#  @ConversationUS The Conversation U.S. The Conversation U.S. posts on X about supreme court, donald trump, money, countries the most. They currently have [---------] followers and [----] posts still getting attention that total [------] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [------] [#](/creator/twitter::2733320850/interactions)  - [--] Week [-----] -39% - [--] Month [-------] -77% - [--] Months [---------] +187% - [--] Year [----------] +415% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/twitter::2733320850/posts_active)  - [--] Month [---] -21% - [--] Months [-----] +133% - [--] Year [-----] +50% ### Followers: [---------] [#](/creator/twitter::2733320850/followers)  - [--] Week [------] -0.03% - [--] Month [------] -0.10% - [--] Months [------] -0.54% - [--] Year [------] -1.90% ### CreatorRank: [---------] [#](/creator/twitter::2733320850/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [countries](/list/countries) [finance](/list/finance) [us election](/list/us-election) [celebrities](/list/celebrities) [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) [stocks](/list/stocks) [social networks](/list/social-networks) [musicians](/list/musicians) [ncaa football](/list/ncaa-football) **Social topic influence** [supreme court](/topic/supreme-court), [donald trump](/topic/donald-trump), [money](/topic/money), [countries](/topic/countries), [ai](/topic/ai), [in the](/topic/in-the), [china](/topic/china), [kamala harris](/topic/kamala-harris), [history](/topic/history), [russia](/topic/russia) **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@conversationuk](/creator/undefined) [@usc](/creator/undefined) [@ohiostate](/creator/undefined) [@uscdornsife](/creator/undefined) [@vanderbiltu](/creator/undefined) [@pennstate](/creator/undefined) [@boisestate](/creator/undefined) [@umich](/creator/undefined) [@uf](/creator/undefined) [@cuboulder](/creator/undefined) [@citizenjamaican](/creator/undefined) [@camppenn](/creator/undefined) [@penn](/creator/undefined) [@uconn](/creator/undefined) [@michiganstateu](/creator/undefined) [@ubuffalo](/creator/undefined) [@waynestate](/creator/undefined) [@uva](/creator/undefined) [@cofc](/creator/undefined) [@asu](/creator/undefined) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "New research suggests modern humans lived in Europe [-----] years earlier than previously thought in Neanderthal territories Stone artifacts and a fossil tooth point to Homo sapiens living at Grotte Mandrin [-----] years ago at a time when Neanderthals were still living in Europe" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/new-research-suggests-modern-humans-lived-in-europe-10-000-years-earlier-than-previously-thought-in-neanderthal-territories-176648) 2022-02-27T19:00Z 45.9K followers, 71.8K engagements "Its easy making green: Muppets continue to make a profit [--] years into their run The most sensational inspirational celebrational and Muppetational show was originally rejected by all the big US TV networks" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/its-easy-making-green-muppets-continue-to-make-a-profit-50-years-into-their-run-272855) 2026-01-31T19:58Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements "Feeling unprepared for the AI boom Youre not alone As businesses race to adopt AI you might worry that the experience and expertise youve built up has become a lot less valuable. But you still have more control over your future than you think" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/feeling-unprepared-for-the-ai-boom-youre-not-alone-273192) 2026-01-29T14:32Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements "Politics based on grievance has a long and violent history in America President Trumps politics of resentment recall the US colonial era when grievances fueled rage and violence" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/politics-based-on-grievance-has-a-long-and-violent-history-in-america-257202) 2025-06-19T09:20Z 45.9K followers, [---] engagements "Im a former FBI agent who studies policing and heres how federal agents in Minneapolis are undermining basic law enforcement principles A policing scholar and former FBI special agent lays out the established principles of policing and constitutional law that govern how federal immigration enforcement efforts should be carried out" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/im-a-former-fbi-agent-who-studies-policing-and-heres-how-federal-agents-in-minneapolis-are-undermining-basic-law-enforcement-principles-274573) 2026-01-30T16:09Z 45.9K followers, [---] engagements "How does AI affect how we learn A cognitive psychologist explains why you learn when the work is hard Chatbots can facilitate cognitive offloading or taking shortcuts when learning. But emerging research on AI and cognitive science shows that learning is like a workout" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/how-does-ai-affect-how-we-learn-a-cognitive-psychologist-explains-why-you-learn-when-the-work-is-hard-262863) 2026-02-02T20:43Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements "Irans universities have long been a battleground where protests happen and students fight for the future Iranian universities have long been places of reform and political imagination as well as targets of censorship and repression" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/irans-universities-have-long-been-a-battleground-where-protests-happen-and-students-fight-for-the-future-273742) 2026-01-29T15:58Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements "Russias drone pipeline: How Iran helps Moscow produce an ever-evolving unmanned fleet Ukraine has warned that Russia could soon be pumping out [----] drones a day. Iranian technology has driven that growth" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/russias-drone-pipeline-how-iran-helps-moscow-produce-an-ever-evolving-unmanned-fleet-272016) 2026-01-29T01:42Z 45.9K followers, [----] engagements "Science is best communicated through identity and culture how researchers are ensuring STEM serves their communities Scientists have traditionally focused on educating the public on science or correcting misinformation. But researchers from marginalized communities often have broader goals in science communication" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/science-is-best-communicated-through-identity-and-culture-how-researchers-are-ensuring-stem-serves-their-communities-246475) 2026-01-29T19:00Z 45.9K followers, [---] engagements "How government killings and kidnappings in Argentina drove mothers to resist and revolt and eventually win After the regime disappeared their children Argentinas Madres de la Plaza de Maya relentlessly demanded justice and exposed the atrocities of a dictatorship" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/how-government-killings-and-kidnappings-in-argentina-drove-mothers-to-resist-and-revolt-and-eventually-win-273440) 2026-01-30T10:25Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements "Another Arctic blast is here but how much colder than normal is it really That depends on how you define normal. The baseline has been creeping up as the planet warms" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/that-arctic-blast-can-feel-brutally-cold-but-how-much-colder-than-normal-is-it-really-246657) 2025-01-09T18:45Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements "Project Veritas and the mainstream media: Strange allies in the fight to protect press freedom The mainstream media are holding their collective noses and supporting Project Veritas after its founders home was raided by the FBI. Its a matter of principle and self-preservation" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/project-veritas-and-the-mainstream-media-strange-allies-in-the-fight-to-protect-press-freedom-172112) 2026-01-31T21:19Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements "A second look at the blue-eyes brown-eyes experiment that taught third-graders about racism Jane Elliott wanted her white students to experience what it was like for Black students. But instead of teaching about the root causes of racism she engaged in cruelty and shame" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/a-second-look-at-the-blue-eyes-brown-eyes-experiment-that-taught-third-graders-about-racism-177430) 2025-04-24T06:35Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements "America is falling behind in the global EV race thats going to cost the US auto industry Electric vehicles are a fast-growing share of auto sales in many countries and Chinese automakers are benefiting as the US industry pulls back" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/america-is-falling-behind-in-the-global-ev-race-thats-going-to-cost-the-us-auto-industry-274422) 2026-02-01T03:49Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements "Rescheduling marijuana would be a big tax break for legal cannabis businesses and a quiet form of deregulation Consequences will go far beyond the tax bill that businesses face a tax law professor explains" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/rescheduling-marijuana-would-be-a-big-tax-break-for-legal-cannabis-businesses-and-a-quiet-form-of-deregulation-274022) 2026-01-31T01:35Z 45.9K followers, [----] engagements "Spacecraft equipped with a solar sail could deliver earlier warnings of space weather threats to Earths technologies As more satellites are launched into orbit space agencies are looking at how to predict space weather events that could harm them" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/spacecraft-equipped-with-a-solar-sail-could-deliver-earlier-warnings-of-space-weather-threats-to-earths-technologies-259877) 2025-07-14T15:30Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements "Artificial metacognition: Giving an AI the ability to think about its thinking What if an AI system could recognize when its confused or when to think more carefully Researchers are working to give large language models these metacognitive abilities" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/artificial-metacognition-giving-an-ai-the-ability-to-think-about-its-thinking-270026) 2026-01-26T16:16Z 45.9K followers, 12.3K engagements "Trumps climate policy rollback plan relies on EPA rescinding its [----] endangerment finding but will courts allow it A federal judge dealt one blow to the effort when he found the administration had violated the law in handpicking a panel to question climate science" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/trumps-climate-policy-rollback-plan-relies-on-epa-rescinding-its-2009-endangerment-finding-but-will-courts-allow-it-274194) 2026-02-02T17:46Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements "Afghan migrants stranded in Pakistan after the US suspends refugee resettlement After a failed US intervention exposed Afghan civilians to Taliban threats Washington is retreating from its humanitarian obligations" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/afghan-migrants-stranded-in-pakistan-after-the-us-suspends-refugee-resettlement-273680) 2026-01-30T00:35Z 45.9K followers, [---] engagements "MLK was talking about universal basic income before it was trendy. He believed it could be a cause to unite poor people of all races. And even people with racial biases are more likely to support UBI when theyre struggling financially https://buff.ly/c0Jeamx https://buff.ly/c0Jeamx" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2011574802843042053) 2026-01-14T23:03Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements "The only thing limiting Taylor Swifts popularity is partisan polarization https://theconversation.com/the-only-thing-limiting-taylor-swifts-popularity-is-partisan-polarization-272884utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1769033954 https://theconversation.com/the-only-thing-limiting-taylor-swifts-popularity-is-partisan-polarization-272884utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1769033954" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2014101617683857812) 2026-01-21T22:23Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements "Opinions about #TaylorSwift break sharply along political lines. Democrats tend to view her favorably while Republicans are more likely to have negative feelings the newly published Mirrorball Politics study finds. https://buff.ly/7mlopUw https://buff.ly/7mlopUw" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2014323917691764871) 2026-01-22T13:07Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements "ICE immigration tactics are shocking more Americans as US-Mexico border operations move north https://theconversation.com/ice-immigration-tactics-are-shocking-more-americans-as-us-mexico-border-operations-move-north-273741utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1769219049 https://theconversation.com/ice-immigration-tactics-are-shocking-more-americans-as-us-mexico-border-operations-move-north-273741utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1769219049" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2015029378967646568) 2026-01-24T11:50Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements "The only thing limiting Taylor Swifts popularity is partisan polarization https://theconversation.com/the-only-thing-limiting-taylor-swifts-popularity-is-partisan-polarization-272884utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1769470046 https://theconversation.com/the-only-thing-limiting-taylor-swifts-popularity-is-partisan-polarization-272884utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1769470046" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2015938638714900664) 2026-01-27T00:03Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements "Erratic behavior is having a moment in foreign policy circles. In the White House and elsewhere it is seemingly being viewed as a strategic asset rather than a weakness. A political science professor explains madman theory https://buff.ly/5vfkWle https://buff.ly/5vfkWle" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2016170337654669761) 2026-01-27T15:24Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements "Whales and dolphins off southeastern Brazil face constant threats from ship strikes fishing nets and oil and gas exploration noise. Unfortunately many of the country's marine protected areas are in locations where these species don't even live. https://buff.ly/5hpSK1D https://buff.ly/5hpSK1D" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2016198021202018685) 2026-01-27T17:14Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements "Were #hiring a Senior Editor for our Economy and Business section. The editor will find experts to explain about business news and new economic research and craft interesting jargon-free articles. Learn more: https://theconversation.com/us/jobs https://theconversation.com/us/jobs" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2016205785710395427) 2026-01-27T17:44Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements "Greenland's Inuit population has spent decades fighting for self-determination but their voices have been largely absent from recent discussions between the U.S. Denmark and Europe about who should control the island. https://buff.ly/wzEwsuz https://buff.ly/wzEwsuz" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2016384493813219534) 2026-01-28T05:35Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements "Is the ICE deployment in Minnesota unconstitutional The state says sending [----] federal agents violates its rights under the 10th Amendment. The case enters a brave new world of largely untested legal territory. Quick-read Q&A https://buff.ly/hQsTExY https://buff.ly/hQsTExY" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2016437596809785432) 2026-01-28T09:06Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements "Hostile sexism defined as the belief that men should dominate strongly predicts dislike of Taylor Swift particularly among Republican men" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2016965874976964996) 2026-01-29T20:05Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements "Are there thunderstorms on Mars A planetary scientist explains the red planets dry dusty storms https://theconversation.com/are-there-thunderstorms-on-mars-a-planetary-scientist-explains-the-red-planets-dry-dusty-storms-271364utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1769730147 https://theconversation.com/are-there-thunderstorms-on-mars-a-planetary-scientist-explains-the-red-planets-dry-dusty-storms-271364utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1769730147" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2017025507464827119) 2026-01-30T00:02Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements "Nearly [--] billion people already face severe water scarcity for at least one month each year" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2017062278114283625) 2026-01-30T02:28Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements "Kaveh Madani Director of the Institute for Water Environment and Health at the UN wrote about what water bankruptcy looks like in real life and what can be done to prevent it. https://buff.ly/yokU11g https://buff.ly/yokU11g" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2017062278852456616) 2026-01-30T02:28Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements "The Supreme Court might defend the Feds independence the most boring way possible: by treating Trump v. Cook as an employment dispute. Basic HR rules might beat executive power. https://buff.ly/zGF1FoY https://buff.ly/zGF1FoY" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2017109269074620927) 2026-01-30T05:35Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements "Im a former FBI agent who studies policing and heres how federal agents in Minneapolis are undermining basic law enforcement principles https://buff.ly/BFs4esi https://buff.ly/BFs4esi" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2017320539631587558) 2026-01-30T19:34Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements "US military action in Iran risks igniting a regional and global nuclear cascade https://buff.ly/zcZI05v https://buff.ly/zcZI05v" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2017323934878715956) 2026-01-30T19:48Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements "How the Supreme Court might protect the Feds independence by using employment law in Trump v. Cook https://buff.ly/zGF1FoY https://buff.ly/zGF1FoY" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2017399179287404715) 2026-01-31T00:47Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements "Law enforcement standards should still apply to federal agents in Minneapolis. A former FBI agent argues the tactics used there increase the risk of deadly force undermining long-standing policing and constitutional standards. https://buff.ly/y1aKWuF https://buff.ly/y1aKWuF" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2017585410684199174) 2026-01-31T13:07Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements "EVs now represent more than 10% of new car sales in [--] countries including Vietnam at 38% and Indonesia at 15%. In the U.S. that figure is less than 10%. The gap signals a competitive problem that goes far beyond climate https://buff.ly/myPfyEA https://buff.ly/myPfyEA" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2017647570860830969) 2026-01-31T17:14Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements "Trumps proposal to re-classify marijuana as a less deadly type of pharmaceutical would not legalize it nationwide but it would end a special tax rule that makes legal cannabis