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The US has given military aid to Israel since the 1960s, backed by both domestic and regional strategic interests, including containing Iran.
Breathing wildfire smoke can cut years off people’s lives. As fires become more frequent in a warming world, smoke is leading to a public health crisis, harming people far from the flames.
Even in a concrete jungle like Los Angeles, wild species show up in surprising places. New research identifies the types of wildlife that best tolerate urban development.
Colon cancer is curable when caught early, but some insurers are either refusing to cover or significantly delaying approval for colonoscopies.
Estudos sobre um exoplaneta que está perdendo rapidamente sua atmosfera sugere aos cientistas por que os exoplanetas encontrados tendem a ter determinados tamanhos
Research on one exoplanet that’s rapidly losing its atmosphere is hinting to scientists why exoplanets tend to look a certain way.
What does it mean when a staunch supporter of Israel in Congress says he no longer supports Israel’s leadership? It’s a new kind of relationship between the longtime allies.
Donald Trump tried to overturn the 2020 election results. But the work of others, from lawmakers to judges to regular citizens, stopped him. There are cautionary lessons in that for the 2024 election.
Religious beliefs can provide motivation, hope and endurance in the long and often discouraging task of mobilizing people for social change.
A scholar of Israeli politics explains why Israelis are increasingly turning against Netanyahu and his promise that Israel can quickly defeat Hamas and bring Israeli hostages home.
Israel’s highest court has struck down the government’s law limiting its power. Three scholars look at why the law was proposed, what it aimed to do and who supported – and opposed – it.
Depending on the methods used, the measurement of forest carbon can vary by as much as 100%.
Threats from disappointed donors over the language used during campus protests about the Israel-Hamas conflict have become angrier and more public than in the past.
The TV producer showed how storytelling can bridge divides and serve as a beacon of truth in a complex world.
Most Australians want to age at home, where they can remain connected to their communities and neighbourhoods. But what happens if you’re renting?
Despite its historic importance, Sharpeville itself has remained unknown and its residents anonymous, yet they have a story to tell.
Scholars writing for The Conversation take a deeper look at some of the issues expected to be on the agenda when the leaders of the world’s two biggest economies meet.
À force d’être exposés à des médias violents et aux représentations que ces médias véhiculent, les enfants peuvent développer une vision déformée du monde, perçu comme un endroit dangereux et hostile.
A changing climate, humans and fire were a deadly combination for the big animals that used to roam southern California. Listen to The Conversation Weekly podcast.
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Associate Professor of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles
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Ph.D. Candidate in Astrophysics, University of California, Los Angeles
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Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation Professor of Israel Studies, University of California, Los Angeles
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Professor of Political Science and Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles
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Professor of Law and Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles
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Ph.D. Candidate in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of California, Los Angeles
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Écologiste et analyste en télédétection, University of California, Los Angeles
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Professor of Environmental Health Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles
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Associate Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of California, Los Angeles
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Research Project Director, University of California, Los Angeles
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Michael J. Connell Distinguished Professor of Law Emeritus, University of California, Los Angeles
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Associate Professor of Chicana/o and Central American Studies, University of California, Los Angeles
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Research Professor of Geography, University of California, Los Angeles
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Professor Emeritus of History, University of California, Los Angeles
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Founder and Executive Director of the Center for Scholars & Storytellers and Assistant Adjunct Professor in Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles
