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How wildfire, humans and a warming climate led to the extinction of California’s big mammals 13,000 years ago – podcast

Firefighters in Los Angeles continue to battle devastating wildfires that have killed at least 27 people and left thousands of homes destroyed. A new fire also provoked evacuation orders north of the city.

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As Gaza ceasefire takes hold, Israeli forces turn to Jenin – a regular target seen as a center of Palestinian resistance

Just two days after a shaky ceasefire took hold in the Gaza Strip, Israel on Jan. 21, 2025, launched a large-scale incursion of the Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank.

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The UK’s international commitments on climate and nature could soon become law – and better protect our environment

As climate and biodiversity scientists, we spend most of our lives trying to understand how our planet works and how best to address the environmental challenges of our times. Yet, for the past three years, many scientists around the UK, including the two of us, have been working on legislation…

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Philanthropy provides $30B annually for science and health research − funding that tends to stay local

The foundations making charitable donations to support scientific and health research mostly give to institutions in their home states.

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How nonprofits pitch in before, during and after disasters strike

Los Angeles is reeling after fires of historic proportions raced through many communities in January 2025, destroying thousands of homes. The Conversation U.S. asked Vanessa Crossgrove Fry, an associate research professor and director of the Idaho Policy Institute at Boise State University, and an expert on sustainable management and nonprofit…

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Rethinking the Classics – a new series from The Conversation

I recently read a poem about a fearsome warrior who brought a decade-old war away from city walls to a nearby riverbank. As the waters began to glut with bodies, the god that possessed it became enraged. Taking revenge for the damage humans had done to the great river, he…

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Three ways to assess how Liverpool’s tidal energy plan will affect the environment

A proposed tidal energy scheme on Liverpool’s River Mersey is entering an early assessment and consultation phase. This multi-billion pound infrastructure project, which could span several miles across the river and power up to a million homes, exemplifies the complex challenge of planning large-scale renewable energy projects.

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We built an AI model that analysed millions of images of retreating glaciers – what it found is alarming

The Arctic has warmed nearly four times faster than the global average since 1979. Svalbard, an archipelago near the northeast coast of Greenland, is at the frontline of this climate change, warming up to seven times faster than the rest of the world.

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Acute stress and early signs of PTSD are common in firefighters and other first responders − here’s what to watch out for

The thousands of firefighters and other first responders on the front lines of the fires that are raging in the Los Angeles area are at increased risk for anxiety, depression, acute stress and post-traumatic stress disorder.

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Taller tennis players have a natural advantage – but shorter athletes shouldn’t despair

We’re nearing the halfway point of this year’s Australian Open and players like the United States’ Reilly Opelka (ranked 170th in the world ) and France’s Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard (ranked 30th) captured plenty of attention despite early-round exits.

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Israel-Hamas deal shows limits of US influence – and the unpredictable impact of Trump

A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is expected to take effect on Jan. 19, 2025, according to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Even as Israel’s cabinet delayed until Jan. 17 its vote to ratify the complex deal, Blinken said he is “very confident this is moving forward.”

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Gaza ceasefire: fragile deal offers hope for peace but could still fall apart

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How the UK’s plans for AI could derail net zero – the numbers explained

The UK government’s goal to increase public-controlled artificial intelligence computing power twentyfold by 2030 would significantly raise electricity demand. Can renewable energy supply meet it – and still have enough left over to electrify sectors like heating and transport, which must be fully decarbonised by 2050?

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This course examines Israeli school division to better understand education policy – and society – in the US

Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching.

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How interactive ‘climate fresk’ workshops are trying to accelerate environmental awareness around the globe

Six people huddle around a table, their brows furrowed in concentration as they piece together the puzzle of the changing climate. The task before them is deceptively simple yet profoundly complex: tracing the cascading impacts of greenhouse gas emissions on everything from biodiversity loss and ocean acidification to famine and…

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Why LA is on fire (it’s not just climate change)

The fires that have engulfed Los Angeles cap the hottest decade in history.

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Silicon Valley’s bet on AI defence startups and what it means for the future of war – podcast

From Gaza to Ukraine, today’s war zones are being used as testing grounds for new systems driven by artificial intelligence. Billions of dollars are now being pumped into AI weapons technology, much of it from Silicon Valley venture capitalists.

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Beyond the Israel–Hamas ceasefire, the future looks unclear. Here are six key unanswered questions

The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, to come into effect on Sunday, has understandably been welcomed by the overwhelming majority of Israelis and Palestinians.

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Despite decades of beach safety ads, at least 55 people have drowned in Australia this summer. It’s time to change tack

Australia is considered a nation of beach lovers. But with all this water surrounding us, drownings remain tragically common. At least 55 people have drowned in waterways in Australia so far this summer, most of whom drowned at the beach. And the season’s not over.

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Red squirrels fed on peanuts have weaker jaws – here’s why that matters for conservation

Red squirrels have been replaced over a large part of Great Britain by the non-native grey squirrel, introduced from North America in the late 19th century. Today, the British population of red squirrels (approximately 287,000) is mostly restricted to Scotland, northern England and some offshore islands.

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Spending, regulations and DOGE: Office of Management and Budget director plays vital role helping government get stuff done

The Office of Management and Budget sounds obscure, yet the agency plays a crucial role throughout the federal government. Presidents rely on the office to turn their ideas and wishes into actionable and funded policies.

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This class uses museums to show law students the high art of curating ideas

Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching.

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Property developers installing as few as half of promised ecological features – new report

The UK is currently one of the world’s most biodiversity-depleted countries. Urbanisation is a known driver of the nature crisis. This means that the planning system, which regulates development in the UK, plays a crucial role in protecting nature from harm.

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How lynx and wolf reintroductions to Britain could be shaped by preconceptions and psychology

Four lynx were recently and illegally released into the Scottish highlands in two separate incidents. The news prompted searchers to comb the Cairngorms region, the UK’s biggest national park. People were warned not to approach the animals if they encountered them.

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The UK is surprisingly short of water – but more reservoirs aren’t the answer

Despite its rainy reputation, the UK’s public water supplies are often threatened by drought and water scarcity. Shouldn’t the country do a better job of capturing and using all its rain?

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