businesses pay far higher taxes than other companies. https://buff.ly/1Wi2SSN https://buff.ly/1Wi2SSN" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2017664679917560146) 2026-01-31T18:22Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements "Green Bay Packers fans love that their team doesnt have an owner just dont call it communism Many Americans seem to like seeing communist ideas in action but have a visceral reaction to the word communism. Might it be time to refresh an old ideology with a new set of terms" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/green-bay-packers-fans-love-that-their-team-doesnt-have-an-owner-just-dont-call-it-communism-102531) 2026-02-08T01:30Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements "Test prep is a rite of passage for many Asian-Americans Test prep is a prominent feature in Asian-American communities which helps explain recent gains that Asian-Americans made in the SAT and ACT college entrance exams a higher education scholar argues" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/test-prep-is-a-rite-of-passage-for-many-asian-americans-107244) 2026-02-09T19:26Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements "The Beatles revolutionary use of recording technology in Abbey Road As the album celebrates its 50th anniversary an expert in sound recording details how the band deployed stereo and synthesizers to put a unique artistic stamp on this iconic album" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/the-beatles-revolutionary-use-of-recording-technology-in-abbey-road-124070) 2021-04-09T06:00Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements "What is the American Dream and has it become harder to achieve in recent years Whether the American Dream is centered in economic mobility or personal freedom many citizens believe its achievement has grown more elusive" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/what-is-the-american-dream-and-has-it-become-harder-to-achieve-in-recent-years-271607) 2026-02-06T20:54Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements "Why Jeffersons vision of American Islam matters today As President Trump resumes an annual tradition of celebrating Ramadan it provides a moment to remember that Islam has long been practiced in America" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/why-jeffersons-vision-of-american-islam-matters-today-97915) 2026-02-03T23:30Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements "A thousand years ago the Catholic Church paid little attention to homosexuality Pope Francis has discouraged homosexual men from entering priesthood. Prior to the 12th century even celebrated priests could write about same-sex desires and the church paid little attention" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/a-thousand-years-ago-the-catholic-church-paid-little-attention-to-homosexuality-112830) 2019-04-10T13:08Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements "The IRS already has all your income tax data so why do Americans still have to file their taxes A tax expert explains why the US continues to use such a complex and costly income tax system" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/the-irs-already-has-all-your-income-tax-data-so-why-do-americans-still-have-to-file-their-taxes-175777) 2026-02-05T10:15Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements "Inoculation helps people spot political deepfakes study finds Priming people to watch out for political deepfakes helps them question the AI-generated videos" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/inoculation-helps-people-spot-political-deepfakes-study-finds-273739) 2026-02-04T17:03Z 45.9K followers, [----] engagements "Women have been mapping the world for centuries and now theyre speaking up for the people left out of those maps Women have moved from mapmakers using their bodies to depict maps to being leaders shaping the field of cartography" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/women-have-been-mapping-the-world-for-centuries-and-now-theyre-speaking-up-for-the-people-left-out-of-those-maps-272757) 2026-02-08T18:32Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements "AI-generated text is overwhelming institutions setting off a no-win arms race with AI detectors People are using generative AI to flood courts with filings legislatures with constituent letters and publications with submissions. AI detectors are no silver bullet" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/ai-generated-text-is-overwhelming-institutions-setting-off-a-no-win-arms-race-with-ai-detectors-274720) 2026-02-06T13:00Z 45.9K followers, [---] engagements "Fifteen years after Egypts uprising how faith and politics reshaped a generation The [----] revolution transformed religious life in unexpected ways especially among some young Egyptians" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/fifteen-years-after-egypts-uprising-how-faith-and-politics-reshaped-a-generation-274430) 2026-02-10T18:04Z 45.9K followers, [---] engagements "Fast computers 5G networks and radar that passes through walls are bringing X-ray vision closer to reality The murky blobs visible with todays wall-penetrating radar could soon give way to detailed images of people and things on the other side of a wall and even measure peoples breathing and heart rate" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/fast-computers-5g-networks-and-radar-that-passes-through-walls-are-bringing-x-ray-vision-closer-to-reality-156476) 2026-02-03T23:03Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements "Is the whole universe just a simulation Heres why some people believe were living in a computer simulation of reality like a giant video game in which were all the characters" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/is-the-whole-universe-just-a-simulation-268177) 2026-02-02T14:20Z 45.9K followers, [---] engagements "New Yorks wealthy warn of a tax exodus after Mamdanis win but the data says otherwise Research on millionaire migration reveals that social and professional ties matter far more than marginal tax rates" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/new-yorks-wealthy-warn-of-a-tax-exodus-after-mamdanis-win-but-the-data-says-otherwise-270415) 2026-02-05T14:47Z 45.9K followers, [---] engagements "Has Little Caesars Arena boosted economic activity in Detroit We looked at hotel and short-term rental industry data to find out In [----] Little Caesars Arena will host the Pistons Red Wings and concerts with A$AP Rocky and Cardi B. But building it wasnt necessarily a huge moneymaker" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/has-little-caesars-arena-boosted-economic-activity-in-detroit-we-looked-at-hotel-and-short-term-rental-industry-data-to-find-out-272421) 2026-02-05T14:19Z 45.9K followers, [----] engagements "Bad Bunnys Super Bowl show is part of long play drawn up by NFL to score with Latin America Reggaeton stars comments on ICE have added to a conservative backlash to NFLs choice of entertainment. But his appeal in Latin America is seen as a big plus" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/bad-bunnys-super-bowl-show-is-part-of-long-play-drawn-up-by-nfl-to-score-with-latin-america-271068) 2026-02-03T09:28Z 45.9K followers, [---] engagements "Freddie Mercurys family faith: The ancient religion of Zoroastrianism Born Farrokh Bulsara Mercury came from a Parsi family that practiced Zoroastrianism a religion that influenced Judaism Christianity and Islam" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/freddie-mercurys-family-faith-the-ancient-religion-of-zoroastrianism-105806) 2026-02-09T04:47Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements "AI-generated child pornography is surging a legal scholar explains why the fight against it is complicated and how the law could catch up US law tries to strike a balance between free speech and protecting people from harm. When it comes to child pornography AI makes that task all the more difficult" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/ai-generated-child-pornography-is-surging-a-legal-scholar-explains-why-the-fight-against-it-is-complicated-and-how-the-law-could-catch-up-247980) 2026-02-04T19:42Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements "Whether its Valentines Day notes or emails to loved ones using AI to write leaves people feeling crummy about themselves When you outsource romance theres a hidden emotional cost" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/whether-its-valentines-day-notes-or-emails-to-loved-ones-using-ai-to-write-leaves-people-feeling-crummy-about-themselves-271805) 2026-02-07T12:14Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements "Denmarks generous child care and parental leave policies erase 80% of the motherhood penalty for working moms Two researchers found that Danish government benefits do not fully offset moms lost earnings. But they do help offset lost income for working women with kids" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/denmarks-generous-child-care-and-parental-leave-policies-erase-80-of-the-motherhood-penalty-for-working-moms-273186) 2026-02-02T13:59Z 45.9K followers, [----] engagements "Why its so hard to hold priests accountable for sexual abuse An expert explains how a complex set of canon laws and trials are the major obstacle to holding priests accountable. The power to take action is often vested in the Vatican" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/why-its-so-hard-to-hold-priests-accountable-for-sexual-abuse-101947) 2026-02-08T10:58Z 45.9K followers, [---] engagements "What Olympic athletes see that viewers dont: Machine-made snow makes ski racing faster and riskier and its everywhere US Olympic skiers and scientists explain the sharp differences between natural snow and machine-made snow from the science to the rising risk of crashes" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/what-olympic-athletes-see-that-viewers-dont-machine-made-snow-makes-ski-racing-faster-and-riskier-and-its-everywhere-274806) 2026-02-07T16:25Z 45.9K followers, [---] engagements "From ski jumps and sliding bobsleds to engineering snow here are [--] essential reads on the science of the Winter Olympics Athletes will use physics concepts such as friction and lift to their advantage on the world stage in the [----] Olympic Games" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/from-ski-jumps-and-sliding-bobsleds-to-engineering-snow-here-are-5-essential-reads-on-the-science-of-the-winter-olympics-274805) 2026-02-06T14:15Z 45.9K followers, [---] engagements "Supreme Court delivers a home run for sports bettors and now states need to scramble With leagues lobbying for their share a thriving illegal market that needs to be stifled and bettors chomping at the bit the headaches are just beginning" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/supreme-court-delivers-a-home-run-for-sports-bettors-and-now-states-need-to-scramble-96610) 2026-02-05T16:12Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements "Glyphosate the active ingredient in the weedkiller Roundup is showing up in pregnant women living near farm fields that raises health concerns New research provides evidence for the first time that the primary chemical in Roundup is reaching people in nearby homes and it isnt just from the food they eat" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/glyphosate-the-active-ingredient-in-the-weedkiller-roundup-is-showing-up-in-pregnant-women-living-near-farm-fields-that-raises-health-concerns-213636) 2024-06-27T03:31Z 45.9K followers, [----] engagements "Chivalry is not about opening doors but protecting societys most vulnerable from attack Chivalry is not an elite mens club. Women have always been involved" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/chivalry-is-not-about-opening-doors-but-protecting-societys-most-vulnerable-from-attack-157116) 2026-02-04T11:27Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements "The Supreme Court may soon diminish Black political power undoing generations of gains The Supreme Court appears poised to abolish a key part of the Voting Rights Act. It may draw on a constitutional amendment that empowered African Americans" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/the-supreme-court-may-soon-diminish-black-political-power-undoing-generations-of-gains-274179) 2026-02-03T14:15Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements "US exit from the World Health Organization marks a new era in global health policy heres what the US and world will lose The US will no longer participate in the WHOs global influenza monitoring system a shift experts say will lead to more flu hospitalizations and deaths" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/us-exit-from-the-world-health-organization-marks-a-new-era-in-global-health-policy-heres-what-the-us-and-world-will-lose-274277) 2026-02-03T20:49Z 45.9K followers, [---] engagements "PFAS are turning up in the Great Lakes putting fish and water supplies at risk heres how they get there https://theconversation.com/pfas-are-turning-up-in-the-great-lakes-putting-fish-and-water-supplies-at-risk-heres-how-they-get-there-271489utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1769685245 https://theconversation.com/pfas-are-turning-up-in-the-great-lakes-putting-fish-and-water-supplies-at-risk-heres-how-they-get-there-271489utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1769685245" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2016833799112302947) 2026-01-29T11:20Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements "Trumps America First policies are reshaping the global order. But the decline of U.S. dominance doesnt automatically mean a more dangerous world. A foreign policy scholar explains why theres room for optimism and a more just stable future. https://buff.ly/maNWqbf https://buff.ly/maNWqbf" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2017686322916278574) 2026-01-31T19:48Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements "Over [--] million people drink water from the Great Lakes and contamination by forever chemicals will persist for generations. https://buff.ly/zaL7PbE https://buff.ly/zaL7PbE" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2017710984064803029) 2026-01-31T21:26Z 65K followers, [---] engagements "Ukraine has warned that Russia could soon be pumping out [----] drones a day. Iranian technology has driven that growth. A former CIA official explains how that partnership is reshaping the war in Ukraine. https://buff.ly/mbY7H9P https://buff.ly/mbY7H9P" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2017761567119376385) 2026-02-01T00:47Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements "Children with a parent or family member who is detained or are part of a drawn-out immigration court case are twice as likely to have anxiety as young adults and a variety of other mental health issues. https://buff.ly/C2aQQsE https://buff.ly/C2aQQsE" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2017822216436564212) 2026-02-01T04:48Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements "Trump's threat to acquire Greenland exposed a fundamental weakness in Europe's security strategy: its inability to act in unison when facing U.S. pressure even as an overwhelming majority of Europeans now view him as a force against negative peace. https://buff.ly/fVqpxmh https://buff.ly/fVqpxmh" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2017927913283240376) 2026-02-01T11:48Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements "Over [--] million people drink water from the Great Lakes and contamination by forever chemicals will persist for generations. https://buff.ly/zaL7PbE https://buff.ly/zaL7PbE" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2018196432952361254) 2026-02-02T05:35Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements "Denmarks generous child care and parental leave policies erase 80% of the motherhood penalty for working moms https://theconversation.com/denmarks-generous-child-care-and-parental-leave-policies-erase-80-of-the-motherhood-penalty-for-working-moms-273186utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770043007 https://theconversation.com/denmarks-generous-child-care-and-parental-leave-policies-erase-80-of-the-motherhood-penalty-for-working-moms-273186utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770043007" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2018339135916790185) 2026-02-02T15:02Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements "The Trump administration is trying to rescind a [----] EPA finding that greenhouse gas emissions threaten public health. But a federal judge already found the administration violated federal law in handpicking researchers to support its case. https://buff.ly/eYhz7xc https://buff.ly/eYhz7xc" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2018511760064414171) 2026-02-03T02:28Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements "A Clemson physicist teaches her students that figure skaters pulling their arms inward spin faster and ski jumpers' tight suits control drags. Students learn to see athletic performances as real-world applications of classroom lessons. https://buff.ly/D4t9TIk https://buff.ly/D4t9TIk" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2018558820822245525) 2026-02-03T05:35Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements "Bad Bunnys Super Bowl show is part of long play drawn up by NFL to score with Latin America https://theconversation.com/bad-bunnys-super-bowl-show-is-part-of-long-play-drawn-up-by-nfl-to-score-with-latin-america-271068utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770076947 https://theconversation.com/bad-bunnys-super-bowl-show-is-part-of-long-play-drawn-up-by-nfl-to-score-with-latin-america-271068utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770076947" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2018617563266121836) 2026-02-03T09:28Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements "Bad Bunnys Super Bowl show is part of long play drawn up by NFL to score with Latin America https://buff.ly/rEVh54e https://buff.ly/rEVh54e" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2018751844630036905) 2026-02-03T18:22Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements "The Supreme Court is considering a case challenging Section [--] of the Voting Rights Act and its expected to overturn it a change that legal historians say would make it easier to dilute Black voting power and roll back decades of political gains. https://buff.ly/3c7alLp https://buff.ly/3c7alLp" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2018949647620862127) 2026-02-04T07:28Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements "The clash between federal immigration agents and local officials in Minneapolis shows how federalism works in practice not by stopping federal power but by forcing it to face resistance scrutiny and accountability. https://buff.ly/CsbghyQ https://buff.ly/CsbghyQ" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2019114232684376267) 2026-02-04T18:22Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements "Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show comes as the NFL seeks to expand in Mexico Brazil and other Latin American markets. #SuperBowlLX https://buff.ly/rEVh54e https://buff.ly/rEVh54e" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2019184948280758431) 2026-02-04T23:03Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements "South Carolina's '82 voting map concentrated almost all Black voters in the 7th district making it impossible for a Black candidate to get elected. This racial gerrymandering went on for decades; SCOTUS now expected to overturn the rule that ended it https://buff.ly/3c7alLp https://buff.ly/3c7alLp" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2019211125347266695) 2026-02-05T00:47Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements "Nature rarely builds solid. Bird bones seashells and honeycombs use clever porous designs to stay strong without the extra weight. Now #3Dprinting is letting engineers copy those natural blueprints printing air into products that are lighter safer and more efficient" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2019258015648522443) 2026-02-05T03:53Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements "Fact-checks cant stop political deepfakes from circulating but teaching about deepfakes before people see them shows promise in helping viewers spot the fakes when they show up. https://buff.ly/r7irE1Y https://buff.ly/r7irE1Y" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2019283596628869471) 2026-02-05T05:35Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements "Congress increased ICE's funding from $8 billion in [----] to $28 billion in [----] making it the nation's most highly funded law enforcement agency. Yet the Senate has held just one public hearing on ICE since then. https://buff.ly/tWbGRue https://buff.ly/tWbGRue" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2019336697536745890) 2026-02-05T09:06Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements "Finlands poetic masterpiece the Kalevala has roots in two countries. First published in [----] the epic spans nearly [-----] lines. Now nearly [---] years later those luckless lands of the North have become an increasingly tense border zone. https://buff.ly/tmOqvcC https://buff.ly/tmOqvcC" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2019459507621863722) 2026-02-05T17:14Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements "The world produces [----] billion gallons of contaminated brine water daily. Most gets dumped in the ocean or stored in evaporation ponds. A chemical engineer explains how reclaiming that water could be a game-changer for drought-stricken regions. https://buff.ly/QvUe53L https://buff.ly/QvUe53L" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2019476619639857362) 2026-02-05T18:22Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements "The U.S. is facing its largest #measles outbreak since [----]. South Carolina alone has reported [---] cases with rare and dangerous complications emerging in children. We pulled together [--] of our most helpful articles (thread) #health #news" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2019961311921115476) 2026-02-07T02:28Z 65K followers, [---] engagements "Game theory shows vaccine hesitancy isnt just about ignorance or morality but misaligned individual vs. collective incentives where people who worry about vaccine safety can generally rely on herd immunity to protect their children. Until they cant. https://buff.ly/XGSJRx7 https://buff.ly/XGSJRx7" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2019961315461067206) 2026-02-07T02:28Z 65K followers, [---] engagements "Countries across Europe and the Americas that had eliminated #measles have now seen it return according to WHO which keeps official records. Ultimately its a symptom of something deeper: declining trust in science and public health. https://buff.ly/4GXVitW https://buff.ly/4GXVitW" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2019961316560052526) 2026-02-07T02:28Z 65K followers, [---] engagements "Luge skeleton and bobsled athletes dont fly they hurtle down ice at [--] mph. Gravity provides the thrust while body position and tiny movements control steering and drag. One small mistake can mean a crash. https://buff.ly/RQDqs1L https://buff.ly/RQDqs1L" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2019996545412743467) 2026-02-07T04:48Z 65K followers, [---] engagements "Math of #hockey: Research shows chance plays a bigger role in hockey outcomes than in sports like football or basketball thanks to deflections bounces and split-second timing. https://buff.ly/dX7D4B6 https://buff.ly/dX7D4B6" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2019996546389999754) 2026-02-07T04:48Z 65K followers, [--] engagements "Order matters in the #Olympics. Athletes who compete first last or right after a standout performance may be judged differently. Psychological biases are part of why some sports explore computer-assisted judging. https://theconversation.com/our-psychological-biases-mean-order-matters-when-we-judge-items-in-sequence-70942 https://theconversation.com/our-psychological-biases-mean-order-matters-when-we-judge-items-in-sequence-70942" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2019996548419965308) 2026-02-07T04:48Z 65K followers, [---] engagements "How to stay warm while skiing and snowboarding and skating: a look at the materials science of how cold weather sporting gear handles athletes working up a sweat while extremely cold. https://theconversation.com/winter-olympians-often-compete-in-freezing-temperatures-physiology-and-advances-in-materials-science-help-keep-them-warm-275070 https://theconversation.com/winter-olympians-often-compete-in-freezing-temperatures-physiology-and-advances-in-materials-science-help-keep-them-warm-275070" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2019996549372146109) 2026-02-07T04:48Z 65K followers, [---] engagements "Serious leisure pursuits like mastering yoga or building D&D characters over years have can help counter Americans shrinking social networks a recreational therapy professor says. https://buff.ly/uQfve8Y https://buff.ly/uQfve8Y" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2020008372263629011) 2026-02-07T05:35Z 65K followers, [---] engagements "After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade Republican-led states have pursued a two-pronged strategy to restrict abortion access: defunding abortion providers like Planned Parenthood and attacking the safety of mifepristone. https://buff.ly/TI186iM https://buff.ly/TI186iM" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2020036809703477400) 2026-02-07T07:28Z 65K followers, [---] engagements "The #WinterOlympics start today and warming winters are making the Games harder to hold. Less natural snow means heavier reliance on snowmaking and ultimately it all means limits to how long the Winter Olympics can keep going as we know them. #climatesky http://buff.ly/VBSUAZz http://buff.ly/VBSUAZz" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2020399196726067452) 2026-02-08T07:28Z 65K followers, [---] engagements "From ski jumps and sliding bobsleds to engineering snow here are [--] essential reads on the science of the Winter Olympics https://theconversation.com/from-ski-jumps-and-sliding-bobsleds-to-engineering-snow-here-are-5-essential-reads-on-the-science-of-the-winter-olympics-274805utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770549168 https://theconversation.com/from-ski-jumps-and-sliding-bobsleds-to-engineering-snow-here-are-5-essential-reads-on-the-science-of-the-winter-olympics-274805utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770549168" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2020459903274369434) 2026-02-08T11:29Z 65K followers, [---] engagements "As Jeff Bezos dismantles The Washington Post [--] regional papers chart a course for survival Other billionaires who own newspapers are doing a better job a journalism professor explains" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/as-jeff-bezos-dismantles-the-washington-post-5-regional-papers-chart-a-course-for-survival-275289) 2026-02-10T14:11Z 45.9K followers, [---] engagements "Journalism may be too slow to remain credible once events are filtered through social media Responsible journalists verify and fact-check information. That can create a lag leading the audience to believe theyre not just slow but wrong" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/journalism-may-be-too-slow-to-remain-credible-once-events-are-filtered-through-social-media-273748) 2026-02-10T13:35Z 45.9K followers, [----] engagements "Pneumonia vaccines for adults are now recommended starting at age [--] a geriatrician explains the change The change was spurred by a new vaccine specifically designed to protect against bacterial strains that infect adults and the growing recognition that pneumonia rates in adults over [--] are high" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/pneumonia-vaccines-for-adults-are-now-recommended-starting-at-age-50-a-geriatrician-explains-the-change-262009) 2025-09-21T17:49Z 45.9K followers, [----] engagements "What Francos fascist regime in Spain can teach us about todays America Comparisons of Trump to Hitler have become common. But some of Trumps policies may more closely resemble those of Francisco Franco of Spain says a Spanish scholar" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/what-francos-fascist-regime-in-spain-can-teach-us-about-todays-america-274248) 2026-02-11T19:59Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements "How a 22-year-old George Washington learned how to lead from a series of mistakes in the Pennsylvania wilderness Washingtons fundamental character as a military leader was forged in the Ohio River Valley where he also inadvertently helped ignite the French and Indian War" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/how-a-22-year-old-george-washington-learned-how-to-lead-from-a-series-of-mistakes-in-the-pennsylvania-wilderness-274466) 2026-02-10T21:58Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements "Trump administration losing credibility with judges and grand juries a former federal judge explains why this is remarkable and unprecedented Grand juries historically rubber stamps for prosecutors attempts to indict are rejecting the Trump administrations moves to indict the presidents perceived enemies. Thats unprecedented" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/trump-administration-losing-credibility-with-judges-and-grand-juries-a-former-federal-judge-explains-why-this-is-remarkable-and-unprecedented-275741) 2026-02-12T14:14Z 45.9K followers, [---] engagements "The rise of Merzoni: How an alliance between Germanys and Italys leaders is reshaping Europe The center of gravity in Europe is increasingly aligning along a Rome-Berlin axis" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/the-rise-of-merzoni-how-an-alliance-between-germanys-and-italys-leaders-is-reshaping-europe-275387) 2026-02-11T21:48Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements "Ending tax refunds by check will speed payments but risks sidelining people who dont have bank accounts For Americans in so-called banking deserts ending paper tax refund checks could be a costly move" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/ending-tax-refunds-by-check-will-speed-payments-but-risks-sidelining-people-who-dont-have-bank-accounts-266562) 2026-02-12T11:27Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements "Green or not US energy future depends on Native nations Native American lands contain 30% of the nations coal 50% of its uranium and 20% of its natural gas as well as copper lithium and rare earth elements" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/green-or-not-us-energy-future-depends-on-native-nations-254756) 2026-02-12T19:00Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements "US experiencing largest measles outbreak since [----] [--] essential reads on the risks what to do and whats coming next Public health scholars worry that the resurgence of measles may signal a coming wave of other vaccine-preventable diseases" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/us-experiencing-largest-measles-outbreak-since-2000-5-essential-reads-on-the-risks-what-to-do-and-whats-coming-next-275164) 2026-02-06T16:10Z 45.9K followers, [----] engagements "Poor men south of Richmond Why much of the rural South is in economic crisis After a 20th-century manufacturing boom the region has been in a decadeslong decline. Rural factory towns can blame technology and globalization for their woes" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/poor-men-south-of-richmond-why-much-of-the-rural-south-is-in-economic-crisis-213820) 2026-02-12T20:15Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements "Chocolates secret ingredient is the fermenting microbes that make it taste so good Sauerkraut sourdough beerand chocolate Theyre all fermented foods that rely on microbes of various types to transform the flavor of their raw ingredients into something totally different" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/chocolates-secret-ingredient-is-the-fermenting-microbes-that-make-it-taste-so-good-155552) 2026-02-13T12:36Z 65K followers, [--] engagements "Matching Vietnamese brides with Chinese men marriage brokers find good business and sometimes love China has [--] million more men than women of marriageable age putting some bachelors in a tough spot. Some are now looking abroad for wives and many have their hearts set on Vietnam" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/matching-vietnamese-brides-with-chinese-men-marriage-brokers-find-good-business-and-sometimes-love-127977) 2026-02-13T12:36Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements "Citizenship voting requirement in SAVE America Act has no basis in the Constitution and ignores precedent that only states decide who gets to vote The House has passed a bill to require proof of citizenship for voting. Although it likely wont become law the bill raises constitutional questions" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/citizenship-voting-requirement-in-save-america-act-has-no-basis-in-the-constitution-and-ignores-precedent-that-only-states-decide-who-gets-to-vote-275658) 2026-02-12T15:35Z 45.9K followers, [---] engagements "Medicare is experimenting with having AI review claims a cost-saving measure that could risk denying needed care The pilot launched in January [----] in [--] states could reduce wasteful spending but increases provider paperwork and risks patient access to necessary care" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/medicare-is-experimenting-with-having-ai-review-claims-a-cost-saving-measure-that-could-risk-denying-needed-care-273754) 2026-02-13T11:03Z 65K followers, [--] engagements "The thinking error that makes people susceptible to climate change denial A psychologist explains how opponents of climate policies use a common thinking error to manipulate the public and why people are so susceptible" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/the-thinking-error-that-makes-people-susceptible-to-climate-change-denial-204607) 2026-02-11T12:44Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements "RNA is key to the dark matter of the genome scientists are sequencing it to illuminate human health and disease Researchers are embarking on the RNA equivalent of the Human Genome Project including sequencing all the chemical modifications that make cells unique" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/rna-is-key-to-the-dark-matter-of-the-genome-scientists-are-sequencing-it-to-illuminate-human-health-and-disease-274014) 2026-02-12T07:27Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements "Martha Washingtons enslaved maid Ona Judge made a daring escape to freedom but the National Park Service has erased her story from Philadelphia exhibit Ona Judge was one of [--] people George Washington owned when he lived in the Presidents House in Philadelphia" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/martha-washingtons-enslaved-maid-ona-judge-made-a-daring-escape-to-freedom-but-the-national-park-service-has-erased-her-story-from-philadelphia-exhibit-274394) 2026-02-11T21:11Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements "Older Americans are using AI study shows how and what they think of it Over half of older adults report using AI but many also struggle with trusting the technology" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/older-americans-are-using-ai-study-shows-how-and-what-they-think-of-it-262411) 2025-08-14T21:59Z 45.9K followers, [---] engagements "Colorado has emergency domestic violence shelters in only half its counties leaving survivors without safe housing options A lack of shelters and affordable housing means survivors of domestic violence have few places to go" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/colorado-has-emergency-domestic-violence-shelters-in-only-half-its-counties-leaving-survivors-without-safe-housing-options-271168) 2026-02-12T20:42Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements "Water recycling is paramount for space stations and long-duration missions an environmental engineer explains how the ISS does it Yes astronauts have to drink water that used to be pee but their urine is treated extensively until it is safer to drink than some tap water on Earth" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/water-recycling-is-paramount-for-space-stations-and-long-duration-missions-an-environmental-engineer-explains-how-the-iss-does-it-260171) 2026-02-13T15:43Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements "San Francisco and other cities following a Supreme Court ruling are arresting more homeless people for living on the streets More than one year after the Supreme Courts Grants Pass v. Johnson ruling a geographer who researches homelessness finds that the ruling is leading to more places criminalizing homelessness" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/san-francisco-and-other-cities-following-a-supreme-court-ruling-are-arresting-more-homeless-people-for-living-on-the-streets-262664) 2025-08-12T16:44Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements "Why some college sports are often out of reach for students from low-income families Students who come from families that are more well-off financially have an advantage in their quest to become a college athlete researchers have found" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/why-some-college-sports-are-often-out-of-reach-for-students-from-low-income-families-167334) 2026-02-11T08:00Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements "Confused by the new dietary guidelines Focus on these simple evidence-based shifts to lower your chronic disease risk Red meat and dairy may be grabbing the headlines but processed foods and sugary drinks remain the real drivers of chronic disease" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/confused-by-the-new-dietary-guidelines-focus-on-these-simple-evidence-based-shifts-to-lower-your-chronic-disease-risk-273701) 2026-02-06T13:21Z 45.9K followers, [---] engagements "Bennu asteroid reveals its contents to scientists and clues to how the building blocks of life on Earth may have been seeded https://theconversation.com/bennu-asteroid-reveals-its-contents-to-scientists-and-clues-to-how-the-building-blocks-of-life-on-earth-may-have-been-seeded-248096utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1738619720 https://theconversation.com/bennu-asteroid-reveals-its-contents-to-scientists-and-clues-to-how-the-building-blocks-of-life-on-earth-may-have-been-seeded-248096utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1738619720" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/1886621127897694551) 2025-02-04T03:41Z 65K followers, [---] engagements "Bennu asteroid reveals its contents to scientists and clues to how the building blocks of life on Earth may have been seeded