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Pittsburgh spends millions on juvenile detention – research points to cheaper, more effective alternatives

Allegheny County is pouring millions into a new juvenile detention facility, even as evidence mounts that alternatives to detention are more helpful.
theconversation 17h ago

Some kids stop swimming lessons too early. How well can your child actually swim?

Studies show parents can misjudge how far children can swim and their water safety knowledge.
theconversation 41h ago

Psychedelic drug MDMA could help treat PTSD – but there’s a reason it’s not widely available

Psychedelic drug MDMA may help people manage PTSD symptoms. But it should only be used in certain contexts, according to two trauma experts.
theconversation 17h ago

Fines alone won’t stop big tech behaving badly. Here’s what might work

For some companies, ‘illegal with a fine’ is interpreted as ‘legal for a price’.
theconversation 46h ago

Family planning helps prevent HIV from spreading: why are many Nigerians not using contraception?

Preventing unintended pregnancies among women living with HIV is a critical strategy for the prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission.
theconversation 11h ago

I’m a kidney surgeon. Here’s why I hope I never see you

By the time you have symptoms of kidney disease, any damage is likely permanent. Here’s what we need to do instead.
theconversation 41h ago

NZ imports of unhealthy ultra-processed foods have risen sharply since 1990 – new study

Diets high in ultra-processed foods are linked to many serious diseases, but without recent nutritional surveys there are gaps in understanding the health impacts.

Why Middle East gas field attacks could send energy prices soaring

Israel and Iran have both attacked critical energy infrastructure sites. So what does this mean for energy prices here in Australia, and around the world?
theconversation 22h ago

How birds are spreading plastic pollution

Certain birds ingest more plastic waste, which causes them harm while transporting it to different locations.
theconversation 46h ago

Cacti may help explain a centuries-old mystery of evolution

Deserts seem unforgiving. However, the fragile flowers of cacti are evolving quickly.
theconversation 16h ago

Sweden’s ‘old-growth’ natural forests store 83% more carbon than managed woodlands – new study

Old-growth forests store 78-89% more carbon than managed forests do.
theconversation 18h ago

Why endometriosis should be classified as a whole-body inflammatory disorder

It’s estimated that 10% of women worldwide are affected by endometriosis.
theconversation 44h ago

A concerto played with trash: Barbican offers a masterclass in thought-provoking classical programming

Musicians played an enormous plastic bottle marimba, a wall of tuned glass bottles, discarded flower pots, cooking pans and a washing machine drum.
theconversation 33h ago

Albanese government appoints fuel coordinator as ACCC investigates major suppliers’ conduct in regional Australia

After a national cabinet meeting on Australia’s fuel supply, leaders were quick to reassure there was no current shortage.
theconversation 23h ago

Moral metrics: Are corporate algorithms becoming our new moral authorities?

Scores are ubiquitous today, from data in parenting apps to fitness monitors. For some users, those scores start to shape a sense of right and wrong.
theconversation 24h ago

What would make England’s student loan system fairer?

Should higher education be treated mainly as a private investment for individuals, or as a public good?
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