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The Weekly News Quiz: Sept. 6
Test your knowledge of national and international news events with The Conversation’s weekly quiz.
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Guilt Over Kids’ Screen Time Is Common − But It Can Have A Silver Lining
The good news is that those feelings, if you listen to them, can help encourage healthier choices for you and your kids.
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What Kitchen Robots Could Mean For Society And Culture
Can food technology really change society? Yes, just consider the seismic impact of the microwave oven.
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The Weekly News Quiz: Aug. 29
Test your knowledge of national and international news events with The Conversation’s weekly quiz.
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The 1970 Kent State Shootings Show The Danger Of Deploying Troops To Crush Protests
The tragedy of Kent State shows how critical it is for authorities to be thoughtful in responding to protests, and extremely cautious in deploying military troops to deal with them.
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Policy, Schmolicy: Election Day Weather And Football Victories Could Decide The Election
Could the weather on Nov. 5 influence the election results? The answer is most certainly yes.
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Wildfire Smoke Is A Health Risk For Pregnant People — Both Physically And Mentally
A new report recommends providing better education for pregnant people on environmental health risks and increasing access to air purifiers.
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Climate Change Is Messing With City Sewers — And The Solutions Are Even Messier
Success doesn’t just mean reducing flooding hazards for city residents and surrounding ecosystems. It’s also required by law.
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The Weekly News Quiz: Aug. 22
Test your knowledge of national and international news events with The Conversation’s weekly quiz.
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Survey: Americans Love Free Speech — Until They Realize Everyone Else Has It, Too
Many people don’t fully appreciate the logic and principles behind free speech.