https://theconversation.com/bennu-asteroid-reveals-its-contents-to-scientists-and-clues-to-how-the-building-blocks-of-life-on-earth-may-have-been-seeded-248096utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1739073231 https://theconversation.com/bennu-asteroid-reveals-its-contents-to-scientists-and-clues-to-how-the-building-blocks-of-life-on-earth-may-have-been-seeded-248096utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1739073231" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/1888437982287249892) 2025-02-09T04:01Z 65K followers, [---] engagements "Detroit spent $863 million on Little Caesars Arena. New research finds it hasnt significantly boosted hotels or short-term rentals nearby Concerts help nearby AirBNBs but sports games not so much. https://buff.ly/jQHVTPe https://buff.ly/jQHVTPe" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2019674421590360513) 2026-02-06T07:28Z 65K followers, [---] engagements "Detroit spent $863 million on Little Caesars Arena. New research finds it hasnt significantly boosted hotels or short-term rentals nearby Concerts help nearby AirBNBs but sports games not so much. https://buff.ly/PqvyxIB https://buff.ly/PqvyxIB" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2020358931520831761) 2026-02-08T04:48Z 65K followers, [---] engagements "Cattle auctions dont usually last all night. But in Texas Lake Country in June [----] ranchers sold off 4000+ animals in a nearly 24-hour auction. The Southern Plains drought cost KS OK and TX farmers an estimated $23.6B from 2020-24. https://buff.ly/LWHZzlM https://buff.ly/LWHZzlM" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2021083707306656186) 2026-02-10T04:48Z 65K followers, [---] engagements "Meet Augustus Tolton (lovingly known as Good Father Gus) the first publicly recognized Black Catholic priest in the U.S and now on his way to being canonized as a #Catholic saint. His journey broke barriers and his legacy lives on this #BlackHistoryMonth" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2021270835458117891) 2026-02-10T17:11Z 65K followers, [---] engagements "The pioneering path of Augustus Tolton the first Black Catholic priest in the US born into slavery hes now a candidate for sainthood: https://buff.ly/FXoCtXH https://buff.ly/FXoCtXH" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2021270836536086701) 2026-02-10T17:11Z 65K followers, [---] engagements "Some other billionaires could teach Jeff Bezos a thing or two about the news businesses. Their papers as well as some with nonprofit ownership models are showing how to sustain ambitious journalism. https://buff.ly/JNxbLwZ https://buff.ly/JNxbLwZ" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2021446094845022527) 2026-02-11T04:48Z 65K followers, [---] engagements "U.S. Catholic bishops are criticizing President Trumps foreign policy and while church leaders have long opposed most U.S. wars the head of Catholic chaplains has gone further reminding troops to refuse immoral orders. https://buff.ly/PdmXXbz https://buff.ly/PdmXXbz" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2021773251790196912) 2026-02-12T02:28Z 65K followers, [---] engagements "An epic border: Finlands poetic masterpiece the Kalevala has roots in [--] cultures and [--] countries The Kalevala a poetic epic filled with myth reflects the shared roots between Finnish and Karelian cultures" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/an-epic-border-finlands-poetic-masterpiece-the-kalevala-has-roots-in-2-cultures-and-2-countries-261444) 2026-02-14T13:53Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements "Firefighting planes are dumping ocean water on the Los Angeles fires why using saltwater is typically a last resort In emergencies dumping ocean water on fires may be the best option. But seawater can have long-term effects on equipment and ecosystems as a novel coastal experiment shows" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/firefighting-planes-are-dumping-ocean-water-on-the-los-angeles-fires-why-using-saltwater-is-typically-a-last-resort-247188) 2025-01-13T20:28Z 45.9K followers, 170.6K engagements "Why too much phosphorus in Americas farmland is polluting the countrys water Plants need phosphorus and other nutrients to grow. But soil tests cant tell if theres too much" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/why-too-much-phosphorus-in-americas-farmland-is-polluting-the-countrys-water-273326) 2026-01-29T19:36Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements "A new EU power axis is emerging. Unlikely leadership pair of Germanys Friedrich Merz and Italys Giorgia Meloni (called Merzoni) are aligning in a partnership that could reshape Europes balance of power. https://buff.ly/kTJGkOf https://buff.ly/kTJGkOf" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2021873417075470757) 2026-02-12T09:06Z 65K followers, [---] engagements "Why protecting Colorado children from dying of domestic violence is such a hard problem Lethal domestic violence is persistent despite a statewide decline in overall homicides" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/why-protecting-colorado-children-from-dying-of-domestic-violence-is-such-a-hard-problem-268836) 2026-02-14T20:22Z 65K followers, [--] engagements "How a Colorado law school dug into its history to celebrate its unsung Black graduates The University of Colorado Law School had never done a history of its Black students until now" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/how-a-colorado-law-school-dug-into-its-history-to-celebrate-its-unsung-black-graduates-268629) 2025-11-14T14:04Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements "Postwar forced resettlement of Germans echoes through the decades After World War II ended in Europe millions of ethnic Germans faced an uncertain future. The political repercussions of their expulsion continue even today" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/postwar-forced-resettlement-of-germans-echoes-through-the-decades-137219) 2026-02-14T18:03Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements "A federal grand jury declined to indict [--] members of Congress after prosecutors tried to bring criminal charges against them" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2021976497460826190) 2026-02-12T15:55Z 65K followers, [---] engagements "Its a reflection of the Trump administrations remarkable loss of credibility with judges and the citizens who make up grand juries says Dickinson College (tag) President and former federal judge John E. Jones III. #USpolitics #news https://buff.ly/5mxOrG7 https://buff.ly/5mxOrG7" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2021976498446434559) 2026-02-12T15:55Z 65K followers, [---] engagements "Wildfire smoke inside homes can create health risks that linger for months tips for cleaning and staying safe The chemicals emitted when buildings and vehicles burn can find their way into nearby homes. Studies show the health risks can stick around" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/wildfire-smoke-inside-homes-can-create-health-risks-that-linger-for-months-tips-for-cleaning-and-staying-safe-247050) 2025-01-10T04:59Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements "Diagnosing warming winter syndrome as summerlike heat sweeps into central and eastern US As the climate changes and weather warms the freezing line is shifting bringing rain to many regions more accustomed to snow" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/diagnosing-warming-winter-syndrome-as-summerlike-heat-sweeps-into-central-and-eastern-us-221956) 2024-02-27T16:09Z 45.9K followers, 91.8K engagements "How a Colorado law school dug into its history to celebrate its unsung Black graduates https://theconversation.com/how-a-colorado-law-school-dug-into-its-history-to-celebrate-its-unsung-black-graduates-268629utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1763298812 https://theconversation.com/how-a-colorado-law-school-dug-into-its-history-to-celebrate-its-unsung-black-graduates-268629utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1763298812" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/1990220155561926837) 2025-11-17T00:47Z 65K followers, [---] engagements "Denmarks generous child care and parental leave policies erase 80% of the motherhood penalty for working moms https://theconversation.com/denmarks-generous-child-care-and-parental-leave-policies-erase-80-of-the-motherhood-penalty-for-working-moms-273186utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770940626 https://theconversation.com/denmarks-generous-child-care-and-parental-leave-policies-erase-80-of-the-motherhood-penalty-for-working-moms-273186utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770940626" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2022099156500664431) 2026-02-13T00:03Z 65K followers, [---] engagements "Archaeologists have long relied on visual judgment to match excavated fragments with museum artifacts. A new approach uses 3D scanning and computational shape analysis to test these connections with precision recovering histories thought lost https://buff.ly/GXw04di https://buff.ly/GXw04di" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2022675699153178726) 2026-02-14T14:14Z 65K followers, [---] engagements "There are long-lasting negative effects for children like Liam Ramos who are detained or watch their parents be deported Children with a parent or family member who is detained or are part of a drawn-out immigration court case are twice as likely to have anxiety as young adults" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/there-are-long-lasting-negative-effects-for-children-like-liam-ramos-who-are-detained-or-watch-their-parents-be-deported-274271) 2026-02-13T15:25Z 65K followers, 10.7K engagements "Trumps EPA announced the reversal of a [----] finding that greenhouse gases endanger public health. Doctors say the evidence is clear: climate-linked heat air pollution extreme weather and mosquito-borne illness are killing millions worldwide. https://buff.ly/35uqMqH https://buff.ly/35uqMqH" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2022182699083981165) 2026-02-13T05:35Z 65K followers, [---] engagements "An EV researcher says the Trump administrations retreat from regulating car emissions will not stop the public and commercial transition to electric vehicles but it will make that shift harder slower and more expensive for everyone. https://buff.ly/5Xtv8CX https://buff.ly/5Xtv8CX" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2022808825598800040) 2026-02-14T23:03Z 65K followers, [---] engagements "Exiled Iranians and Venezuelans may well support regime change but diasporas dont always reflect the politics back home. A scholar of migration and security in Latin America explains: https://buff.ly/Mw5iSC0 https://buff.ly/Mw5iSC0" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2022895646638813532) 2026-02-15T04:48Z 65K followers, [---] engagements "OpenAI has deleted the word safely from its mission and its new structure is a test for whether AI serves society or shareholders OpenAIs restructuring may serve as a test case for how society oversees the work of organizations with the potential to both provide benefits and harm humanity" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/openai-has-deleted-the-word-safely-from-its-mission-and-its-new-structure-is-a-test-for-whether-ai-serves-society-or-shareholders-274467) 2026-02-13T22:30Z 65K followers, [----] engagements "OpenAI has deleted the word safely from its mission and its new structure is a test for whether AI serves society or shareholders https://theconversation.com/openai-has-deleted-the-word-safely-from-its-mission-and-its-new-structure-is-a-test-for-whether-ai-serves-society-or-shareholders-274467utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1771132704" [X Link](https://x.com/ConversationUS/status/2022948539723080004) 2026-02-15T08:18Z 65K followers, [--] engagements "Why were wrong to blame immigrants for our sputtering economies Many politicians in the West from backers of Brexit to Donald Trump have convinced voters that immigrants are hurting their economies. The evidence suggests otherwise" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/why-were-wrong-to-blame-immigrants-for-our-sputtering-economies-56324) 2016-08-22T12:33Z 65.3K followers, [--] engagements "Climate engineering would alter the oceans reshaping marine life our new study examines each methods risks Some methods being tried to counter climate change shift the oceans biology or chemistry. Others would deflect solar radiation. All have consequences for marine life" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/climate-engineering-would-alter-the-oceans-reshaping-marine-life-our-new-study-examines-each-methods-risks-270659) 2026-01-15T00:15Z 228.6M followers, [---] engagements "Fast evolution explains the tiny stature of extinct Hobbit from Flores Island New research models how the Homo floresiensis species could have evolved its small size remarkably quickly while living on an isolated island" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/fast-evolution-explains-the-tiny-stature-of-extinct-hobbit-from-flores-island-124747) 2019-12-06T18:33Z 45.9K followers, 2.8M engagements "Why Congress would keep working during a government shutdown Even if other parts of the federal government shut down Congress could and would have to keep working. A legal scholar explains why and how that is possible" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/why-congress-would-keep-working-during-a-government-shutdown-128894) 2025-11-04T00:40Z 228.6M followers, [--] engagements "Corporate hostility to religious freedom laws shows vital role of business pushing social issues The corporate backlash shouldnt be a surprise. Companies have increasingly played a more active role on social issues" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/corporate-hostility-to-religious-freedom-laws-shows-vital-role-of-business-pushing-social-issues-39772) 2015-04-15T23:55Z 65.3K followers, [--] engagements "Back in the day being woke meant being smart Conservative politicians have launched attacks against the use of the word woke. If they knew the history of the word they might stop wasting their time" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/back-in-the-day-being-woke-meant-being-smart-215635) 2024-02-14T22:25Z 208.1M followers, [--] engagements "Humans are killing helpful insects in hundreds of ways simple steps can reduce the harm Insects are often under pressure from several threats at once from pesticides to habitat loss to pollution" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/humans-are-killing-helpful-insects-in-hundreds-of-ways-simple-steps-can-reduce-the-harm-255844) 2025-05-10T12:08Z 228.6M followers, 12K engagements "Jeffrey Epstein is not unique: What his case reveals about the realities of child sex trafficking Child sex traffickers are typically white wealthy men who often insulate themselves from detection and charges according to a sexual exploitation scholar" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/jeffrey-epstein-is-not-unique-what-his-case-reveals-about-the-realities-of-child-sex-trafficking-270127) 2025-11-21T02:37Z 228.6M followers, [--] engagements "How American anti-Semitism reflects the centuries-long struggle over the meaning of religious liberty The US Constitution is supposed to protect freedom of religion. But in the 20th century white Christian nationalists used this ideal to discriminate against Jews and justify their exclusion" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/how-american-anti-semitism-reflects-the-centuries-long-struggle-over-the-meaning-of-religious-liberty-126004) 2019-11-25T14:38Z 65.3K followers, [--] engagements "Agricultural drones are taking off globally saving farmers time and money Just a few years ago agricultural drones were expensive small and difficult to use limiting their appeal to farmers. No longer" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/agricultural-drones-are-taking-off-globally-saving-farmers-time-and-money-265154) 2025-11-19T07:30Z 228.6M followers, [--] engagements "Trumps Greenland ambitions could wreck 20th-century alliances that helped build the modern world order How the US treats its allies has been a crucial question for every president. What evolved over the centuries into an official embrace of friendly nations is now being reversed by Donald Trump" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/trumps-greenland-ambitions-could-wreck-20th-century-alliances-that-helped-build-the-modern-world-order-273863) 2026-01-19T23:15Z 45.9K followers, [---] engagements "AI is providing emotional support for employees but is it a valuable tool or privacy threat People are increasingly using AI chatbots for emotional and psychological support. Now companies are using it to support employees raising a host of issues" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/ai-is-providing-emotional-support-for-employees-but-is-it-a-valuable-tool-or-privacy-threat-266570) 2025-11-23T02:45Z 228.6M followers, [---] engagements "A year on the Israeli-Lebanese ceasefire looks increasingly fragile could a return to cyclical violence come next Since the start of the truce on Nov. [--] [----] there have been thousands of Israeli violations inside Lebanese territory while Hezbollah has yet to disarm" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/a-year-on-the-israeli-lebanese-ceasefire-looks-increasingly-fragile-could-a-return-to-cyclical-violence-come-next-270423) 2025-11-26T23:38Z 228.6M followers, [---] engagements "Whats lost when we photograph life instead of experiencing it Whether its through Facebook or Snapchat images and videos are changing how we communicate. But as words become more trivial our attention our creativity and even our empathy may be at stake" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/whats-lost-when-we-photograph-life-instead-of-experiencing-it-58392) 2016-07-02T14:29Z 208.1M followers, [--] engagements "Why the German language has so many great words Even if you dont have a word for it you can make one up" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/why-the-german-language-has-so-many-great-words-55554) 2016-03-08T03:04Z 208.1M followers, [--] engagements "Just over [--] in [--] members of Congress in [----] will be women at this rate it will take [---] years until there is gender parity For decades there were growing numbers of Democratic and Republican women in Congress but the number of Republican women has stalled" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/just-over-1-in-4-members-of-congress-in-2023-will-be-women-at-this-rate-it-will-take-118-years-until-there-is-gender-parity-195504) 2023-01-03T14:18Z 45.9K followers, [---] engagements "Drones physics and rats: Studies show how the people of Rapa Nui made and moved the giant statues and what caused the islands deforestation The mysteries of Easter Island subjects of speculation for centuries yield to scientific inquiry" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/drones-physics-and-rats-studies-show-how-the-people-of-rapa-nui-made-and-moved-the-giant-statues-and-what-caused-the-islands-deforestation-270023) 2025-11-26T23:43Z 228.6M followers, [----] engagements "How todays crisis in Venezuela was created by Hugo Chvezs revolutionary plan How does an oil-rich country end up with a food shortage A GSU international development expert explains how the legacy of one mans rise to power continues to cripple the nation" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/how-todays-crisis-in-venezuela-was-created-by-hugo-chavezs-revolutionary-plan-61474) 2026-01-05T15:27Z 228.6M followers, [--] engagements "Learning with AI