Could South Africa’s recent flooding have been foreseen? It has long been a challenge for scientists and engineers around the world.
Hamlet, the tormented prince of Denmark, embodies our own struggles: between reason and violence, courage and inaction. He is a modern character in an endlessly quotable play.
Solutions already exist. What’s holding humanity back is the will to get past the status quo and embrace innovation.
The choice of Rwanda has a logic about it. But it’s also controversial.
Flooding is arguably even more problematic in informal settlements because of the lack of planning.
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A new study finds congestion charging and creating car-free streets and separated bike lanes have been most effective at reducing car use in European cities.
‘Vranyo’ is the Russian word for a lie that you tell to make yourself look good, whether people believe it or not.
Russia and Ukraine have held several rounds of failed peace talks. Understanding the challenges to successful peace talks helps illuminate the struggle for peace in Eastern Europe.
Viruses do more than just cause disease – they also influence ecosystems and the processes that shape the planet. Tracing their evolution could help researchers better understand how viruses work.
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan dissolved Parliament rather than face a no-confidence vote. The Conversation asked an expert: What happens next?
The difference between a language and dialect is just as much about politics as it is linguistics.
The British prime minister, his wife and the chancellor of the exchequer are all in legal trouble over lockdown gatherings.
The extraordinary Dunedin longitudinal study shows vaccine resistance can be laid down before high school age in response to childhood trauma or neglect. But better early education could help.
His major work The Quiet Violence of Dreams is about a young man undergoing a mental breakdown, something that the novelist also experienced.
Ground is collapsing and massive lakes are draining in a matter of days. Thawing permafrost is having profound effects on the region and its infrastructure.
Many of Africa’s large aquatic animals, such as dolphins, manatees and turtles, are being killed for meat.
The dynamics of the “strategic vote” in France have amplified the restructuring of the political field around three major poles: centrist, identitarian and far left.
The Marvel universe is expanding with new heroes in new films and shows that break new boundaries and tackle new genres.
Are the eggs you’re buying this Easter good for cocoa farmers, kids and the Earth – or actually doing harm? Our 2022 scorecard of the big brands can help you buy better than before.
Sri Lanka is facing one of its worst ever economic crises. There are a host of reasons, but China is not to blame.
