RARE PHOTOS: 41 - The Real Truth

As El Niño strengthens across the Pacific, Australian farmers could face fierce frosts

In the highlands of Papua New Guinea, crops have been killed by drought and frost.

The Conversation · Sep 29

Can governments ever convince women to have more babies? Here’s what other countries can teach us

Australia will see more deaths than births by the 2060s according to the Intergenerational Report released by the treasurer last week. Two trends are working together: Australians are living longer and having fewer babies.

The Conversation · Sep 29

Our research shows how AI is getting better at exams. Here’s how unis can respond

When ChatGPT arrived at the end of 2022, universities scrambled to determine whether generative AI was good enough to pass assessments and make it easy for students to cheat.

The Conversation · Sep 29

The cycle of hate: How Canada and the U.S. entered a cycle of hostility and how they can break it

For decades, the relationship between Canadians and Americans was defined by proximity, economic interdependence and a shared sense of partnership.

The Conversation · Sep 29

America’s final military withdrawal from Iraq is a major bonus for Iran

The last of the US-led coalition forces are leaving Iraq. It’s a significant bonus for Iran. The withdrawal date, September 30, was also the date by which Baghdad had pledged to bring numerous powerful Iran-backed militias under state control. But this deadline looks certain to be missed.

The Conversation · Sep 29

Alien life? Why the possibility of exoplanet LHS 1140b emitting helium gas is so exciting

This summer, exoplanet science — the study of planets orbiting stars beyond our sun — took a big step forwards.

The Conversation · Sep 29

The right to truth — and justice — need to be part of this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada released its 94 Calls to Action in 2015, institutions and communities across the country have developed programming to increase awareness of the residential school system. This is vital work. However, this is only part of what reckoning with truths about colonial…

The Conversation · Sep 29

Why monkeys handle conflicts better than we do

Léa suggests postponing the launch by a week. The data speaks for itself, and the recommendation seems reasonable. However, at the last team meeting, Marc had defended sticking to the original date. Agreeing to the change now would mean admitting he was wrong. The issue gets resolved when management decides…

The Conversation · Sep 29

How can the same El Niño cause drought in one part of the world and floods in another?

The Pacific Ocean is warming unusually quickly, and this year’s El Niño has already surpassed previous records. Forecasters expect it to strengthen even further before approaching its usual peak around December.

The Conversation · Sep 29

How World Trade Organization reform could help address the EU-China trade imbalance

The world was closely watching the high-stakes US-China summit in Washington from September 23 – 25, which resulted in the US and China agreeing, among other things, to extend their trade truce by two months. Now, the spotlight has shifted to Beijing, as the EU and China enter the final…

The Conversation · Sep 29