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Assad’s fall opens window for Syrian refugees to head home − but for many, it won’t be an easy decision

  • Written by Kelsey Norman, Fellow for the Middle East, Baker Institute for Public Policy, Rice University

For more than a decade, Syrians have been the world’s largest refugee population.

More than 6 million Syrians have fled the country since 2011, when an uprising against the regime of Bashar Assad transformed into a 13-year civil war. Most ended up in neighboring countries such as Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and Egypt, while a sizable...

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‘Sorry, I didn’t get that’: AI misunderstands some people’s words more than others

  • Written by Roberto Rey Agudo, Research Assistant Professor of Spanish and Portuguese, Dartmouth College
imageSpeech recognition systems are less accurate for women and Black people, among other demographics.Jacob Wackerhausen/iStock via Getty Images

The idea of a humanlike artificial intelligence assistant that you can speak with has been alive in many people’s imaginations since the release of “Her,” Spike Jonze’s 2013 film about...

Read more: ‘Sorry, I didn’t get that’: AI misunderstands some people’s words more than others

Norovirus, aka the winter vomiting bug, is on the rise – an infectious disease expert explains the best ways to stay safe

  • Written by William Schaffner, Professor of preventive medicine, health policy, infectious diseses, Vanderbilt University
imageNorovirus is accompanied by abdominal pain, diarrhea and explosive vomiting.Alla Bielikova/Moment via Getty Images

The highly contagious norovirus – popularly known as “stomach flu” or the “winter vomiting bug” – is now surging through the U.S.. The number of outbreaks is up significantly over previous years,...

Read more: Norovirus, aka the winter vomiting bug, is on the rise – an infectious disease expert explains the...

Understanding paranormal beliefs and conspiracy theories isn’t just about misinformation – this course unpacks the history

  • Written by Jeb Card, Associate Teaching Professor of Anthropology, Miami University
imageThe 'black mailbox' along Highway 375 near Rachel, Nev., a traditional spot for UFO hunters to meet and search the skies near Area 51.AP Photo/John Locher

Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching.

Title of course:

“Investigating the Paranormal”

What prompted the...

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College course teaches Philly students to appreciate beer − whether they’re tailgating or fine dining

  • Written by Paul O'Neill, Assistant Clinical Professor of Food and Hospitality Management, Drexel University
imageThe Philadelphia region is home to over 90 craft breweries.sutiporn somnam/Moment Collection via Getty Images

Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching.

Title of course:

The Fundamentals of Beer

What prompted the idea for the course?

After 25 years of working in professional...

Read more: College course teaches Philly students to appreciate beer − whether they’re tailgating or fine...

Can Trump just order new names for Denali and the Gulf of Mexico? A geographer explains who decides what goes on the map

  • Written by Innisfree McKinnon, Associate Professor of Geography, University of Wisconsin-Stout
imageKnown as Mount McKinley until 2015, Denali's current name reflects what Native Alaskans call the mountain. Arterra/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

President Donald Trump’s executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska’s Denali, the tallest peak in the country, has resulted in lots of discussion. While for some, such...

Read more: Can Trump just order new names for Denali and the Gulf of Mexico? A geographer explains who...

Trump inherits the Guantánamo prison, complete with 4 ‘forever prisoners’

  • Written by Lisa Hajjar, Professor of Sociology, University of California, Santa Barbara
imageA control tower overlooks the Camp VI detention facility, at Guantánamo Bay Naval Base, Cuba.AP Photo/Alex Brandon

President Joe Biden’s record of handling the U.S. military prison at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, is decidedly mixed. He succeeded in reducing the detainee population he inherited by more than half, but he compounded...

Read more: Trump inherits the Guantánamo prison, complete with 4 ‘forever prisoners’

Red light therapy shows promise for pain relief, inflammation and skin conditions – but other claims might be hyped

  • Written by Praveen Arany, Associate Professor of Oral Biology, University at Buffalo
imageA treatment typically lasts from three to 15 minutes.Rich Legg/E+ via Getty Images

Red light therapy is increasingly viewed as a promising treatment for wrinkles, acne, psoriasis, scars and sun-damaged skin, and as a supportive therapy for some kinds of cancer. But does red light therapy live up to the hype that it’s practically a panacea for...

Read more: Red light therapy shows promise for pain relief, inflammation and skin conditions – but other...

Newly discovered photos of Nazi deportations show Jewish victims as they were last seen alive

  • Written by Wolf Gruner, Professor of History, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
imageDeportation of Jews in Bielefeld, Germany, on Dec. 13, 1941. Courtesy City Archive Bielefeld, CC BY-SA

The Holocaust was the first mass atrocity to be heavily photographed.

The mass production and distribution of cameras in the 1930s and 1940s enabled Nazi officials and ordinary people to widely document Germany’s persecution of Jews and other...

Read more: Newly discovered photos of Nazi deportations show Jewish victims as they were last seen alive

Reproductive health care faces legal and surveillance challenges post-Roe – new research offers guidance

  • Written by Nora McDonald, Assistant Professor of Information Technology, George Mason University
imageProviders play a central role in reproductive health privacy.FG Trade/iStock via Getty Images

Long before Roe v. Wade was overturned, reproductive justice advocates had been sounding the alarm about the increasing number of women subjected to criminal investigation for suspected abortion, stillbirth or miscarriage. These cases were often initiated...

