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Ecology 3 hours ago

Study documents beef industry group's early efforts to counter climate concerns

A leading U.S. beef industry trade association knew by 1989 that cattle contributed to global warming but focused its response on protecting consumer demand through public relations, according to a new study that examined ...

Agriculture 8 hours ago

Why 'vertical farming' is not a fix for our food system

The Canadian government launched its first National Food Security Strategy in June 2026. The strategy aims to invest $750 million to increase year-round Canadian production of fruits and vegetables, including on so-called ...

Social Sciences 15 hours ago

Strong reading skills may help teens resist misinformation

Students with stronger reading skills are better able to spot misinformation online—and those skills may be especially important for teenagers from disadvantaged backgrounds, according to a new study from the Brown School ...

Space Exploration 19 hours ago

Margaret Hamilton, scientist who worked on NASA's Apollo program, dead at 90

American scientist Margaret Hamilton, who led development of the computer system used by NASA's Apollo lunar program, has died at 90, her former employer said Wednesday.

Environment Oct 7, 2026

AI chatbots endorse existing climate-related policies twice as often as new proposals

A new study of multiple large language models (LLMs) found that when users asked chatbots for advice, the chatbots were more likely to make suggestions that favor the status quo over alternatives. The tendency of artificial ...

Education Oct 7, 2026

From jargon to impact: Teaching undergraduates the art of public communication

Articles published in The Conversation go well beyond academics writing for a general audience—they can also serve as valuable content for educators to use in the classroom.

Environment Oct 7, 2026

Cost of Canadian wildfires could top $2 trillion over the 21st century, study shows

Failure to curb global warming now could cost future generations of Canadians trillions of dollars in wildfire impacts alone, according to a new Simon Fraser University study. The study is among the first to put a price tag ...

Education Oct 7, 2026

Survey finds K-12 educators self-censor to avoid controversy over book selections

Elementary school teachers often put such care into creating their classroom libraries: shelving multiple copies of each book, stringing lights around them to set the mood, situating beanbag chairs and magic carpet squares ...

Plants & Animals Oct 7, 2026

Giant tortoises outnumber people in Seychelles, with nearly 183,000 on Aldabra

A landmark survey of the world's largest free-roaming giant tortoise population has revealed that the once-endangered species is thriving and stable in the Seychelles.

Social Sciences Oct 7, 2026

Cutting unnecessary tasks shows surprising links to greater employee exhaustion

Ahead of World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10, attention is turning to the question of what causes psychological strain at work. A study by Bielefeld University shows that inappropriate tasks are not the only factor associated ...

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