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A nonprofit news website dedicated to unlocking knowledge from experts for the public. No paywall or ads. Also now at: https://t.co/RMejHS7k1E

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We know it’s difficult to put your trust in the media. We get it. Here’s a video we made to explain how The Conversation works – and why we think sharing news straight from trust-worthy experts is important to bringing research-based insights to the public
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Now, after Trump created a $1.8 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund,” American University legal scholar Paul Figley says: “I was right.”
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A former Department of Justice lawyer spent years warning that presidents could use the little-known Judgment Fund as a political piggy bank. ⬇️
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“Hi, baaaaby! Are you huuungry?” Parentese uses real words and grammatically correct sentences, but with exaggerated intonation, a higher pitch, stretched-out vowels and a slower rhythm. And it’s good for language development. theconversation.com/is-baby-talk-b…
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The world spent years preparing for Ebola outbreaks. But the strain now spreading in Congo and Uganda is one scientists still don’t have an approved vaccine for – only one that has been tested in apes. theconversation.com/ebola-strain-s…
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Nearly 2/3 of highly engaged farmers market shoppers are women with average household incomes between $40,000-$50,000. They especially appreciate supporting local farmers, buying nutritious food and connecting with community. theconversation.com/who-shops-at-f…
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Saving bats is an economic issue. When bats disappear, pesticide use rises, rural counties lose millions in revenue and local governments face higher borrowing costs. One colony of 150 big brown bats can eat 600,000 crop-damaging beetles in a year. theconversation.com/how-much-is-a-…
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When facing a difficult moment, hearing someone else's perspective might feel helpful, but psychology research suggests you won't truly feel better unless you do the mental work yourself to reshape how you see the situation. theconversation.com/you-can-change…
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