Read more: Reproductive health care faces legal and surveillance challenges post-Roe – new research offers...

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  1. One large Milky Way galaxy or many galaxies? 100 years ago, a young Edwin Hubble settled astronomy’s ‘Great Debate’
  2. US Supreme Court is unabashedly liberal − in its writing style
  3. Seizure of Sally Mann’s photographs in Texas revives old debates about obscenity and freedom of expression
  4. Microgravity in space may cause cancer − but on Earth, mimicking weightlessness could help researchers develop treatments
  5. The technology that runs Congress lags so far behind the modern world that its flag-tracking system just caught up to 2017-era Pizza Hut
  6. President Trump promises to make government efficient − and he’ll run into the same roadblocks as Presidents Taft, Roosevelt, Roosevelt, Truman, Eisenhower, Carter, Reagan, Clinton and Bush, among others
  7. Navigating deepfakes and synthetic media: This course helps students demystify artificial intelligence technologies
  8. As Syria ponders a democratic future: 5 lessons from the Arab Spring
  9. Harvard expands its definition of antisemitism – when does criticism of Israel cross a line?
  10. Health and Human Services secretary influences every aspect of America’s health
  11. Mark Zuckerberg thinks workplaces need to ‘man up’ − here’s why that’s bad for all employees, no matter their gender
  12. 10 years after the Charlie Hebdo attacks in France, conversations about free speech are still too black and white
  13. After the fire: Rain on wildfire burn scars can trigger deadly debris flows – a geologist explains how
  14. LA gets rain, but also risk of flooding and debris flows from wildfire burn scars – a geologist explains the threat
  15. FDA bans Red 3 dye from food and drugs – a scientist explains the artificial color’s health risks and long history
  16. Kremlin promotes ‘traditional values’ – but leaves some battles to the governors
  17. What another Lukashenko ‘victory’ will mean for Europe’s security – and that of Belarus’ citizenry
  18. Meet phosphine, a gas commonly used for industrial fumigation that can damage your lungs, heart and liver
  19. Many more older people are leaving prison and face unmet needs for housing and health care − as well as a tangle of groups trying to help
  20. As Gaza ceasefire takes hold, Israeli forces turn to Jenin – a regular target seen as a center of Palestinian resistance
  21. What is seditious conspiracy, which is among the most serious crimes Trump pardoned?
  22. Ozempic and similar weight loss drugs may lower risk of 42 health conditions, but also pose risks
  23. Warning of ‘oligarchy,’ Biden channels Andrew Jackson
  24. How the oil industry and growing political divides turned climate change into a partisan issue
  25. ‘The geezer game’ – a nearly 50-year-old pickup basketball game – reveals its secrets to longevity
  26. Attitudes toward Christian nationalism don’t just boil down to views on race, religion and history − research suggests ‘moral foundations’ play a critical role
  27. Extreme heat, flooding, wildfires – Colorado’s formerly incarcerated people on the hazards they faced behind bars
  28. What is a migrant? What is ICE? 10 terms to help you understand the debate over immigration
  29. Feeling political distress? Here are coping strategies a psychologist shares with his clients
  30. Philanthropy provides $30B annually for science and health research − funding that tends to stay local
  31. Human use of fire has produced an era of uncontrolled burning: Welcome to the Pyrocene
  32. I’m an economist. Here’s why I’m worried the California insurance crisis could trigger broader financial instability
  33. How nonprofits pitch in before, during and after disasters strike
  34. Agriculture secretary oversees food production, rural life, and nutrition programs that help millions afford healthy diets
  35. Electrolyte beverages can help your body stay balanced − but may worsen symptoms if you’re sick
  36. Luce, a cartoon mascot for Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee, appeals to a younger generation while embracing time-honored traditions
  37. Why is obesity linked to irregular heart rhythms? Researchers found 1 potential mechanism
  38. Learning your political opponents don’t actually hate you can reduce toxic polarization and antidemocratic attitudes
  39. Lessons from ‘stop and frisk’ can help Philly police use drones to improve safety without compromising civil liberties
  40. Trump promises to end birthright citizenship and shut down the border – a legal scholar explains the challenges these actions could face
  41. Trump’s Jan. 6 pardon order ‘flies in the face of the facts’ of violent insurrection, retired federal judge explains
  42. Trump’s executive orders can make change – but are limited and can be undone by the courts
  43. Neighbors and strangers pulled together to help LA fire survivors – 60 years of research shows these unsung heroes are crucial to disaster response
  44. Amid LA fires, neighbors helped each other survive – 60 years of research shows how local heroes are crucial to disaster response
  45. Astronauts on NASA’s Artemis mission to the Moon will need better boots − here’s why
  46. Trump’s idea to use military to deport over 10 million migrants faces legal, constitutional and practical hurdles
  47. Why is the sky blue?
  48. What’s happening on RedNote? A media scholar explains the app TikTok users are fleeing to – and the cultural moment unfolding there
  49. Texas is already policing the Mexican border − and will play an outsize role in any Trump plan to crack down on immigration
  50. Biden helped bring science out of the lab and into the community − emphasizing research focused on solutions