The Conversation U.S.Robocars promise to improve traffic even when most of the cars around them are driven by people…Long before all vehicles become self-driving, AI could drastically improve traffic conditions. Traffic jams could become a thing of the…15h ago115h ago1
The Conversation U.S.How flawed research into election fraud in South Korea undermined democracy and intensified…An academic’s claims of irregularities at the ballot box created a media buzz in South Korea. The reality, however, suggested data was…3d ago23d ago2
The Conversation U.S.Tagging seals with sensors helps scientists track ocean currents and a changing climateIn some of the most remote places on Earth, tags attached to seals collect data at the cutting edge of ocean science.Jul 25Jul 25
The Conversation U.S.Why is it so hard to know how many independent voters there are?Increasingly, the media, pollsters and pundits are focusing on independent voters and their effects on election outcomes.Jul 2412Jul 2412
The Conversation U.S.Ferns and flowers bribe helpful ant defenders with nectar, but ferns developed this ability much…Our study shows whyJul 192Jul 192
The Conversation U.S.Inequality in life and deathNewspaper obituaries have long discriminated against womenJul 187Jul 187
The Conversation U.S.Engineering mini human hearts to study pregnancy complications and birth defectsHuman heart organoids allow researchers to study the developing heart while avoiding the ethical issues of using human embryos and the…Jul 111Jul 111
The Conversation U.S.Why expanding access to algebra is a matter of civil rightsDistricts across the country have struggled to improve access and diversity in advanced math classes for years. A new approach offers hope.Jul 513Jul 513
The Conversation U.S.Politics is still both local and personal — but only for independents, not for Democrats or…Independents’ political views and policy preferences reflect the economic and social conditions they see and experience every day…Jul 417Jul 417
The Conversation U.S.AI search answers are the fast food of your information dietThey’re convenient and tasty but no substitute for good nutritionJun 201Jun 201