falls short compared to old-fashioned web search Doing the mental work of connecting the dots across multiple web queries appears to help people understand the material better compared to an AI summary" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/learning-with-ai-falls-short-compared-to-old-fashioned-web-search-269760) 2025-11-22T02:41Z 228.6M followers, [--] engagements "Property disputes in Israel come with a complicated back story and tend to end with Palestinian dispossession The plight of residents in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood of east Jerusalem highlights a history of Palestinians claims to land being ignored argues a scholar of the Ottoman Empire" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/property-disputes-in-israel-come-with-a-complicated-back-story-and-tend-to-end-with-palestinian-dispossession-161250) 2026-01-05T14:54Z 228.6M followers, [--] engagements "Sabertooth cat skull newly discovered in Iowa reveals details about this Ice Age predator Researchers are analyzing the fossil cranium of a Smilodon fatalis that lived more than [-----] years ago to learn more about the lifestyle of this iconic big cat" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/sabertooth-cat-skull-newly-discovered-in-iowa-reveals-details-about-this-ice-age-predator-201628) 2023-04-05T19:11Z 45.9K followers, [---] engagements "Nearly half of Detroit seniors spend at least 30% of their income on housing costs even as real estate values fall Detroit seniors pay more in homeowners insurance utilities and property tax and those on fixed incomes can struggle to make ends meet" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/nearly-half-of-detroit-seniors-spend-at-least-30-of-their-income-on-housing-costs-even-as-real-estate-values-fall-268075) 2026-01-14T08:59Z 228.6M followers, [---] engagements "The most American pop culture phenomenon of them all American Idol fittingly appeared nine months after 9/11 and ends just in time for Donald Trumps rise" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/the-most-american-pop-culture-phenomenon-of-them-all-56555) 2016-04-07T17:19Z 208.1M followers, [--] engagements "The right to vote is not in the Constitution The framers of the Constitution never mentioned a right to vote. They didnt forget. They intentionally left it out" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/the-right-to-vote-is-not-in-the-constitution-144531) 2020-08-27T04:29Z 45.9K followers, 28.8K engagements "COVID-19 can cause lasting lung damage [--] ways long COVID patients respiration can suffer Understanding how injury and disease including COVID-19 can impair lung function can help researchers and clinicians better help patients who are experiencing chronic conditions" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/covid-19-can-cause-lasting-lung-damage-3-ways-long-covid-patients-respiration-can-suffer-189516) 2023-06-12T16:30Z 228.6M followers, 62.1K engagements "How the religious right shaped American politics: [--] essential reads Trump embraced evangelicals in his first year as president. Here scholars provide historical context to how the religious right has shaped American politics over the past decades" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/how-the-religious-right-shaped-american-politics-6-essential-reads-89005) 2017-12-23T16:00Z 208.1M followers, [--] engagements "Trump slams brakes on Obamas climate plan but theres still a long road ahead Trumps executive order on climate will cede American leadership internationally and scores a political win. But reversing all Obamas work will require big wins in court" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/trump-slams-brakes-on-obamas-climate-plan-but-theres-still-a-long-road-ahead-75252) 2017-03-29T11:52Z 65.3K followers, [--] engagements "How the National Guard became the go-to military force for riots and civil disturbances Some [----] National Guardsmen will stay in Washington to protect the Capitol into March according to the Pentagon. The Guard is seen as a reliable peacekeeping force but it wasnt always that way" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/how-the-national-guard-became-the-go-to-military-force-for-riots-and-civil-disturbances-153971) 2025-10-30T04:58Z 208.1M followers, [----] engagements "The hidden power of grief rituals Grief can inspire concrete acts of loyalty and generosity" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/the-hidden-power-of-grief-rituals-260393) 2026-01-16T04:08Z 45.9K followers, [----] engagements "The Yezidi genocide devastated Iraqs community [--] years ago but the roots of the prejudice that fueled it were much deeper Yezidis are an example of what one scholar calls liminal minorities: faith communities whose religions legitimacy is denied by more powerful groups" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/the-yezidi-genocide-devastated-iraqs-community-10-years-ago-but-the-roots-of-the-prejudice-that-fueled-it-were-much-deeper-232547) 2025-11-14T23:38Z 228.6M followers, [--] engagements "Raccoons break into liquor stores scale skyscrapers and pick locks studying their clever brains can clarify human intelligence too Trash pandas talent for escaping via lab vents may frustrate researchers but their problem-solving skills make their brains a fascinating area of research" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/raccoons-break-into-liquor-stores-scale-skyscrapers-and-pick-locks-studying-their-clever-brains-can-clarify-human-intelligence-too-272487) 2026-01-16T13:24Z 228.6M followers, [---] engagements "Black families pay more to keep their houses warm than average American families More than [--] million US households keep their homes either too cold or too hot sacrificing comfort because they cant afford to pay their energy bills" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/black-families-pay-more-to-keep-their-houses-warm-than-average-american-families-269047) 2025-11-26T11:34Z 228.6M followers, [--] engagements "Lower-cost space missions like NASAs ESCAPADE are starting to deliver exciting science but at a price in risk and tradeoffs Whats better many small space missions or a few large sweeping ones Space scientists are asking this question as they face budget uncertainties" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/lower-cost-space-missions-like-nasas-escapade-are-starting-to-deliver-exciting-science-but-at-a-price-in-risk-and-trade-offs-270619) 2025-12-30T05:47Z 228.6M followers, [---] engagements "VIP patients can be a headache for their doctors When a celebrity politician or other influential person checks in a health care team can feel pressured to give in to a VIPs wishes" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/vip-patients-can-be-a-headache-for-their-doctors-147565) 2020-10-07T19:34Z 208.1M followers, [--] engagements "Battles over patriotism Pledge of Allegiance in schools span a century As debates over protests during the national anthem continue to rage two scholars examine how legal and moral battles over the merits of patriotism in public schools have been playing out for years" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/battles-over-patriotism-pledge-of-allegiance-in-schools-span-a-century-102957) 2018-09-14T17:00Z 208.1M followers, [--] engagements "Forensic evidence suggests Paleo-Americans hunted mastodons mammoths and other megafauna in eastern North America [-----] years ago A forensic technique more often used at modern crime scenes identified blood residue from large extinct animals on spearpoints and stone tools used by people who lived in the Carolinas millennia ago" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/forensic-evidence-suggests-paleo-americans-hunted-mastodons-mammoths-and-other-megafauna-in-eastern-north-america-13-000-years-ago-205556) 2023-06-16T04:19Z 45.9K followers, 11.9K engagements "Founders: Removal from office is not the only purpose of impeachment The Founders saw impeachment as a regular part of ensuring presidential accountability. A constitutional scholar offers a possible process for a rapid and smooth impeachment inquiry" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/founders-removal-from-office-is-not-the-only-purpose-of-impeachment-124254) 2019-09-28T04:18Z 228.6M followers, [--] engagements "Xi-Trump summit: Trade Taiwan and Russia still top agenda for China and US presidents [--] years after last meeting The leaders of the worlds two most powerful nations are set for a rare sit-down together on Oct. 30" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/xi-trump-summit-trade-taiwan-and-russia-still-top-agenda-for-china-and-us-presidents-6-years-after-last-meeting-268471) 2025-10-28T08:40Z 208.1M followers, [---] engagements "The US natural gas industry is leaking way more methane than previously thought. Heres why that matters This new and more accurate estimate means that replacing coal with natural gas doesnt do as much to reduce climate change as it should" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/the-us-natural-gas-industry-is-leaking-way-more-methane-than-previously-thought-heres-why-that-matters-98918) 2021-05-18T09:15Z 228.6M followers, 112.6K engagements "Western countries are shipping refugees to poorer nations in exchange for cash A UK plan to move asylum seekers on its shores to Rwanda has been met with stiff opposition from human rights organizations. But the UK persists and Rwanda is all too willing" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/western-countries-are-shipping-refugees-to-poorer-nations-in-exchange-for-cash-185758) 2025-11-30T11:00Z 228.6M followers, [--] engagements "The history of student loans goes back to the Middle Ages When the first universities opened in Europe some [---] years ago students literally borrowed from a chest and used their books as collateral" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/the-history-of-student-loans-goes-back-to-the-middle-ages-56326) 2016-03-24T01:06Z 65.3K followers, [--] engagements "How neutrinos which barely exist just ran off with another Nobel Prize Theyre beyond tiny and super mysterious. Neutrinos are an elemental particle that might just help us understand the structure and evolution of the universe" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/how-neutrinos-which-barely-exist-just-ran-off-with-another-nobel-prize-48726) 2015-10-09T11:07Z 65.3K followers, [--] engagements "Bias hiding in plain sight: Decades of analyses suggest US media skews anti-Palestinian How the media talks about suffering on one side compared with the other can often reveal bias in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict coverage writes a scholar of media bias and the Arab world" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/bias-hiding-in-plain-sight-decades-of-analyses-suggest-us-media-skews-anti-palestinian-216967) 2025-11-04T22:49Z 228.6M followers, [--] engagements "The hidden cost of convenience: How your data pulls in hundreds of billions of dollars for app and social media companies Many of the apps and social media platforms you use every day may not charge you money but often there is a price to pay your privacy" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/the-hidden-cost-of-convenience-how-your-data-pulls-in-hundreds-of-billions-of-dollars-for-app-and-social-media-companies-251698) 2025-07-06T03:09Z 228.6M followers, [---] engagements "How facial recognition for bears can help ecologists manage wildlife Recent advances in computer vision and other types of artificial intelligence offer an opportunity for facial recognition to apply to bears and other animals" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/how-facial-recognition-for-bears-can-help-ecologists-manage-wildlife-271371) 2026-01-08T21:34Z 228.6M followers, [---] engagements "NASAs big move to search for life on Mars and to bring rocks home This summer NASAs Mars Perseverance rover is taking the next giant leap in our search for signs of life beyond Earth" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/nasas-big-move-to-search-for-life-on-mars-and-to-bring-rocks-home-142705) 2020-07-29T20:47Z 208.1M followers, [--] engagements "Ocean warming has fisheries on the move helping some but hurting more As the oceans warm fish are moving to stay in temperature zones where they have evolved to live. This is helping some species hurting others and causing a net reduction in potential catch" [X Link](https://theconversation.com/ocean-warming-has-fisheries-on-the-move-helping-some-but-hurting-more-116248) 2022-02-15T17:02Z 208.1M followers, 115.3K engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by @conversationuk @usc @ohiostate @uscdornsife @vanderbiltu @pennstate @boisestate @umich @uf @cuboulder @citizenjamaican @camppenn @penn @uconn @michiganstateu @ubuffalo @waynestate @uva @cofc @asu
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"New research suggests modern humans lived in Europe [-----] years earlier than previously thought in Neanderthal territories Stone artifacts and a fossil tooth point to Homo sapiens living at Grotte Mandrin [-----] years ago at a time when Neanderthals were still living in Europe"
X Link 2022-02-27T19:00Z 45.9K followers, 71.8K engagements
"Its easy making green: Muppets continue to make a profit [--] years into their run The most sensational inspirational celebrational and Muppetational show was originally rejected by all the big US TV networks"
X Link 2026-01-31T19:58Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements
"Feeling unprepared for the AI boom Youre not alone As businesses race to adopt AI you might worry that the experience and expertise youve built up has become a lot less valuable. But you still have more control over your future than you think"
X Link 2026-01-29T14:32Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements
"Politics based on grievance has a long and violent history in America President Trumps politics of resentment recall the US colonial era when grievances fueled rage and violence"
X Link 2025-06-19T09:20Z 45.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Im a former FBI agent who studies policing and heres how federal agents in Minneapolis are undermining basic law enforcement principles A policing scholar and former FBI special agent lays out the established principles of policing and constitutional law that govern how federal immigration enforcement efforts should be carried out"
X Link 2026-01-30T16:09Z 45.9K followers, [---] engagements
"How does AI affect how we learn A cognitive psychologist explains why you learn when the work is hard Chatbots can facilitate cognitive offloading or taking shortcuts when learning. But emerging research on AI and cognitive science shows that learning is like a workout"
X Link 2026-02-02T20:43Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements
"Irans universities have long been a battleground where protests happen and students fight for the future Iranian universities have long been places of reform and political imagination as well as targets of censorship and repression"
X Link 2026-01-29T15:58Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements
"Russias drone pipeline: How Iran helps Moscow produce an ever-evolving unmanned fleet Ukraine has warned that Russia could soon be pumping out [----] drones a day. Iranian technology has driven that growth"
X Link 2026-01-29T01:42Z 45.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Science is best communicated through identity and culture how researchers are ensuring STEM serves their communities Scientists have traditionally focused on educating the public on science or correcting misinformation. But researchers from marginalized communities often have broader goals in science communication"
X Link 2026-01-29T19:00Z 45.9K followers, [---] engagements
"How government killings and kidnappings in Argentina drove mothers to resist and revolt and eventually win After the regime disappeared their children Argentinas Madres de la Plaza de Maya relentlessly demanded justice and exposed the atrocities of a dictatorship"
X Link 2026-01-30T10:25Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements
"Another Arctic blast is here but how much colder than normal is it really That depends on how you define normal. The baseline has been creeping up as the planet warms"
X Link 2025-01-09T18:45Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements
"Project Veritas and the mainstream media: Strange allies in the fight to protect press freedom The mainstream media are holding their collective noses and supporting Project Veritas after its founders home was raided by the FBI. Its a matter of principle and self-preservation"
X Link 2026-01-31T21:19Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements
"A second look at the blue-eyes brown-eyes experiment that taught third-graders about racism Jane Elliott wanted her white students to experience what it was like for Black students. But instead of teaching about the root causes of racism she engaged in cruelty and shame"
X Link 2025-04-24T06:35Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements
"America is falling behind in the global EV race thats going to cost the US auto industry Electric vehicles are a fast-growing share of auto sales in many countries and Chinese automakers are benefiting as the US industry pulls back"
X Link 2026-02-01T03:49Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements
"Rescheduling marijuana would be a big tax break for legal cannabis businesses and a quiet form of deregulation Consequences will go far beyond the tax bill that businesses face a tax law professor explains"
X Link 2026-01-31T01:35Z 45.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Spacecraft equipped with a solar sail could deliver earlier warnings of space weather threats to Earths technologies As more satellites are launched into orbit space agencies are looking at how to predict space weather events that could harm them"
X Link 2025-07-14T15:30Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements
"Artificial metacognition: Giving an AI the ability to think about its thinking What if an AI system could recognize when its confused or when to think more carefully Researchers are working to give large language models these metacognitive abilities"
X Link 2026-01-26T16:16Z 45.9K followers, 12.3K engagements
"Trumps climate policy rollback plan relies on EPA rescinding its [----] endangerment finding but will courts allow it A federal judge dealt one blow to the effort when he found the administration had violated the law in handpicking a panel to question climate science"
X Link 2026-02-02T17:46Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements
"Afghan migrants stranded in Pakistan after the US suspends refugee resettlement After a failed US intervention exposed Afghan civilians to Taliban threats Washington is retreating from its humanitarian obligations"
X Link 2026-01-30T00:35Z 45.9K followers, [---] engagements
"MLK was talking about universal basic income before it was trendy. He believed it could be a cause to unite poor people of all races. And even people with racial biases are more likely to support UBI when theyre struggling financially https://buff.ly/c0Jeamx https://buff.ly/c0Jeamx"
X Link 2026-01-14T23:03Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements
"The only thing limiting Taylor Swifts popularity is partisan polarization https://theconversation.com/the-only-thing-limiting-taylor-swifts-popularity-is-partisan-polarization-272884utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1769033954 https://theconversation.com/the-only-thing-limiting-taylor-swifts-popularity-is-partisan-polarization-272884utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1769033954"
