How trains linked rival port cities along the US East Coast into a cultural and economic megalopolis

Love it or hate it, the ‘Acela Corridor’ has developed a widely recognized identity thanks to the trains that link it together.

David Alff, Associate Professor of English, University at Buffalo • conversation
April 24, 2024 ~9 min

Native American voices are finally factoring into energy projects – a hydropower ruling is a victory for environmental justice on tribal lands

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission recently ruled that it won’t approve energy projects on Native lands without tribal consent. But many more applications are pending.

Denielle Perry, Associate Professor, School of Earth and Sustainability, Northern Arizona University • conversation
April 17, 2024 ~9 min


EPA’s new auto emissions standard will speed the transition to cleaner cars, while also addressing consumer and industry concerns

The new rule isn’t a mandate for electric vehicles, but it will sharply increase their market share over the coming decade.

Alan Jenn, Associate Professional Researcher in Transportation, University of California, Davis • conversation
March 22, 2024 ~8 min

Why Biden is investing in influencers to help with this year’s election

Polling suggests young Republicans may be more enthusiastic about Trump, than young Democrats are about Biden.

Thomas Gift, Associate Professor and Director of the Centre on US Politics, UCL • conversation
March 13, 2024 ~7 min

Biden executive order on sensitive personal information does little for now to curb data market – but spotlights the threat the market poses

The dangers posed by the largely unregulated commercial data market prompted the Biden administration to try to prevent adversarial countries from exploiting Americans’ sensitive personal data.

Anne Toomey McKenna, Visiting Professor of Law, University of Richmond • conversation
March 2, 2024 ~9 min

In 2024, we’ll truly find out how robust our democracies are to online disinformation campaigns

Low tech or hi-tech, the next year will determine how much action nations take on election interference.

William Dance, Senior Research Associate, Lancaster University • conversation
March 1, 2024 ~7 min

EPA has tightened its target for deadly particle pollution − states need more tools to reach it

Reducing particle pollution can save thousands of lives, but states need more data to inform better controls. An atmospheric scientist explains what data and actions are needed.

Daniel Cohan, Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Rice University • conversation
Feb. 22, 2024 ~9 min

Is Russia looking to put nukes in space? Doing so would undermine global stability and ignite an anti-satellite arms race

Russia isn’t likely to put nuclear missiles in space, but their reported anti-satellite weapon is just as alarming. An expert on nuclear strategy explains.

Spenser A. Warren, Postdoctoral Fellow in Technology and International Security, University of California, San Diego • conversation
Feb. 17, 2024 ~9 min


Candidates’ aging brains are factors in the presidential race − 4 essential reads

Both men have faced criticism about what can appear to be obvious signs of aging, including questions about their memory and cognitive abilities.

Jeff Inglis, Politics + Society Editor, The Conversation US • conversation
Feb. 16, 2024 ~5 min

Gold, silver and lithium mining on federal land doesn’t bring in any royalties to the US Treasury – because of an 1872 law

Hard rock minerals like gold, silver, copper and lithium on public lands belong to the American public, but under a 150-year-old law, the US gives them away for free.

Sam Kalen, Associate Dean and Professor of Law, University of Wyoming • conversation
Feb. 15, 2024 ~11 min

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