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Research reveals how technology, economics can help save endangered species

The world has evolved dramatically in the 50 years since the Endangered Species Act (ESA) was passed in December 1973. Two Ohio State University academics were among a group of experts invited by the journal Science to explore how the ESA has evolved and what its future may hold. Read…

Dynamite News · Dec 26, 2023

The miserly tale of how a university took its staff’s wages – and the public paid the price

Even Scrooge would marvel at Queen Mary’s pay-docking over a marking boycott. No wonder higher education is in turmoil, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty

The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2023

How to pitch story ideas to The Conversation

While much of The Conversation’s content comes from editors identifying stories to cover and finding relevant experts to write them, we also welcome pitches – ideas for stories as yet unwritten – from academics. You are the experts, so we’re always happy to hear your ideas.

The Conversation · Dec 21, 2023

‘If this was about money, we’d still be teaching’: inside the longest adjunct strike in US history

Academics at Columbia College in Chicago are in a fierce dispute over cuts to courses and poor working conditions

The Guardian - US · Dec 10, 2023

Every UK university challenged after academics killed in Gaza

A UNIVERSITY committee representing Palestine has written to the vice chancellor of every university in the UK amid several high-profile academics'…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 8, 2023

Intel and AMD CPUs alike could be affected by this alarming new cyberattack

Academics have found a way to read important data directly from CPUs.

TechRadar · Dec 7, 2023

Scottish Government urged to end 'cruel' animal killings for grouse moors

THE Scottish Government is facing calls from more than 120 academics – including a Nobel laureate – to end “cruel” predator control measures…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 4, 2023

All the video games shortlisted for the 2023 Game Awards – reviewed by experts

Six games have been shortlisted for the 2023 Game Awards – the industry’s equivalent of the Oscars. Our academics review the finalists ahead of the announcement of the winner on December 7.

The Conversation · Dec 4, 2023

Study finds ways to direct medications to particular body parts

A study conducted by academics at the University of Gothenburg revealed a method that can change the way medicines are delivered to specific parts of the body. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 30, 2023

Australian uni students are warming to ChatGPT. But they want more clarity on how to use it

ChatGPT is one year old today. Depending on who you ask, this technology either spells great doom or great opportunity for education.

The Conversation · Nov 29, 2023