X Link 2026-01-21T22:23Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Opinions about #TaylorSwift break sharply along political lines. Democrats tend to view her favorably while Republicans are more likely to have negative feelings the newly published Mirrorball Politics study finds. https://buff.ly/7mlopUw https://buff.ly/7mlopUw"
X Link 2026-01-22T13:07Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements
"ICE immigration tactics are shocking more Americans as US-Mexico border operations move north https://theconversation.com/ice-immigration-tactics-are-shocking-more-americans-as-us-mexico-border-operations-move-north-273741utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1769219049 https://theconversation.com/ice-immigration-tactics-are-shocking-more-americans-as-us-mexico-border-operations-move-north-273741utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1769219049"
X Link 2026-01-24T11:50Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements
"The only thing limiting Taylor Swifts popularity is partisan polarization https://theconversation.com/the-only-thing-limiting-taylor-swifts-popularity-is-partisan-polarization-272884utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1769470046 https://theconversation.com/the-only-thing-limiting-taylor-swifts-popularity-is-partisan-polarization-272884utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1769470046"
X Link 2026-01-27T00:03Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Erratic behavior is having a moment in foreign policy circles. In the White House and elsewhere it is seemingly being viewed as a strategic asset rather than a weakness. A political science professor explains madman theory https://buff.ly/5vfkWle https://buff.ly/5vfkWle"
X Link 2026-01-27T15:24Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Whales and dolphins off southeastern Brazil face constant threats from ship strikes fishing nets and oil and gas exploration noise. Unfortunately many of the country's marine protected areas are in locations where these species don't even live. https://buff.ly/5hpSK1D https://buff.ly/5hpSK1D"
X Link 2026-01-27T17:14Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Were #hiring a Senior Editor for our Economy and Business section. The editor will find experts to explain about business news and new economic research and craft interesting jargon-free articles. Learn more: https://theconversation.com/us/jobs https://theconversation.com/us/jobs"
X Link 2026-01-27T17:44Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Greenland's Inuit population has spent decades fighting for self-determination but their voices have been largely absent from recent discussions between the U.S. Denmark and Europe about who should control the island. https://buff.ly/wzEwsuz https://buff.ly/wzEwsuz"
X Link 2026-01-28T05:35Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Is the ICE deployment in Minnesota unconstitutional The state says sending [----] federal agents violates its rights under the 10th Amendment. The case enters a brave new world of largely untested legal territory. Quick-read Q&A https://buff.ly/hQsTExY https://buff.ly/hQsTExY"
X Link 2026-01-28T09:06Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Hostile sexism defined as the belief that men should dominate strongly predicts dislike of Taylor Swift particularly among Republican men"
X Link 2026-01-29T20:05Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Are there thunderstorms on Mars A planetary scientist explains the red planets dry dusty storms https://theconversation.com/are-there-thunderstorms-on-mars-a-planetary-scientist-explains-the-red-planets-dry-dusty-storms-271364utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1769730147 https://theconversation.com/are-there-thunderstorms-on-mars-a-planetary-scientist-explains-the-red-planets-dry-dusty-storms-271364utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1769730147"
X Link 2026-01-30T00:02Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Nearly [--] billion people already face severe water scarcity for at least one month each year"
X Link 2026-01-30T02:28Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Kaveh Madani Director of the Institute for Water Environment and Health at the UN wrote about what water bankruptcy looks like in real life and what can be done to prevent it. https://buff.ly/yokU11g https://buff.ly/yokU11g"
X Link 2026-01-30T02:28Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements
"The Supreme Court might defend the Feds independence the most boring way possible: by treating Trump v. Cook as an employment dispute. Basic HR rules might beat executive power. https://buff.ly/zGF1FoY https://buff.ly/zGF1FoY"
X Link 2026-01-30T05:35Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Im a former FBI agent who studies policing and heres how federal agents in Minneapolis are undermining basic law enforcement principles https://buff.ly/BFs4esi https://buff.ly/BFs4esi"
X Link 2026-01-30T19:34Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements
"US military action in Iran risks igniting a regional and global nuclear cascade https://buff.ly/zcZI05v https://buff.ly/zcZI05v"
X Link 2026-01-30T19:48Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements
"How the Supreme Court might protect the Feds independence by using employment law in Trump v. Cook https://buff.ly/zGF1FoY https://buff.ly/zGF1FoY"
X Link 2026-01-31T00:47Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Law enforcement standards should still apply to federal agents in Minneapolis. A former FBI agent argues the tactics used there increase the risk of deadly force undermining long-standing policing and constitutional standards. https://buff.ly/y1aKWuF https://buff.ly/y1aKWuF"
X Link 2026-01-31T13:07Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements
"EVs now represent more than 10% of new car sales in [--] countries including Vietnam at 38% and Indonesia at 15%. In the U.S. that figure is less than 10%. The gap signals a competitive problem that goes far beyond climate https://buff.ly/myPfyEA https://buff.ly/myPfyEA"
X Link 2026-01-31T17:14Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Trumps proposal to re-classify marijuana as a less deadly type of pharmaceutical would not legalize it nationwide but it would end a special tax rule that makes legal cannabis businesses pay far higher taxes than other companies. https://buff.ly/1Wi2SSN https://buff.ly/1Wi2SSN"
X Link 2026-01-31T18:22Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Green Bay Packers fans love that their team doesnt have an owner just dont call it communism Many Americans seem to like seeing communist ideas in action but have a visceral reaction to the word communism. Might it be time to refresh an old ideology with a new set of terms"
X Link 2026-02-08T01:30Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements
"Test prep is a rite of passage for many Asian-Americans Test prep is a prominent feature in Asian-American communities which helps explain recent gains that Asian-Americans made in the SAT and ACT college entrance exams a higher education scholar argues"
X Link 2026-02-09T19:26Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements
"The Beatles revolutionary use of recording technology in Abbey Road As the album celebrates its 50th anniversary an expert in sound recording details how the band deployed stereo and synthesizers to put a unique artistic stamp on this iconic album"
X Link 2021-04-09T06:00Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements
"What is the American Dream and has it become harder to achieve in recent years Whether the American Dream is centered in economic mobility or personal freedom many citizens believe its achievement has grown more elusive"
X Link 2026-02-06T20:54Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements
"Why Jeffersons vision of American Islam matters today As President Trump resumes an annual tradition of celebrating Ramadan it provides a moment to remember that Islam has long been practiced in America"
X Link 2026-02-03T23:30Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements
"A thousand years ago the Catholic Church paid little attention to homosexuality Pope Francis has discouraged homosexual men from entering priesthood. Prior to the 12th century even celebrated priests could write about same-sex desires and the church paid little attention"
X Link 2019-04-10T13:08Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements
"The IRS already has all your income tax data so why do Americans still have to file their taxes A tax expert explains why the US continues to use such a complex and costly income tax system"
X Link 2026-02-05T10:15Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements
"Inoculation helps people spot political deepfakes study finds Priming people to watch out for political deepfakes helps them question the AI-generated videos"
X Link 2026-02-04T17:03Z 45.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Women have been mapping the world for centuries and now theyre speaking up for the people left out of those maps Women have moved from mapmakers using their bodies to depict maps to being leaders shaping the field of cartography"
X Link 2026-02-08T18:32Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements
"AI-generated text is overwhelming institutions setting off a no-win arms race with AI detectors People are using generative AI to flood courts with filings legislatures with constituent letters and publications with submissions. AI detectors are no silver bullet"
X Link 2026-02-06T13:00Z 45.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Fifteen years after Egypts uprising how faith and politics reshaped a generation The [----] revolution transformed religious life in unexpected ways especially among some young Egyptians"
X Link 2026-02-10T18:04Z 45.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Fast computers 5G networks and radar that passes through walls are bringing X-ray vision closer to reality The murky blobs visible with todays wall-penetrating radar could soon give way to detailed images of people and things on the other side of a wall and even measure peoples breathing and heart rate"
X Link 2026-02-03T23:03Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements
"Is the whole universe just a simulation Heres why some people believe were living in a computer simulation of reality like a giant video game in which were all the characters"
X Link 2026-02-02T14:20Z 45.9K followers, [---] engagements
"New Yorks wealthy warn of a tax exodus after Mamdanis win but the data says otherwise Research on millionaire migration reveals that social and professional ties matter far more than marginal tax rates"
X Link 2026-02-05T14:47Z 45.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Has Little Caesars Arena boosted economic activity in Detroit We looked at hotel and short-term rental industry data to find out In [----] Little Caesars Arena will host the Pistons Red Wings and concerts with A$AP Rocky and Cardi B. But building it wasnt necessarily a huge moneymaker"
X Link 2026-02-05T14:19Z 45.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Bad Bunnys Super Bowl show is part of long play drawn up by NFL to score with Latin America Reggaeton stars comments on ICE have added to a conservative backlash to NFLs choice of entertainment. But his appeal in Latin America is seen as a big plus"
X Link 2026-02-03T09:28Z 45.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Freddie Mercurys family faith: The ancient religion of Zoroastrianism Born Farrokh Bulsara Mercury came from a Parsi family that practiced Zoroastrianism a religion that influenced Judaism Christianity and Islam"
X Link 2026-02-09T04:47Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements
"AI-generated child pornography is surging a legal scholar explains why the fight against it is complicated and how the law could catch up US law tries to strike a balance between free speech and protecting people from harm. When it comes to child pornography AI makes that task all the more difficult"
X Link 2026-02-04T19:42Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements
"Whether its Valentines Day notes or emails to loved ones using AI to write leaves people feeling crummy about themselves When you outsource romance theres a hidden emotional cost"
X Link 2026-02-07T12:14Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements
"Denmarks generous child care and parental leave policies erase 80% of the motherhood penalty for working moms Two researchers found that Danish government benefits do not fully offset moms lost earnings. But they do help offset lost income for working women with kids"
X Link 2026-02-02T13:59Z 45.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Why its so hard to hold priests accountable for sexual abuse An expert explains how a complex set of canon laws and trials are the major obstacle to holding priests accountable. The power to take action is often vested in the Vatican"
X Link 2026-02-08T10:58Z 45.9K followers, [---] engagements
"What Olympic athletes see that viewers dont: Machine-made snow makes ski racing faster and riskier and its everywhere US Olympic skiers and scientists explain the sharp differences between natural snow and machine-made snow from the science to the rising risk of crashes"
X Link 2026-02-07T16:25Z 45.9K followers, [---] engagements
"From ski jumps and sliding bobsleds to engineering snow here are [--] essential reads on the science of the Winter Olympics Athletes will use physics concepts such as friction and lift to their advantage on the world stage in the [----] Olympic Games"
X Link 2026-02-06T14:15Z 45.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Supreme Court delivers a home run for sports bettors and now states need to scramble With leagues lobbying for their share a thriving illegal market that needs to be stifled and bettors chomping at the bit the headaches are just beginning"
X Link 2026-02-05T16:12Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements
"Glyphosate the active ingredient in the weedkiller Roundup is showing up in pregnant women living near farm fields that raises health concerns New research provides evidence for the first time that the primary chemical in Roundup is reaching people in nearby homes and it isnt just from the food they eat"
X Link 2024-06-27T03:31Z 45.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Chivalry is not about opening doors but protecting societys most vulnerable from attack Chivalry is not an elite mens club. Women have always been involved"
X Link 2026-02-04T11:27Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements
"The Supreme Court may soon diminish Black political power undoing generations of gains The Supreme Court appears poised to abolish a key part of the Voting Rights Act. It may draw on a constitutional amendment that empowered African Americans"
X Link 2026-02-03T14:15Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements
"US exit from the World Health Organization marks a new era in global health policy heres what the US and world will lose The US will no longer participate in the WHOs global influenza monitoring system a shift experts say will lead to more flu hospitalizations and deaths"
X Link 2026-02-03T20:49Z 45.9K followers, [---] engagements
"PFAS are turning up in the Great Lakes putting fish and water supplies at risk heres how they get there https://theconversation.com/pfas-are-turning-up-in-the-great-lakes-putting-fish-and-water-supplies-at-risk-heres-how-they-get-there-271489utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1769685245 https://theconversation.com/pfas-are-turning-up-in-the-great-lakes-putting-fish-and-water-supplies-at-risk-heres-how-they-get-there-271489utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1769685245"
X Link 2026-01-29T11:20Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Trumps America First policies are reshaping the global order. But the decline of U.S. dominance doesnt automatically mean a more dangerous world. A foreign policy scholar explains why theres room for optimism and a more just stable future. https://buff.ly/maNWqbf https://buff.ly/maNWqbf"
X Link 2026-01-31T19:48Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Over [--] million people drink water from the Great Lakes and contamination by forever chemicals will persist for generations. https://buff.ly/zaL7PbE https://buff.ly/zaL7PbE"
X Link 2026-01-31T21:26Z 65K followers, [---] engagements
"Ukraine has warned that Russia could soon be pumping out [----] drones a day. Iranian technology has driven that growth. A former CIA official explains how that partnership is reshaping the war in Ukraine. https://buff.ly/mbY7H9P https://buff.ly/mbY7H9P"
X Link 2026-02-01T00:47Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Children with a parent or family member who is detained or are part of a drawn-out immigration court case are twice as likely to have anxiety as young adults and a variety of other mental health issues. https://buff.ly/C2aQQsE https://buff.ly/C2aQQsE"
X Link 2026-02-01T04:48Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Trump's threat to acquire Greenland exposed a fundamental weakness in Europe's security strategy: its inability to act in unison when facing U.S. pressure even as an overwhelming majority of Europeans now view him as a force against negative peace. https://buff.ly/fVqpxmh https://buff.ly/fVqpxmh"
X Link 2026-02-01T11:48Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Over [--] million people drink water from the Great Lakes and contamination by forever chemicals will persist for generations. https://buff.ly/zaL7PbE https://buff.ly/zaL7PbE"
X Link 2026-02-02T05:35Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Denmarks generous child care and parental leave policies erase 80% of the motherhood penalty for working moms https://theconversation.com/denmarks-generous-child-care-and-parental-leave-policies-erase-80-of-the-motherhood-penalty-for-working-moms-273186utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770043007 https://theconversation.com/denmarks-generous-child-care-and-parental-leave-policies-erase-80-of-the-motherhood-penalty-for-working-moms-273186utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770043007"
X Link 2026-02-02T15:02Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements
"The Trump administration is trying to rescind a [----] EPA finding that greenhouse gas emissions threaten public health. But a federal judge already found the administration violated federal law in handpicking researchers to support its case. https://buff.ly/eYhz7xc https://buff.ly/eYhz7xc"
X Link 2026-02-03T02:28Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements
"A Clemson physicist teaches her students that figure skaters pulling their arms inward spin faster and ski jumpers' tight suits control drags. Students learn to see athletic performances as real-world applications of classroom lessons. https://buff.ly/D4t9TIk https://buff.ly/D4t9TIk"
X Link 2026-02-03T05:35Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Bad Bunnys Super Bowl show is part of long play drawn up by NFL to score with Latin America https://theconversation.com/bad-bunnys-super-bowl-show-is-part-of-long-play-drawn-up-by-nfl-to-score-with-latin-america-271068utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770076947 https://theconversation.com/bad-bunnys-super-bowl-show-is-part-of-long-play-drawn-up-by-nfl-to-score-with-latin-america-271068utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770076947"
X Link 2026-02-03T09:28Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Bad Bunnys Super Bowl show is part of long play drawn up by NFL to score with Latin America https://buff.ly/rEVh54e https://buff.ly/rEVh54e"
X Link 2026-02-03T18:22Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements
"The Supreme Court is considering a case challenging Section [--] of the Voting Rights Act and its expected to overturn it a change that legal historians say would make it easier to dilute Black voting power and roll back decades of political gains. https://buff.ly/3c7alLp https://buff.ly/3c7alLp"
X Link 2026-02-04T07:28Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements
"The clash between federal immigration agents and local officials in Minneapolis shows how federalism works in practice not by stopping federal power but by forcing it to face resistance scrutiny and accountability. https://buff.ly/CsbghyQ https://buff.ly/CsbghyQ"
X Link 2026-02-04T18:22Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show comes as the NFL seeks to expand in Mexico Brazil and other Latin American markets. #SuperBowlLX https://buff.ly/rEVh54e https://buff.ly/rEVh54e"
X Link 2026-02-04T23:03Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements
"South Carolina's '82 voting map concentrated almost all Black voters in the 7th district making it impossible for a Black candidate to get elected. This racial gerrymandering went on for decades; SCOTUS now expected to overturn the rule that ended it https://buff.ly/3c7alLp https://buff.ly/3c7alLp"
X Link 2026-02-05T00:47Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Nature rarely builds solid. Bird bones seashells and honeycombs use clever porous designs to stay strong without the extra weight. Now #3Dprinting is letting engineers copy those natural blueprints printing air into products that are lighter safer and more efficient"
X Link 2026-02-05T03:53Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Fact-checks cant stop political deepfakes from circulating but teaching about deepfakes before people see them shows promise in helping viewers spot the fakes when they show up. https://buff.ly/r7irE1Y https://buff.ly/r7irE1Y"
X Link 2026-02-05T05:35Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Congress increased ICE's funding from $8 billion in [----] to $28 billion in [----] making it the nation's most highly funded law enforcement agency. Yet the Senate has held just one public hearing on ICE since then. https://buff.ly/tWbGRue https://buff.ly/tWbGRue"
X Link 2026-02-05T09:06Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements
"Finlands poetic masterpiece the Kalevala has roots in two countries. First published in [----] the epic spans nearly [-----] lines. Now nearly [---] years later those luckless lands of the North have become an increasingly tense border zone. https://buff.ly/tmOqvcC https://buff.ly/tmOqvcC"
X Link 2026-02-05T17:14Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements
"The world produces [----] billion gallons of contaminated brine water daily. Most gets dumped in the ocean or stored in evaporation ponds. A chemical engineer explains how reclaiming that water could be a game-changer for drought-stricken regions. https://buff.ly/QvUe53L https://buff.ly/QvUe53L"
X Link 2026-02-05T18:22Z 65.1K followers, [---] engagements
"The U.S. is facing its largest #measles outbreak since [----]. South Carolina alone has reported [---] cases with rare and dangerous complications emerging in children. We pulled together [--] of our most helpful articles (thread) #health #news"
X Link 2026-02-07T02:28Z 65K followers, [---] engagements
"Game theory shows vaccine hesitancy isnt just about ignorance or morality but misaligned individual vs. collective incentives where people who worry about vaccine safety can generally rely on herd immunity to protect their children. Until they cant. https://buff.ly/XGSJRx7 https://buff.ly/XGSJRx7"
X Link 2026-02-07T02:28Z 65K followers, [---] engagements
"Countries across Europe and the Americas that had eliminated #measles have now seen it return according to WHO which keeps official records. Ultimately its a symptom of something deeper: declining trust in science and public health. https://buff.ly/4GXVitW https://buff.ly/4GXVitW"
X Link 2026-02-07T02:28Z 65K followers, [---] engagements
"Luge skeleton and bobsled athletes dont fly they hurtle down ice at [--] mph. Gravity provides the thrust while body position and tiny movements control steering and drag. One small mistake can mean a crash. https://buff.ly/RQDqs1L https://buff.ly/RQDqs1L"
X Link 2026-02-07T04:48Z 65K followers, [---] engagements
"Math of #hockey: Research shows chance plays a bigger role in hockey outcomes than in sports like football or basketball thanks to deflections bounces and split-second timing. https://buff.ly/dX7D4B6 https://buff.ly/dX7D4B6"
X Link 2026-02-07T04:48Z 65K followers, [--] engagements
"Order matters in the #Olympics. Athletes who compete first last or right after a standout performance may be judged differently. Psychological biases are part of why some sports explore computer-assisted judging. https://theconversation.com/our-psychological-biases-mean-order-matters-when-we-judge-items-in-sequence-70942 https://theconversation.com/our-psychological-biases-mean-order-matters-when-we-judge-items-in-sequence-70942"
X Link 2026-02-07T04:48Z 65K followers, [---] engagements
"How to stay warm while skiing and snowboarding and skating: a look at the materials science of how cold weather sporting gear handles athletes working up a sweat while extremely cold. https://theconversation.com/winter-olympians-often-compete-in-freezing-temperatures-physiology-and-advances-in-materials-science-help-keep-them-warm-275070 https://theconversation.com/winter-olympians-often-compete-in-freezing-temperatures-physiology-and-advances-in-materials-science-help-keep-them-warm-275070"
X Link 2026-02-07T04:48Z 65K followers, [---] engagements
"Serious leisure pursuits like mastering yoga or building D&D characters over years have can help counter Americans shrinking social networks a recreational therapy professor says. https://buff.ly/uQfve8Y https://buff.ly/uQfve8Y"
X Link 2026-02-07T05:35Z 65K followers, [---] engagements
"After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade Republican-led states have pursued a two-pronged strategy to restrict abortion access: defunding abortion providers like Planned Parenthood and attacking the safety of mifepristone. https://buff.ly/TI186iM https://buff.ly/TI186iM"
X Link 2026-02-07T07:28Z 65K followers, [---] engagements
"The #WinterOlympics start today and warming winters are making the Games harder to hold. Less natural snow means heavier reliance on snowmaking and ultimately it all means limits to how long the Winter Olympics can keep going as we know them. #climatesky http://buff.ly/VBSUAZz http://buff.ly/VBSUAZz"
X Link 2026-02-08T07:28Z 65K followers, [---] engagements
"From ski jumps and sliding bobsleds to engineering snow here are [--] essential reads on the science of the Winter Olympics https://theconversation.com/from-ski-jumps-and-sliding-bobsleds-to-engineering-snow-here-are-5-essential-reads-on-the-science-of-the-winter-olympics-274805utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770549168 https://theconversation.com/from-ski-jumps-and-sliding-bobsleds-to-engineering-snow-here-are-5-essential-reads-on-the-science-of-the-winter-olympics-274805utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770549168"
X Link 2026-02-08T11:29Z 65K followers, [---] engagements
"As Jeff Bezos dismantles The Washington Post [--] regional papers chart a course for survival Other billionaires who own newspapers are doing a better job a journalism professor explains"
X Link 2026-02-10T14:11Z 45.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Journalism may be too slow to remain credible once events are filtered through social media Responsible journalists verify and fact-check information. That can create a lag leading the audience to believe theyre not just slow but wrong"
X Link 2026-02-10T13:35Z 45.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Pneumonia vaccines for adults are now recommended starting at age [--] a geriatrician explains the change The change was spurred by a new vaccine specifically designed to protect against bacterial strains that infect adults and the growing recognition that pneumonia rates in adults over [--] are high"
X Link 2025-09-21T17:49Z 45.9K followers, [----] engagements
"What Francos fascist regime in Spain can teach us about todays America Comparisons of Trump to Hitler have become common. But some of Trumps policies may more closely resemble those of Francisco Franco of Spain says a Spanish scholar"
X Link 2026-02-11T19:59Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements
"How a 22-year-old George Washington learned how to lead from a series of mistakes in the Pennsylvania wilderness Washingtons fundamental character as a military leader was forged in the Ohio River Valley where he also inadvertently helped ignite the French and Indian War"
X Link 2026-02-10T21:58Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements
"Trump administration losing credibility with judges and grand juries a former federal judge explains why this is remarkable and unprecedented Grand juries historically rubber stamps for prosecutors attempts to indict are rejecting the Trump administrations moves to indict the presidents perceived enemies. Thats unprecedented"
X Link 2026-02-12T14:14Z 45.9K followers, [---] engagements
"The rise of Merzoni: How an alliance between Germanys and Italys leaders is reshaping Europe The center of gravity in Europe is increasingly aligning along a Rome-Berlin axis"
X Link 2026-02-11T21:48Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements
"Ending tax refunds by check will speed payments but risks sidelining people who dont have bank accounts For Americans in so-called banking deserts ending paper tax refund checks could be a costly move"
X Link 2026-02-12T11:27Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements
"Green or not US energy future depends on Native nations Native American lands contain 30% of the nations coal 50% of its uranium and 20% of its natural gas as well as copper lithium and rare earth elements"
X Link 2026-02-12T19:00Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements
"US experiencing largest measles outbreak since [----] [--] essential reads on the risks what to do and whats coming next Public health scholars worry that the resurgence of measles may signal a coming wave of other vaccine-preventable diseases"
X Link 2026-02-06T16:10Z 45.9K followers, [----] engagements
"Poor men south of Richmond Why much of the rural South is in economic crisis After a 20th-century manufacturing boom the region has been in a decadeslong decline. Rural factory towns can blame technology and globalization for their woes"
X Link 2026-02-12T20:15Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements
"Chocolates secret ingredient is the fermenting microbes that make it taste so good Sauerkraut sourdough beerand chocolate Theyre all fermented foods that rely on microbes of various types to transform the flavor of their raw ingredients into something totally different"
X Link 2026-02-13T12:36Z 65K followers, [--] engagements
"Matching Vietnamese brides with Chinese men marriage brokers find good business and sometimes love China has [--] million more men than women of marriageable age putting some bachelors in a tough spot. Some are now looking abroad for wives and many have their hearts set on Vietnam"
X Link 2026-02-13T12:36Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements
"Citizenship voting requirement in SAVE America Act has no basis in the Constitution and ignores precedent that only states decide who gets to vote The House has passed a bill to require proof of citizenship for voting. Although it likely wont become law the bill raises constitutional questions"
X Link 2026-02-12T15:35Z 45.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Medicare is experimenting with having AI review claims a cost-saving measure that could risk denying needed care The pilot launched in January [----] in [--] states could reduce wasteful spending but increases provider paperwork and risks patient access to necessary care"
X Link 2026-02-13T11:03Z 65K followers, [--] engagements
"The thinking error that makes people susceptible to climate change denial A psychologist explains how opponents of climate policies use a common thinking error to manipulate the public and why people are so susceptible"
X Link 2026-02-11T12:44Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements
"RNA is key to the dark matter of the genome scientists are sequencing it to illuminate human health and disease Researchers are embarking on the RNA equivalent of the Human Genome Project including sequencing all the chemical modifications that make cells unique"
X Link 2026-02-12T07:27Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements
"Martha Washingtons enslaved maid Ona Judge made a daring escape to freedom but the National Park Service has erased her story from Philadelphia exhibit Ona Judge was one of [--] people George Washington owned when he lived in the Presidents House in Philadelphia"
X Link 2026-02-11T21:11Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements
"Older Americans are using AI study shows how and what they think of it Over half of older adults report using AI but many also struggle with trusting the technology"
X Link 2025-08-14T21:59Z 45.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Colorado has emergency domestic violence shelters in only half its counties leaving survivors without safe housing options A lack of shelters and affordable housing means survivors of domestic violence have few places to go"
X Link 2026-02-12T20:42Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements
"Water recycling is paramount for space stations and long-duration missions an environmental engineer explains how the ISS does it Yes astronauts have to drink water that used to be pee but their urine is treated extensively until it is safer to drink than some tap water on Earth"
X Link 2026-02-13T15:43Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements
"San Francisco and other cities following a Supreme Court ruling are arresting more homeless people for living on the streets More than one year after the Supreme Courts Grants Pass v. Johnson ruling a geographer who researches homelessness finds that the ruling is leading to more places criminalizing homelessness"
X Link 2025-08-12T16:44Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements
"Why some college sports are often out of reach for students from low-income families Students who come from families that are more well-off financially have an advantage in their quest to become a college athlete researchers have found"
X Link 2026-02-11T08:00Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements
"Confused by the new dietary guidelines Focus on these simple evidence-based shifts to lower your chronic disease risk Red meat and dairy may be grabbing the headlines but processed foods and sugary drinks remain the real drivers of chronic disease"
X Link 2026-02-06T13:21Z 45.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Bennu asteroid reveals its contents to scientists and clues to how the building blocks of life on Earth may have been seeded https://theconversation.com/bennu-asteroid-reveals-its-contents-to-scientists-and-clues-to-how-the-building-blocks-of-life-on-earth-may-have-been-seeded-248096utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1738619720 https://theconversation.com/bennu-asteroid-reveals-its-contents-to-scientists-and-clues-to-how-the-building-blocks-of-life-on-earth-may-have-been-seeded-248096utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1738619720"
X Link 2025-02-04T03:41Z 65K followers, [---] engagements
"Bennu asteroid reveals its contents to scientists and clues to how the building blocks of life on Earth may have been seeded https://theconversation.com/bennu-asteroid-reveals-its-contents-to-scientists-and-clues-to-how-the-building-blocks-of-life-on-earth-may-have-been-seeded-248096utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1739073231 https://theconversation.com/bennu-asteroid-reveals-its-contents-to-scientists-and-clues-to-how-the-building-blocks-of-life-on-earth-may-have-been-seeded-248096utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1739073231"
X Link 2025-02-09T04:01Z 65K followers, [---] engagements
"Detroit spent $863 million on Little Caesars Arena. New research finds it hasnt significantly boosted hotels or short-term rentals nearby Concerts help nearby AirBNBs but sports games not so much. https://buff.ly/jQHVTPe https://buff.ly/jQHVTPe"
X Link 2026-02-06T07:28Z 65K followers, [---] engagements
"Detroit spent $863 million on Little Caesars Arena. New research finds it hasnt significantly boosted hotels or short-term rentals nearby Concerts help nearby AirBNBs but sports games not so much. https://buff.ly/PqvyxIB https://buff.ly/PqvyxIB"
X Link 2026-02-08T04:48Z 65K followers, [---] engagements
"Cattle auctions dont usually last all night. But in Texas Lake Country in June [----] ranchers sold off 4000+ animals in a nearly 24-hour auction. The Southern Plains drought cost KS OK and TX farmers an estimated $23.6B from 2020-24. https://buff.ly/LWHZzlM https://buff.ly/LWHZzlM"
X Link 2026-02-10T04:48Z 65K followers, [---] engagements
"Meet Augustus Tolton (lovingly known as Good Father Gus) the first publicly recognized Black Catholic priest in the U.S and now on his way to being canonized as a #Catholic saint. His journey broke barriers and his legacy lives on this #BlackHistoryMonth"
X Link 2026-02-10T17:11Z 65K followers, [---] engagements
"The pioneering path of Augustus Tolton the first Black Catholic priest in the US born into slavery hes now a candidate for sainthood: https://buff.ly/FXoCtXH https://buff.ly/FXoCtXH"
X Link 2026-02-10T17:11Z 65K followers, [---] engagements
"Some other billionaires could teach Jeff Bezos a thing or two about the news businesses. Their papers as well as some with nonprofit ownership models are showing how to sustain ambitious journalism. https://buff.ly/JNxbLwZ https://buff.ly/JNxbLwZ"
X Link 2026-02-11T04:48Z 65K followers, [---] engagements
"U.S. Catholic bishops are criticizing President Trumps foreign policy and while church leaders have long opposed most U.S. wars the head of Catholic chaplains has gone further reminding troops to refuse immoral orders. https://buff.ly/PdmXXbz https://buff.ly/PdmXXbz"
X Link 2026-02-12T02:28Z 65K followers, [---] engagements
"An epic border: Finlands poetic masterpiece the Kalevala has roots in [--] cultures and [--] countries The Kalevala a poetic epic filled with myth reflects the shared roots between Finnish and Karelian cultures"
X Link 2026-02-14T13:53Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements
"Firefighting planes are dumping ocean water on the Los Angeles fires why using saltwater is typically a last resort In emergencies dumping ocean water on fires may be the best option. But seawater can have long-term effects on equipment and ecosystems as a novel coastal experiment shows"
X Link 2025-01-13T20:28Z 45.9K followers, 170.6K engagements
"Why too much phosphorus in Americas farmland is polluting the countrys water Plants need phosphorus and other nutrients to grow. But soil tests cant tell if theres too much"
X Link 2026-01-29T19:36Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements
