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Morocco’s earthquake and Libya’s floods highlight obstacles to relief efforts, from botched disaster diplomacy to destroyed infrastructure

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Morocco on Sept. 8, 2023, causing widespread damage in mountain villages. Three days later, an unusually severe Mediterranean...

Depression recovery can be hard to measure − new research on deep brain stimulation shows how objective biomarkers could help make treatment more precise

It can be challenging to create a treatment plan for depression. This is especially true for patients who aren’t responding to conventional treatments and...

Wildfire risk is soaring for low-income, elderly and other vulnerable populations in California, Washington and Oregon

As wildfires burn across the Western U.S., the people in harm’s way are increasingly those least able to protect their homes from fire risks,...

What are ‘mule addresses’? Criminologists explain how vacant properties serve as depots for illegal online purchases

Online shopping isn’t just a convenient way to buy batteries, diapers, computers and other stuff without going to a brick-and-mortar store. Many Americans also...

Earthquakes and other natural hazards are a risk everywhere – here’s how people are preparing in the US and around the world

Disasters can happen anywhere. Some places are more prone to hazards such as earthquakes, flooding and hurricanes, but there’s nowhere where the risk is...

This course uses ‘climate fiction’ to teach about the perils that a warming planet faces

Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching. “Climate Change Literature” After reading many fiction books that...

US policy of ‘pragmatic engagement’ in Afghanistan risks legitimatizing Taliban rule

For two decades, the conflict in Afghanistan occupied international attention and U.S. resources. But ever since American troops withdrew in 2021, the conflict has...

‘Time In A Bottle’: Jim Croce’s music continues to inspire 50 years after his life was cut short

On Thursday, Sept. 20, 1973, singer-songwriter Jim Croce died when his chartered plane crashed shortly after takeoff in Natchitoches, Louisiana. He was 30 years...

Spending time in space can harm the human body − but scientists are working to mitigate these risks before sending people to Mars

When 17 people were in orbit around the Earth all at the same time on May 30, 2023, it set a record. With NASA...

Moms for Liberty: ‘Joyful warriors’ or anti-government conspiracists? The 2-year-old group could have a serious impact on the presidential race

Motherhood language and symbolism have been part of every U.S. social movement, from the American Revolution to Prohibition and the fight against drunk drivers....

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