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The Conversation is an independent, non-profit media organisation that publishes news and analysis sourced from the academic and research community. Founded in Australia in 2011, it has expanded globally with editions in various countries. The platform provides insightful articles that aim to inform public debate, offering expert commentary on current events and key issues. Academics and researchers write the content, ensuring that the information is grounded in evidence and research. The Conversation is committed to making knowledge accessible to a broad audience, promoting a deeper understanding of complex topics.
The Conversation is an independent, non-profit media organisation that publishes news and analysis sourced from the academic and research community. Founded in Australia in 2011, it has expanded globally with editions in various countries. The platform provides insightful articles that aim to inform public debate, offering expert commentary on current events and key issues. Academics and researchers write the content, ensuring that the information is grounded in evidence and research. The Conversation is committed to making knowledge accessible to a broad audience, promoting a deeper understanding of complex topics.
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Universal vaccine for colds, flu, Covid shows promise, suggests new study
A new study in mice explores a nasal vaccine approach that could offer broad protection against respiratory infections
 "Universal vaccine for colds, flu, Covid shows promise, suggests new study")
The worse your mental health problem, the less sympathy you get: Here's why
Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and some personality disorders, including borderline and narcissistic personality disorder, tend to attract less empathy and more suspicion
 "The worse your mental health problem, the less sympathy you get: Here's why")
What weight loss jabs reveal about science of appetite, hunger control
Originally developed for Type 2 diabetes, GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy prolong natural satiety signals, extending the post-meal fullness phase to support appetite control and weight loss
 "What weight loss jabs reveal about science of appetite, hunger control")
Smartphone photos may mislead doctors, put patients at risk: Study
Smartphone cameras enhance images for aesthetics by adjusting colour, light and detail, but these automatic edits can distort features and compromise medical accuracy during remote consultations
 "Smartphone photos may mislead doctors, put patients at risk: Study")
Ali Khamenei killed: How Iran's most powerful leader ruled and fell
As one of Iran's longest-serving leaders, Khamenei was almost as ubiquitous in Iranian society as his predecessor, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, who founded the Islamic Republic of Iran in 1979
 "Ali Khamenei killed: How Iran's most powerful leader ruled and fell")
How China using cheap AI will get the world hooked on its technology
For liberal democracies such as the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada, the growth of Chinese AI tools creates a strategic headache
 "How China using cheap AI will get the world hooked on its technology")
Anxiety in teenagers linked to excess free sugar intake, study suggests
The results of the study showed a significant positive association: teenagers who consumed high amounts of sugary drinks had 34 per cent higher odds of being diagnosed with an anxiety disorder
 "Anxiety in teenagers linked to excess free sugar intake, study suggests")
'First-night effect': Why it's hard to sleep when you're somewhere new
From an evolutionary perspective, lighter sleep or more frequent awakenings when we're somewhere new may be protective, allowing us to detect potential threats
 "'First-night effect': Why it's hard to sleep when you're somewhere new")
'Picky eating starts in womb': Here's how to expand your child's palate
People are born liking the taste of sweet and disliking the taste of bitter. These traits are thought to be protective in that they can help drive someone toward sources of calories
 "'Picky eating starts in womb': Here's how to expand your child's palate")
How Britain's royal family can weather former Prince Andrew's arrest
Britain's royal family now faces one of its biggest modern-era tests after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest
 "How Britain's royal family can weather former Prince Andrew's arrest")
Almost half of antibiotic prescribing for surgery is inappropriate: Report
The report shows while fewer antibiotics are prescribed in the community than a decade ago, there is still room to improve antibiotic prescribing in hospitals
 "Almost half of antibiotic prescribing for surgery is inappropriate: Report")
Bowel cancer rates rising among young people, but they can reduce risk
About half of all bowel cancer cases appear to be linked to lifestyle-related factors. These include alcohol consumption, smoking, physical inactivity, diets high in red and processed meat
 "Bowel cancer rates rising among young people, but they can reduce risk")
Gut microbes could be anti-ageing as scientists seek youthful microbiome
Certain foods, such as yogurt and kefir, or dietary supplements contain probiotics - living microbes that may benefit the gut microbiome
 "Gut microbes could be anti-ageing as scientists seek youthful microbiome")
Do positive affirmations work? Psychologist examines the evidence
Positive self-talk is only helpful in safe environments. In unsafe or harmful situations (for example, an abusive relationship) staying positive may blind you to potential dangers
 "Do positive affirmations work? Psychologist examines the evidence")
Why Sigmund Freud is making a comeback in the age of authoritarianism, AI
In times of political upheaval, state-sponsored violence and collective trauma, psychoanalysis offers tools for making sense of the seemingly senseless
 "Why Sigmund Freud is making a comeback in the age of authoritarianism, AI")
OpenAI drops 'safely' from mission as new structure tests AI's loyalties
OpenAI currently faces several lawsuits related to its products' safety, making this change newsworthy
 "OpenAI drops 'safely' from mission as new structure tests AI's loyalties")
As climate changes, what does future hold for Winter Olympics, Paralympics
Except the snowy cold winter that comes to mind when you picture the Olympic Games may not be tenable for much longer
 "As climate changes, what does future hold for Winter Olympics, Paralympics")
Social media fuels rising mental disorders, suicidal thoughts among teens
Social networks exploit young people's vulnerability and actually help boost certain disorders that they are prone to
 "Social media fuels rising mental disorders, suicidal thoughts among teens")
How mental health has changed in baby boomers, Gen X across their adulthood
In both cohorts, mental health was generally at its best during a person's 30s; but, from middle age, average levels of psychological distress began to increase
 "How mental health has changed in baby boomers, Gen X across their adulthood")
Genes play bigger role in lifespan now than they did a century ago: Study
Heritability isn't a fixed biological property but a measure that depends entirely on the population and circumstances you're looking at
 "Genes play bigger role in lifespan now than they did a century ago: Study")