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Syrian earthquake devastated an area that was already a disaster zone – and highlights the vital role of local aid groups

  • Written by Kimberly Howe, University of Virginia Humanitarian Collaborative Practitioner Fellow; Assistant Research Professor of International Relations, Tufts University
imageThe earthquake destroyed many houses and buildings in northwestern Syria.Bahar Organization, CC BY-NC-ND

Three weeks after the February 2023 earthquakes struck Turkey and Syria, I stood amid the rubble in Jindires, a devastated Syrian village. An estimated 50,000 people had lost their lives in the two countries by that point, with the number of...

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I went to CPAC to take MAGA supporters' pulse – China and transgender people are among the top 'demons' they say are ruining the country

  • Written by Alexander Hinton, Distinguished Professor of Anthropology; Director, Center for the Study of Genocide and Human Rights, Rutgers University - Newark
imageSupporters listen to former President Donald Trump at the CPAC meeting in Maryland in March 2023. Alex Wong/Getty Images

In early March 2023, I mixed with the Make America Great Again faithful at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference – a popular meeting, often known as CPAC, for conservative activists and political figures.

I...

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What exactly is the internet? A computer scientist explains what it is and how it came to be

  • Written by Fred Martin, Professor of Computer Science, UMass Lowell
imageThe internet is used for a lot more than just surfing the web.Jonathan Kirn/The Image Bank via Getty Imagesimage

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com.

What exactly is the internet? Nora, age 8, Akron, Ohio

The internet is a global...

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Marburg virus outbreaks are increasing in frequency and geographic spread – three virologists explain

  • Written by Adam Hume, Research Assistant Professor of Microbiology, Boston University
imageMarburg virus spreads through close contact with infected body fluids.NIAID/flickr, CC BY-SA

The World Health Organization confirmed an outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus disease in the central African country of Equatorial Guinea on Feb. 13, 2023. To date, there have been 11 deaths suspected to be caused by the virus, with one case confirmed....

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Smell is the crucial sense that holds ant society together, helping the insects recognize, communicate and cooperate with one another

  • Written by Laurence Zwiebel, Professor of Biological Sciences and of Pharmacology, Vanderbilt University
imageAnts from different colonies will fight based on smell alone.Joseph Howell, Vanderbilt University, CC BY-ND

Ants can be found in nearly every location on Earth, with rough estimates suggesting there are over 10 quadrillion individuals – that is a 1 followed by 16 zeroes, or about 1 million ants per person. Ants are among the most biologically...

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Vinyl record sales keep spinning and spinning – with no end in sight

  • Written by Jay L. Zagorsky, Clinical Associate Professor, Boston University
imageThere are far easier ways to consume music than buying records, which takes time, money and effort.Alejandra Villa Loraca/Newsday via Getty Images

Over the past decade, vinyl records have made a major comeback. People purchased US$1.2 billion of records in 2022, a 20% jump from the previous year.

Not only did sales rise, but they also surpassed CD...

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JetBlue merger with Spirit not cleared for takeoff – why Justice Department is suing to scupper deal

  • Written by Joe Mazur, Assistant Professor of Economics, Purdue University
imageStuck on the runway?AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee

The U.S. Department of Justice has intervened to block a proposed deal that would see carrier JetBlue buy budget service Spirit Airlines.

In a lawsuit filed on March 7, 2023, the department warned that allowing the US$3.8 billion deal to go through would “eliminate the unique competition” that...

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Silicon Valley Bank biggest US lender to fail since 2008 financial crisis – a finance expert explains the impact

  • Written by William Chittenden, Associate Professor of Finance, Texas State University
imageSVB encountered a perfect storm of high interest rates and fearful clients. AP Photo/Jeff Chiu

Silicon Valley Bank, which catered to the tech industry for three decades, collapsed on March 10, 2023, after the Santa Clara, California-based lender suffered from an old-fashioned bank run. State regulators seized the bank and made the Federal Deposit...

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Who are Jehovah's Witnesses? A religion scholar explains the history of the often misunderstood group

  • Written by Mathew Schmalz, Professor of Religious Studies, College of the Holy Cross
imageThe entrance at the headquarters of the Jehovah's Witnesses Germany.Britta Pedersen/picture alliance via Getty Images

Six adults were killed March 9, 2023, in Hamburg, Germany, in what police described as a “rampage” after an evening religious service. Several others were wounded during the attack at a Jehovah’s Witness center,...

