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The Weekly News Quiz: Aug. 15
Test your knowledge of national and international news events with The Conversation’s weekly quiz.
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Maui Wildfires Smoldered Underground, Threatening Water For Agriculture
Wildfires don’t just burn farmland. They can contaminate the water farmers use to irrigate crops and support livestock.
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AI Energy Use Is Straining The Grid And Slowing Sustainability Efforts
The U.S. is at a critical juncture with the explosive growth of artificial intelligence. It might be time to rethink how the tech industry builds data centers.
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The Weekly News Quiz: Aug. 8
Test your knowledge of national and international news events with The Conversation’s weekly quiz.
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The Weekly News Quiz: Aug. 2
Test your knowledge of national and international news events with The Conversation’s weekly quiz.
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Wildfires Can Create Their Own Weather, Further Spreading The Flames
Satellite data shows fire-produced thunderstorms are much more common than anyone realized just a few years ago.
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The Weekly News Quiz: July 26
Test your knowledge of national and international news events with The Conversation’s weekly quiz.
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Plant-Based Meat Needs Government Support To Scale Up, But A Culture War Stands In The Way
Fears of climate policies eliminating meat from the American diet loom large over the conservative movement.
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Federal Right To Free Education For Immigrant Students Is In The Crosshairs Of Conservatives
Some politicians and policy groups want the Supreme Court to revisit a 1982 decision granting all children access to free public education, regardless of immigration status.
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Presidential Candidates Were Picked By Party Conventions Until 1968 – A Process Revived By Biden’s Withdrawal
The tradition of picking a nominee through primaries and caucuses — and not through what is called the “convention system” — is relatively recent.