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theconversation 23h ago 25°

Information is a battlefield: 4 questions you can ask to judge the reliability of news reports and social posts about the US-Iran war

In the face of little information, or misinformation, about the war in Iran, media literacy can prove a valuable tool to assess what’s happening on the ground.
theconversation 37h ago 24°

How the law of naval warfare applies to the Strait of Hormuz

In the law of naval warfare, the line between belligerents and neutrals is not always an easy one to draw.
theconversation 17h ago 21°

What is Flumist, the new flu vaccine for kids that’s sprayed in their noses?

A fear of needles can stop many children from getting a flu vaccine. But a new nasal spray will be available in 2026. Is your kid eligible?
theconversation 11h ago 21°

What is Nowruz, the Iranian new year?

This year’s Nowruz, or Iranian new year, will be especially emotionally charged, with war raging in Iran.
theconversation 15h ago 21°

Who are Iran’s new leaders? A look at 6 the US placed a bounty on – 2 of whom are already dead

Several people on the list are deeply embedded in Iran’s political, intelligence and security architecture.
theconversation 49h ago 20°

Trump and Netanyahu may have jointly started the war in Iran, but ending it together will be difficult

Reports are circulating of rifts between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu over the war in Iran.
theconversation 22h ago 20°

Why the gender wealth gap is still so stubborn – and what it means for women’s wellbeing

Often, it might just come down to a lack of confidence.
theconversation 8h ago 20°

Early wins for the social media ban, new survey claims. But the full picture is far more complicated

The true impact of restricting young people’s access to social media likely won’t be known for years.
theconversation 21h ago 19°

China is ready to drive leadership of a low-carbon world – by making the international rules

If China sets the international rules for the global green economy it could be in a very strong position. That’s not far off.
theconversation 17h ago 19°

Shifting more healthcare to the private sector calls for a clear government plan – where is it?

If the government wants to pursue more public-private partnerships, it must consider a funding model that guarantees equity of access.
theconversation 34h ago 19°

Soaring gas prices prompt Trump to ease oil tanker rules – how waiving the Jones Act affects what you pay at the pump

Suspending the Jones Act will increase the supply of fuel by allowing foreign-flagged ships to transport oil between US ports, which should eventually educe gas prices.
theconversation 44h ago 19°

The UK’s high electricity prices are here to stay. But could they offer an opportunity?

The next big innovations will centre on energy efficiency.
theconversation 20h ago 19°

How the US copied a cheap Iranian kamikaze drone and used it to bomb Iran

Arun Dawson talks to The Conversation Weekly podcast about the history of Iran’s Shahed drones and how the US cloned them.
theconversation 22h ago 19°

Why you may be paying more than you need to for digital subscriptions

All those small payments add up.
theconversation 22h ago 18°

Will the world fill the climate leadership void left by the US?

Enthusiasm for climate leadership is backsliding beyond the US government, but there are some signs of hope.
theconversation 43h ago 18°

Your toddler is likely to get 12 or more illnesses in their first year at nursery – but they’ll build immunity, too

Having an under five in your household increases your risk as an adult of having diarrhoea and vomiting.
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