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Why employment remains red hot even as the Federal Reserve tries to put job market on ice

  • Written by Edouard Wemy, Assistant Professor of Economics, Clark University
imageIs strong hiring fanning the flames of inflation?AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh

The hot U.S. labor market is showing few signs of cooling down, with the latest jobs report showing continued strong gains, particularly in service industries such as retail and hospitality. The robust employment landscape may put pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise rates...

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More Articles ...

  1. 5 tips for women to negotiate a higher salary
  2. Biggest racial gap in prison is among violent offenders – focusing on intervention instead of incarceration could change the numbers
  3. Distant star TOI-700 has two potentially habitable planets orbiting it – making it an excellent candidate in the search for life
  4. Syria's earthquake survivors struggle in a disaster made far worse by civil war, bombed-out hospitals and currency collapse
  5. Robots are performing Hindu rituals -- some devotees fear they'll replace worshippers
  6. Once the Callery pear tree was landscapers' favorite – now states are banning this invasive species and urging homeowners to cut it down
  7. Should you pay for Meta's and Twitter’s verified identity subscriptions? A social media researcher explains how the choice you face affects everyone else
  8. Leading American medical journal continues to omit Black research, reinforcing a legacy of racism in medical knowledge
  9. How the 'Holman rule' allows the House to fast-track proposals to gut government programs without debate or much thought at all
  10. Regulating 'forever chemicals': 3 essential reads on PFAS
  11. Why Meta’s embrace of a ‘flat’ management structure may not lead to the innovation and efficiency Mark Zuckerberg seeks
  12. What parents and educators need to know about teens’ pornography and sexting experiences at school
  13. What is a pogrom? Israeli mob attack has put a century-old word in the spotlight
  14. Eli Lilly is cutting insulin prices and capping copays at $35 – 5 questions answered
  15. El trayecto del trabajo a casa es más que una pérdida de tiempo: los beneficios psicológicos de los desplazamientos que el trabajo a distancia no proporciona
  16. Republicans are trying to build a multiracial right – will it work?
  17. A little bit of narcissism is normal and healthy – here's how to tell when it becomes pathological
  18. Politicians' health problems are important information for voters -- but reporters and candidates often conceal them
  19. 3 ways to prevent school shootings, based on research
  20. Radio interference from satellites is threatening astronomy – a proposed zone for testing new technologies could head off the problem
  21. The retention problem: Women are going into tech but are also being driven out
  22. 5 things to know about Moldova and Transnistria – and why Russia's war in Ukraine is threatening their security, too
  23. Three AI experts on how access to ChatGPT-style tech is about to change our world – podcast
  24. Why the humble city bus is the key to improving US public transit
  25. The brief but shining life of Paul Laurence Dunbar, a poet who gave dignity to the Black experience
  26. Overclassification overkill: The US government is drowning in a sea of secrets
  27. Poland’s hospitality is helping many Ukrainian refugees thrive – 5 takeaways
  28. At a small liberal arts college, Black students learned to become 'bicultural' to succeed and get jobs – but stress followed
  29. Why can't Americans agree on, well, nearly anything? Philosophy has some answers
  30. The cautionary tale of 'Dilbert'
  31. Understanding mass incarceration in the US is the first step to reducing a swollen prison population
  32. I've spent 5 years researching the heroic life of Black musician Graham Jackson, but teaching his story could be illegal under laws in Florida and North Dakota
  33. Sibling aggression and abuse go beyond rivalry – bullying within a family can have lifelong repercussions
  34. Student debt cancellation program in jeopardy as Supreme Court justices hear arguments
  35. Mocking the police got an Ohio man arrested – and the Supreme Court ignored The Onion's plea to define the limits of parody
  36. Which state you live in matters for how well environmental laws protect your health
  37. Why the pronouns used for God matter
  38. 30 years later, Waco siege still resonates – especially among anti-government extremists
  39. Biologists discovered a new species of tiny owl on the forested island of Príncipe, and it's already under threat – Podcast
  40. Can eating poppy seeds affect drug test results? An addiction and pain medicine specialist explains
  41. How Jimmy Carter integrated his evangelical Christian faith into his political work, despite mockery and misunderstanding
  42. 3 big numbers that tell the story of secularization in America
  43. All presidents avoid reporters, but Biden may achieve a record in his press avoidance
  44. Can mass atrocities be prevented? This course attempts to answer the question
  45. Is the Loch Ness monster real?
  46. Disaster survivors need help remaining connected with friends and families – and access to mental health care
  47. What is spillover? Bird flu outbreak underscores need for early detection to prevent the next big pandemic
  48. The looming stalemate in Ukraine one year after the Russian invasion
  49. All wars eventually end – here are 3 situations that will lead Russia and Ukraine to make peace
  50. Why are so many Gen Z-ers drawn to old digital cameras?