"A new EU power axis is emerging. Unlikely leadership pair of Germanys Friedrich Merz and Italys Giorgia Meloni (called Merzoni) are aligning in a partnership that could reshape Europes balance of power. https://buff.ly/kTJGkOf https://buff.ly/kTJGkOf"
X Link 2026-02-12T09:06Z 65K followers, [---] engagements
"Why protecting Colorado children from dying of domestic violence is such a hard problem Lethal domestic violence is persistent despite a statewide decline in overall homicides"
X Link 2026-02-14T20:22Z 65K followers, [--] engagements
"How a Colorado law school dug into its history to celebrate its unsung Black graduates The University of Colorado Law School had never done a history of its Black students until now"
X Link 2025-11-14T14:04Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements
"Postwar forced resettlement of Germans echoes through the decades After World War II ended in Europe millions of ethnic Germans faced an uncertain future. The political repercussions of their expulsion continue even today"
X Link 2026-02-14T18:03Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements
"A federal grand jury declined to indict [--] members of Congress after prosecutors tried to bring criminal charges against them"
X Link 2026-02-12T15:55Z 65K followers, [---] engagements
"Its a reflection of the Trump administrations remarkable loss of credibility with judges and the citizens who make up grand juries says Dickinson College (tag) President and former federal judge John E. Jones III. #USpolitics #news https://buff.ly/5mxOrG7 https://buff.ly/5mxOrG7"
X Link 2026-02-12T15:55Z 65K followers, [---] engagements
"Wildfire smoke inside homes can create health risks that linger for months tips for cleaning and staying safe The chemicals emitted when buildings and vehicles burn can find their way into nearby homes. Studies show the health risks can stick around"
X Link 2025-01-10T04:59Z 45.9K followers, [--] engagements
"Diagnosing warming winter syndrome as summerlike heat sweeps into central and eastern US As the climate changes and weather warms the freezing line is shifting bringing rain to many regions more accustomed to snow"
X Link 2024-02-27T16:09Z 45.9K followers, 91.8K engagements
"How a Colorado law school dug into its history to celebrate its unsung Black graduates https://theconversation.com/how-a-colorado-law-school-dug-into-its-history-to-celebrate-its-unsung-black-graduates-268629utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1763298812 https://theconversation.com/how-a-colorado-law-school-dug-into-its-history-to-celebrate-its-unsung-black-graduates-268629utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1763298812"
X Link 2025-11-17T00:47Z 65K followers, [---] engagements
"Denmarks generous child care and parental leave policies erase 80% of the motherhood penalty for working moms https://theconversation.com/denmarks-generous-child-care-and-parental-leave-policies-erase-80-of-the-motherhood-penalty-for-working-moms-273186utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770940626 https://theconversation.com/denmarks-generous-child-care-and-parental-leave-policies-erase-80-of-the-motherhood-penalty-for-working-moms-273186utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1770940626"
X Link 2026-02-13T00:03Z 65K followers, [---] engagements
"Archaeologists have long relied on visual judgment to match excavated fragments with museum artifacts. A new approach uses 3D scanning and computational shape analysis to test these connections with precision recovering histories thought lost https://buff.ly/GXw04di https://buff.ly/GXw04di"
X Link 2026-02-14T14:14Z 65K followers, [---] engagements
"There are long-lasting negative effects for children like Liam Ramos who are detained or watch their parents be deported Children with a parent or family member who is detained or are part of a drawn-out immigration court case are twice as likely to have anxiety as young adults"
X Link 2026-02-13T15:25Z 65K followers, 10.7K engagements
"Trumps EPA announced the reversal of a [----] finding that greenhouse gases endanger public health. Doctors say the evidence is clear: climate-linked heat air pollution extreme weather and mosquito-borne illness are killing millions worldwide. https://buff.ly/35uqMqH https://buff.ly/35uqMqH"
X Link 2026-02-13T05:35Z 65K followers, [---] engagements
"An EV researcher says the Trump administrations retreat from regulating car emissions will not stop the public and commercial transition to electric vehicles but it will make that shift harder slower and more expensive for everyone. https://buff.ly/5Xtv8CX https://buff.ly/5Xtv8CX"
X Link 2026-02-14T23:03Z 65K followers, [---] engagements
"Exiled Iranians and Venezuelans may well support regime change but diasporas dont always reflect the politics back home. A scholar of migration and security in Latin America explains: https://buff.ly/Mw5iSC0 https://buff.ly/Mw5iSC0"
X Link 2026-02-15T04:48Z 65K followers, [---] engagements
"OpenAI has deleted the word safely from its mission and its new structure is a test for whether AI serves society or shareholders OpenAIs restructuring may serve as a test case for how society oversees the work of organizations with the potential to both provide benefits and harm humanity"
X Link 2026-02-13T22:30Z 65K followers, [----] engagements
"OpenAI has deleted the word safely from its mission and its new structure is a test for whether AI serves society or shareholders https://theconversation.com/openai-has-deleted-the-word-safely-from-its-mission-and-its-new-structure-is-a-test-for-whether-ai-serves-society-or-shareholders-274467utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1771132704"
X Link 2026-02-15T08:18Z 65K followers, [--] engagements
"Why were wrong to blame immigrants for our sputtering economies Many politicians in the West from backers of Brexit to Donald Trump have convinced voters that immigrants are hurting their economies. The evidence suggests otherwise"
X Link 2016-08-22T12:33Z 65.3K followers, [--] engagements
"Climate engineering would alter the oceans reshaping marine life our new study examines each methods risks Some methods being tried to counter climate change shift the oceans biology or chemistry. Others would deflect solar radiation. All have consequences for marine life"
X Link 2026-01-15T00:15Z 228.6M followers, [---] engagements
"Fast evolution explains the tiny stature of extinct Hobbit from Flores Island New research models how the Homo floresiensis species could have evolved its small size remarkably quickly while living on an isolated island"
X Link 2019-12-06T18:33Z 45.9K followers, 2.8M engagements
"Why Congress would keep working during a government shutdown Even if other parts of the federal government shut down Congress could and would have to keep working. A legal scholar explains why and how that is possible"
X Link 2025-11-04T00:40Z 228.6M followers, [--] engagements
"Corporate hostility to religious freedom laws shows vital role of business pushing social issues The corporate backlash shouldnt be a surprise. Companies have increasingly played a more active role on social issues"
X Link 2015-04-15T23:55Z 65.3K followers, [--] engagements
"Back in the day being woke meant being smart Conservative politicians have launched attacks against the use of the word woke. If they knew the history of the word they might stop wasting their time"
X Link 2024-02-14T22:25Z 208.1M followers, [--] engagements
"Humans are killing helpful insects in hundreds of ways simple steps can reduce the harm Insects are often under pressure from several threats at once from pesticides to habitat loss to pollution"
X Link 2025-05-10T12:08Z 228.6M followers, 12K engagements
"Jeffrey Epstein is not unique: What his case reveals about the realities of child sex trafficking Child sex traffickers are typically white wealthy men who often insulate themselves from detection and charges according to a sexual exploitation scholar"
X Link 2025-11-21T02:37Z 228.6M followers, [--] engagements
"How American anti-Semitism reflects the centuries-long struggle over the meaning of religious liberty The US Constitution is supposed to protect freedom of religion. But in the 20th century white Christian nationalists used this ideal to discriminate against Jews and justify their exclusion"
X Link 2019-11-25T14:38Z 65.3K followers, [--] engagements
"Agricultural drones are taking off globally saving farmers time and money Just a few years ago agricultural drones were expensive small and difficult to use limiting their appeal to farmers. No longer"
X Link 2025-11-19T07:30Z 228.6M followers, [--] engagements
"Trumps Greenland ambitions could wreck 20th-century alliances that helped build the modern world order How the US treats its allies has been a crucial question for every president. What evolved over the centuries into an official embrace of friendly nations is now being reversed by Donald Trump"
X Link 2026-01-19T23:15Z 45.9K followers, [---] engagements
"AI is providing emotional support for employees but is it a valuable tool or privacy threat People are increasingly using AI chatbots for emotional and psychological support. Now companies are using it to support employees raising a host of issues"
X Link 2025-11-23T02:45Z 228.6M followers, [---] engagements
"A year on the Israeli-Lebanese ceasefire looks increasingly fragile could a return to cyclical violence come next Since the start of the truce on Nov. [--] [----] there have been thousands of Israeli violations inside Lebanese territory while Hezbollah has yet to disarm"
X Link 2025-11-26T23:38Z 228.6M followers, [---] engagements
"Whats lost when we photograph life instead of experiencing it Whether its through Facebook or Snapchat images and videos are changing how we communicate. But as words become more trivial our attention our creativity and even our empathy may be at stake"
X Link 2016-07-02T14:29Z 208.1M followers, [--] engagements
"Why the German language has so many great words Even if you dont have a word for it you can make one up"
X Link 2016-03-08T03:04Z 208.1M followers, [--] engagements
"Just over [--] in [--] members of Congress in [----] will be women at this rate it will take [---] years until there is gender parity For decades there were growing numbers of Democratic and Republican women in Congress but the number of Republican women has stalled"
X Link 2023-01-03T14:18Z 45.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Drones physics and rats: Studies show how the people of Rapa Nui made and moved the giant statues and what caused the islands deforestation The mysteries of Easter Island subjects of speculation for centuries yield to scientific inquiry"
X Link 2025-11-26T23:43Z 228.6M followers, [----] engagements
"How todays crisis in Venezuela was created by Hugo Chvezs revolutionary plan How does an oil-rich country end up with a food shortage A GSU international development expert explains how the legacy of one mans rise to power continues to cripple the nation"
X Link 2026-01-05T15:27Z 228.6M followers, [--] engagements
"Learning with AI falls short compared to old-fashioned web search Doing the mental work of connecting the dots across multiple web queries appears to help people understand the material better compared to an AI summary"
X Link 2025-11-22T02:41Z 228.6M followers, [--] engagements
"Property disputes in Israel come with a complicated back story and tend to end with Palestinian dispossession The plight of residents in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood of east Jerusalem highlights a history of Palestinians claims to land being ignored argues a scholar of the Ottoman Empire"
X Link 2026-01-05T14:54Z 228.6M followers, [--] engagements
"Sabertooth cat skull newly discovered in Iowa reveals details about this Ice Age predator Researchers are analyzing the fossil cranium of a Smilodon fatalis that lived more than [-----] years ago to learn more about the lifestyle of this iconic big cat"
X Link 2023-04-05T19:11Z 45.9K followers, [---] engagements
"Nearly half of Detroit seniors spend at least 30% of their income on housing costs even as real estate values fall Detroit seniors pay more in homeowners insurance utilities and property tax and those on fixed incomes can struggle to make ends meet"
X Link 2026-01-14T08:59Z 228.6M followers, [---] engagements
"The most American pop culture phenomenon of them all American Idol fittingly appeared nine months after 9/11 and ends just in time for Donald Trumps rise"
X Link 2016-04-07T17:19Z 208.1M followers, [--] engagements
"The right to vote is not in the Constitution The framers of the Constitution never mentioned a right to vote. They didnt forget. They intentionally left it out"
X Link 2020-08-27T04:29Z 45.9K followers, 28.8K engagements
"COVID-19 can cause lasting lung damage [--] ways long COVID patients respiration can suffer Understanding how injury and disease including COVID-19 can impair lung function can help researchers and clinicians better help patients who are experiencing chronic conditions"
X Link 2023-06-12T16:30Z 228.6M followers, 62.1K engagements
"How the religious right shaped American politics: [--] essential reads Trump embraced evangelicals in his first year as president. Here scholars provide historical context to how the religious right has shaped American politics over the past decades"
X Link 2017-12-23T16:00Z 208.1M followers, [--] engagements
"Trump slams brakes on Obamas climate plan but theres still a long road ahead Trumps executive order on climate will cede American leadership internationally and scores a political win. But reversing all Obamas work will require big wins in court"
X Link 2017-03-29T11:52Z 65.3K followers, [--] engagements
"How the National Guard became the go-to military force for riots and civil disturbances Some [----] National Guardsmen will stay in Washington to protect the Capitol into March according to the Pentagon. The Guard is seen as a reliable peacekeeping force but it wasnt always that way"
X Link 2025-10-30T04:58Z 208.1M followers, [----] engagements
"The hidden power of grief rituals Grief can inspire concrete acts of loyalty and generosity"
X Link 2026-01-16T04:08Z 45.9K followers, [----] engagements
"The Yezidi genocide devastated Iraqs community [--] years ago but the roots of the prejudice that fueled it were much deeper Yezidis are an example of what one scholar calls liminal minorities: faith communities whose religions legitimacy is denied by more powerful groups"
X Link 2025-11-14T23:38Z 228.6M followers, [--] engagements
"Raccoons break into liquor stores scale skyscrapers and pick locks studying their clever brains can clarify human intelligence too Trash pandas talent for escaping via lab vents may frustrate researchers but their problem-solving skills make their brains a fascinating area of research"
X Link 2026-01-16T13:24Z 228.6M followers, [---] engagements
"Black families pay more to keep their houses warm than average American families More than [--] million US households keep their homes either too cold or too hot sacrificing comfort because they cant afford to pay their energy bills"
X Link 2025-11-26T11:34Z 228.6M followers, [--] engagements
"Lower-cost space missions like NASAs ESCAPADE are starting to deliver exciting science but at a price in risk and tradeoffs Whats better many small space missions or a few large sweeping ones Space scientists are asking this question as they face budget uncertainties"
X Link 2025-12-30T05:47Z 228.6M followers, [---] engagements
"VIP patients can be a headache for their doctors When a celebrity politician or other influential person checks in a health care team can feel pressured to give in to a VIPs wishes"
X Link 2020-10-07T19:34Z 208.1M followers, [--] engagements
"Battles over patriotism Pledge of Allegiance in schools span a century As debates over protests during the national anthem continue to rage two scholars examine how legal and moral battles over the merits of patriotism in public schools have been playing out for years"
X Link 2018-09-14T17:00Z 208.1M followers, [--] engagements
"Forensic evidence suggests Paleo-Americans hunted mastodons mammoths and other megafauna in eastern North America [-----] years ago A forensic technique more often used at modern crime scenes identified blood residue from large extinct animals on spearpoints and stone tools used by people who lived in the Carolinas millennia ago"
X Link 2023-06-16T04:19Z 45.9K followers, 11.9K engagements
"Founders: Removal from office is not the only purpose of impeachment The Founders saw impeachment as a regular part of ensuring presidential accountability. A constitutional scholar offers a possible process for a rapid and smooth impeachment inquiry"
X Link 2019-09-28T04:18Z 228.6M followers, [--] engagements
"Xi-Trump summit: Trade Taiwan and Russia still top agenda for China and US presidents [--] years after last meeting The leaders of the worlds two most powerful nations are set for a rare sit-down together on Oct. 30"
X Link 2025-10-28T08:40Z 208.1M followers, [---] engagements
"The US natural gas industry is leaking way more methane than previously thought. Heres why that matters This new and more accurate estimate means that replacing coal with natural gas doesnt do as much to reduce climate change as it should"
X Link 2021-05-18T09:15Z 228.6M followers, 112.6K engagements
"Western countries are shipping refugees to poorer nations in exchange for cash A UK plan to move asylum seekers on its shores to Rwanda has been met with stiff opposition from human rights organizations. But the UK persists and Rwanda is all too willing"
X Link 2025-11-30T11:00Z 228.6M followers, [--] engagements
"The history of student loans goes back to the Middle Ages When the first universities opened in Europe some [---] years ago students literally borrowed from a chest and used their books as collateral"
X Link 2016-03-24T01:06Z 65.3K followers, [--] engagements
"How neutrinos which barely exist just ran off with another Nobel Prize Theyre beyond tiny and super mysterious. Neutrinos are an elemental particle that might just help us understand the structure and evolution of the universe"
X Link 2015-10-09T11:07Z 65.3K followers, [--] engagements
"Bias hiding in plain sight: Decades of analyses suggest US media skews anti-Palestinian How the media talks about suffering on one side compared with the other can often reveal bias in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict coverage writes a scholar of media bias and the Arab world"
X Link 2025-11-04T22:49Z 228.6M followers, [--] engagements
"The hidden cost of convenience: How your data pulls in hundreds of billions of dollars for app and social media companies Many of the apps and social media platforms you use every day may not charge you money but often there is a price to pay your privacy"
X Link 2025-07-06T03:09Z 228.6M followers, [---] engagements
"How facial recognition for bears can help ecologists manage wildlife Recent advances in computer vision and other types of artificial intelligence offer an opportunity for facial recognition to apply to bears and other animals"
X Link 2026-01-08T21:34Z 228.6M followers, [---] engagements
"NASAs big move to search for life on Mars and to bring rocks home This summer NASAs Mars Perseverance rover is taking the next giant leap in our search for signs of life beyond Earth"
X Link 2020-07-29T20:47Z 208.1M followers, [--] engagements
"Ocean warming has fisheries on the move helping some but hurting more As the oceans warm fish are moving to stay in temperature zones where they have evolved to live. This is helping some species hurting others and causing a net reduction in potential catch"
X Link 2022-02-15T17:02Z 208.1M followers, 115.3K engagements
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