff out land mines are changing the perception of the military in Cambodia.Darcie DeAngelo, CC BY-NDEditor’s note: Dr. Darcie DeAngelo is a medical anthropologist at the Institu…
Severed families, raided workplaces and a climate of fear: Assessing Trump's immigration crackdown
An undocumented immigrant who has lived in the U.S. for 28 years shows a picture of her grandchild and son, who was deported under Trump's 'zero tolerance' policy in 2017.John Moore/Getty ImagesDonald…
Obstacles to voting: 6 essential reads on the challenges of election 2020
Voting is well underway in many states. Here, an early voting station in Lincoln, R.I., Oct. 13, 2020. Lane Turner/The Boston Globe via Getty ImagesPlots to kidnap governors. White militias patrolling…
Kids are probably more strategic about swapping Halloween candy and other stuff than you might think
Children can use preferences for leverage.PeopleImages/E+ via Getty ImagesThe Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work.The big ideaChildren seem to understand that others will gi…
How Often Veterans Suffer from PTSD: Knowing the Commonality and Qualifying for Benefits
It is very common for people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event to develop Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) later on in their lives. Fear and stress are natural reactions t…
'Could do better': top Australian economists award the budget a cautious pass
Wes Mountain/The Conversation, CC BY-NDAustralia’s leading economists have struggled to grade this month’s budget. Challenged by the Economic Society of Australia and The Conversation to r…
What is originalism? Debunking the myths
The Supreme Court will soon add another originalist to its ranks if Judge Amy Coney Barrett is confirmed.Stefani Reynolds/Getty ImagesOriginalism has featured prominently in each of the last three Sup…
COVID-19 causes some patients' immune systems to attack their own bodies, which may contribute to severe illness
In autoimmune diseases, circulating antibodies destroy an individual's own tissues.JUAN GAERTNER/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty ImagesAcross the world, immunologists who retooled their labs to join the f…
Why You Should Engage a Denver Home Inspection Company
One of the most basic needs of a human is shelter; a necessity that shields us from the harsh effects of the elements. From primitive times till date it is still a necessity because it still pro…
An epidemiologist explains the new CDC guidance on 15 minutes of exposure and what it means for you
A girl wearing a mask walks down a street in the Corona neighborhood of Queens on April 14, 2020 in New York City. Johannes Eisele/AFP via Getty ImagesThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ha…

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Wildfires force thousands to evacuate near Los Angeles: Here's how the 2020 Western fire season got so extreme

SNAP benefits cost a total of $85.6B in the 2020 fiscal year amid heightened US poverty and unemployment

Wildfires force thousands to evacuate near Los Angeles: Here's how the 2020 Western fire season got so extreme

Momentum vs underdog status: this time the advantage is with Joe Biden

The Importance of Links for SEO

Plumbing Problems You Should Never Solve by Yourself

The Conversation and Burroughs Wellcome Fund announce partnership to encourage more diverse expert voices in the media

¿Harto del COVID-19? Aquí te decimos por qué podrías tener fatiga pandémica

Feeling scared about how your kids can enjoy Halloween this year? Have no fear – healthy snacks are here

Are 50 Cent, Ice Cube and young Black men the supporters who will enable Trump's return to the White House?…

Chile abolishes its dictatorship-era constitution in groundbreaking vote for a more inclusive democracy

In rural America, resentment over COVID-19 shutdowns is colliding with rising case numbers

Why mixed messaging can erode trust in institutions

Your dog's nose knows no bounds – and neither does its love for you

The spooky and dangerous side of black licorice

Trump's trade war – what was it good for? Not much

Rats help clear minefields in Cambodia – and suspicion of the military

Severed families, raided workplaces and a climate of fear: Assessing Trump's immigration crackdown

Obstacles to voting: 6 essential reads on the challenges of election 2020

Kids are probably more strategic about swapping Halloween candy and other stuff than you might think

How Often Veterans Suffer from PTSD: Knowing the Commonality and Qualifying for Benefits

'Could do better': top Australian economists award the budget a cautious pass

What is originalism? Debunking the myths

COVID-19 causes some patients' immune systems to attack their own bodies, which may contribute to severe illness

Why You Should Engage a Denver Home Inspection Company

An epidemiologist explains the new CDC guidance on 15 minutes of exposure and what it means for you

Plumbing Problems You Should Never Solve by Yourself

How Often Veterans Suffer from PTSD: Knowing the Commonality and Qualifying for Benefits

Why You Should Engage a Denver Home Inspection Company

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