ChatGPT is changing the way we write. Here’s how – and why it’s a problem
Ritesh Chugh Have you noticed certain words and phrases popping up everywhere lately? Phrases such as “delve into” and “navigate the landscape” seem to feature in everything from social media posts to news articles and academic publications. They may
The Conversation / 05 Oct, 2024
The long-feared Middle East war is here. This is how Israel could now hit back at Iran
Jerusalem: Iran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program remains its jewel, which the US and allies believe is cover for its pursuit of atomic bombs
The Conversation / 03 Oct, 2024
Chess: a game rooted in military strategy that has become a tool of international diplomacy
Bradford: Refusal to maintain national status quo and instead articulate concerns about their societies has led to several grandmasters from various countries having to go into political exile
The Conversation / 29 Sep, 2024
After recent attacks, the Hezbollah-Israel confrontation could become more intense
Beirut: For Hezbollah, these attacks, despite significant human losses, can bolster it politically
The Conversation / 24 Sep, 2024
India’s new mega-dam will roil lives downstream with wild swings in water flow every day
North Lakhimpur (Assam): People’s reliance on river based on natural, uncontrolled flows, however, once dam is done, NHPC will control river flows
The Conversation / 14 Sep, 2024
Polio in Gaza: what does this mean for the region and the world?
Gaza: It is important to maintain wastewater surveillance for polio, which is an early warning mechanism that can initiate public health action before symptomatic cases occur
The Conversation / 26 Aug, 2024
Bangladesh’s protests explained: What led to PM’s ouster and the challenges that lie ahead
Dhaka: Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has accepted a role as chief adviser of interim government
The Conversation / 07 Aug, 2024
Young people brought down Bangladesh’s repressive leader. Will they now be empowered to lead real change?
Dhaka: A true democratic transition in Bangladesh now requires competitive elections and a new form of governance
The Conversation / 06 Aug, 2024
Hamas leader’s killing in Tehran likely to further escalate violence in Middle East
Tehran: Haniyeh’s killing comes within hours of Israeli airstrike in southern Beirut, in which Israeli officials believe they killed senior Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr
The Conversation / 31 Jul, 2024
Until 1968, presidential candidates were picked by party conventions – a process revived by Biden’s withdrawal from race
Washington: Some Democrats are worried that a new nominee, selected in primaries or caucuses lack legitimacy
The Conversation / 22 Jul, 2024
Political assassinations are not just an American problem – they have been all too frequent throughout history
Adelaide: Assassinations continue to be common occurrence in liberal democracies too, despite having more stable governments overall
The Conversation / 21 Jul, 2024
One small update brought down millions of IT systems around the world. It’s a timely warning
Author David Tuffley is Senior Lecturer in Applied Ethics & CyberSecurity, Griffith University, Australia. This weekend’s global IT outage caused by a software update gone wrong highlights the interconnected and often fragile nature of modern IT infrastructure. It demonstrates
The Conversation / 20 Jul, 2024
