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In a world where political polarization and disengagement are denting democracy, does Botswana’s ‘kgotla’ system hold the key?

  • Written by Bernd Reiter, Professor of Political Science, Texas Tech University
imageResidents in Modipane, Botswana, attend a kgotla.Author supplied/Bernd Reiter, CC BY-SA

In late October, more than 80% of Botswana’s electorate went to the polls and voted out the incumbent government. The unexpected result was accepted by all parties, and the outgoing president immediately announced his plans for a smooth transition of power....

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Opioid-free surgery treats pain at every physical and emotional level

  • Written by Heather Margonari, Lead Coordinator for the Opioid Free Pathway, University of Pittsburgh
imageOpioids have been an essential part of anesthesia, but they aren't the only way to manage pain.Hispanolistic/E+ via Getty Images

The opioid crisis remains a significant public health challenge in the United States. In 2022, over 2.5 million American adults had an opioid use disorder, and opioids accounted for nearly 76% of overdose deaths.

Some...

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ case raises questions about the many observers who might have ignored his alleged crimes

  • Written by Zoe D. Peterson, Director of the Sexual Assault Research Initiative at the Kinsey Institute and Professor of Applied Psychology in Education and Research Methodology, Indiana University
imageSean Combs attends an event in Atlanta in August 2023. Paras Griffin/Getty Images

The billionaire hip-hop producer Sean Combs was charged in September 2024 with sex trafficking and a range of other offenses – and continues to be hit with lawsuits from alleged victims.

Perhaps one of the most stunning aspects of the unfolding case is the...

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As Trump touts plans for immigrant roundup, militias are standing back, but standing by

  • Written by Amy Cooter, Director of Research, Academic Development, and Innovation at the Center on Terrorism, Extremism, and Counterterrorism, Middlebury
imageCivilian paramilitaries, like these pictured in 2016, patrol areas of the U.S.-Mexico border searching for immigrants and drug smugglers.John Moore/Getty Images

President-elect Donald Trump has reaffirmed that once he takes office he plans to declare a national emergency and use the military on American streets to accomplish his promises to round...

Read more: As Trump touts plans for immigrant roundup, militias are standing back, but standing by

AI has been a boon for marketing, but the dark side of using algorithms to sell products and brands is little studied

  • Written by Lauren Labrecque, Professor of Marketing, University of Rhode Island
imageAI can tailor marketing to fit you, but at what cost?Yuichiro Chino/Getty Images

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way companies market their products, enabling them to target consumers in personalized and interactive ways that not long ago seemed like the realm of science fiction.

Marketers use AI-powered algorithms to scour vast...

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Meat has a distinct taste, texture and aroma − a biochemist explains how plant-based alternatives mimic the real thing

  • Written by Julie Pollock, Associate Professor of Chemistry, University of Richmond
imageLots of restaurants and food manufacturers offer plant-based meat alternatives.istetiana/Moment via Getty Images

When you bite into a juicy hamburger, slice into the perfect medium-rare steak or gobble down a plateful of chicken nuggets, your senses are most likely responding to the food’s smell, taste, texture and color. For a long time,...

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Is it possible to dig all the way through the Earth to the other side?

  • Written by Andrew Gase, Assistant Professor of Geoscience, Boise State University
imageWorkers at the drilling site for a geothermal energy plant in Neustadt-Glewe, Germany.Jens Büttner/picture alliance 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.

Is it possible to dig all the way through the Earth to...

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How the first Pilgrims and the Puritans differed in their views on religion and respect for Native Americans

  • Written by Michael Carrafiello, Professor of History, Miami University
imageA sketch from 1877 illustrating the landing of the Pilgrims, by artist Albert Bobbett.The Print Collector/Hulton Archives via Getty Images

Every November, numerous articles recount the arrival of 17th-century English Pilgrims and Puritans and their quest for religious freedom. Stories are told about the founding of Massachusetts Bay Colony and the...

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US House passes measure that could punish nonprofits Treasury Department decides are ‘terrorist’

  • Written by Beth Gazley, Professor of Nonprofit Management and Policy, Indiana University
imageU.S. Reps. Tom Emmer, Steve Scalise, Mike Johnson and Richard Hudson, four prominent GOP lawmakers, descend the U.S. Capitol's steps on Nov. 12, 2024.Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that would empower the Treasury Department to eliminate the tax-exempt status of any nonprofit it deems to be supporting...

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Dogecoin is a joke − so what’s behind its rally?

  • Written by Maximilian Brichta, Doctoral Student of Communication, University of Southern California
imageIn the week after the 2024 presidential election, the coin's value jumped 250%.Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Rockets aren’t the only thing Elon Musk is sending into the stratosphere.

After a three-year plummet, Dogecoin is blasting off again, jumping 250% since the election of Donald Trump – part of a broader wave of optimism...

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  4. Denmark’s uprooting of settled residents from ‘ghettos’ forms part of aggressive plan to assimilate nonwhite inhabitants
  5. Americans agree politics is broken − here are 5 ideas for fixing key problems
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  10. Activism on foot: When Indigenous activists walk the land to honor their past and reshape their future
  11. New maps show high-risk zones for whale-ship collisions − vessel speed limits and rerouting can reduce the toll
  12. ICC arrest warrants for Israel’s Netanyahu and Hamas leader doesn’t mean those accused will face trial anytime soon
  13. Why you should get to know Thomas Aquinas, even 800 years after he lived
  14. Crypto is soaring after Trump’s election − but is it a good ethical investment?
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  21. What would it mean if President-elect Trump dismantled the US Department of Education?
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