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Got the winning lottery ticket? An economist explains what to do with all that money
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Jay L. Zagorsky, Boston University (THE CONVERSATION) A yet-to-be-identified person in South Carolina recently won the Mega Millions jackpot of almost US$1.537 billion. Meanwhile, the Powerball’s prize continues to grow and is currently at $750 million. This ...
E-cigarettes and a new threat: How to dispose of them
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Yogi H. Hendlin, University of California, San Francisco (THE CONVERSATION) The two largest global brands of capsule coffee, Nespresso and Keurig, are regarded by many as environmental nightmares. Billions of the throwaway nonrecyclable plastic products currently ...
Why did the flu kill 80,000 Americans last year?
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Patricia L. Foster, Indiana University (THE CONVERSATION) The 2017-2018 flu season was historically severe. Public health officials estimate that 900,000 Americans were hospitalized and 80,000 died from the flu and its complications. For comparison, the previous ...
The risk of ‘cascading’ natural disasters is on the rise
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Farshid Vahedifard, Mississippi State University and Amir AghaKouchak, University of California, Irvine (THE CONVERSATION) In a warming world, the dangers from natural disasters are changing. In a recent commentary, we identified a number of costly and ...
Why health apps are like the Wild West, with Apple just riding into town
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Michael L. Millenson, Northwestern University (THE CONVERSATION) The heart rate monitor built into the new Apple Watch has sparked sharp debate over its risks and benefits, even though the feature was cleared by the Food and ...
We tested women and men for breast cancer genes – only 18 percent knew they had it
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Michael Murray, Yale University (THE CONVERSATION) There are diseases and health conditions that are essentially invisible to us until it is too late. When those problems are life-threatening, such as cancer, and if there is a period ...
Where is all the ivory from? Using forensic science and elephant DNA to stop poachers
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Samuel Wasser, University of Washington (THE CONVERSATION) As the largest land mammal, African elephants are keystone species in their environment. We are currently losing up to 50,000 African elephants to poaching each year with fewer than ...
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Shanghai lockdown disaster, fleeing tide of citizens striving for escape
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China’s land revenue dropped 38% in April amid lockdown concern
China's COVID testing playbook: how far can it go?
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China Eastern crash victim relative demands answers over US report of intentional dive
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Covid outbreak difficult to control, Beijing closes many places
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Four CCP officials died suddenly within two weeks
Dalian top official investigated, independent report shows history of persecuting religious group
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Covid-19 epidemic resurges in Sichuan, China
Resentment reaching its peak as Chinese ‘Big Whites’ force citizens to give home keys
Li Keqiang laid out a successor before leaving office?
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![Zero-COVID: Sichuan struggling for supplies, Chongqing and Guangzhou are getting hit]()
Zero-COVID: Sichuan struggling for supplies, Chongqing and Guangzhou are getting hit
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![Satellite image of Chinese submarine potentially Type 093B]()
Satellite image of Chinese submarine potentially Type 093B
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![Shanghai: Citizens turn to national "anti-fraud" app to report authorities' reopening news]()
Shanghai: Citizens turn to national "anti-fraud" app to report authorities' reopening news
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![China’s economic downturn this time is different]()
China’s economic downturn this time is different
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![Three Chinese banks suddenly freeze all deposits, leaving clients angry]()
Three Chinese banks suddenly freeze all deposits, leaving clients angry
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![Unable to buy a ticket, a man hand made a simple boat to escape from Shanghai]()
Unable to buy a ticket, a man hand made a simple boat to escape from Shanghai
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![Shanghai announces resumption of normal life, surprising its citizens]()
Shanghai announces resumption of normal life, surprising its citizens
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![Extreme weather: Heavy snow and rain keep affecting China]()
Extreme weather: Heavy snow and rain keep affecting China
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![Shanghai lockdown disaster, fleeing tide of citizens striving for escape]()
Shanghai lockdown disaster, fleeing tide of citizens striving for escape
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![U.S. to send 4 unmanned surface ships to RIMPAC 2022, China stays uninvited]()
U.S. to send 4 unmanned surface ships to RIMPAC 2022, China stays uninvited
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![China’s land revenue dropped 38% in April amid lockdown concern]()
China’s land revenue dropped 38% in April amid lockdown concern
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![China's COVID testing playbook: how far can it go?]()
China's COVID testing playbook: how far can it go?
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![Beijing closes 101 subway stations, upgrading its controls amid COVID outbreaks]()
Beijing closes 101 subway stations, upgrading its controls amid COVID outbreaks
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![China Eastern crash victim relative demands answers over US report of intentional dive]()
China Eastern crash victim relative demands answers over US report of intentional dive
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![China’s Zero-Covid hurt e-commerce, JD.com reports heavy losses]()
China’s Zero-Covid hurt e-commerce, JD.com reports heavy losses
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![China: cities closed, massive protests and economy fell to a 30-year low]()
China: cities closed, massive protests and economy fell to a 30-year low
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![U.S. boosts military presence in Indo-Pacific to block China’s invasion on Taiwan: Experts]()
U.S. boosts military presence in Indo-Pacific to block China’s invasion on Taiwan: Experts
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![Covid outbreak difficult to control, Beijing closes many places]()
Covid outbreak difficult to control, Beijing closes many places
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![Chinese netizens question Shanghai’s claim of easing the lockdown]()
Chinese netizens question Shanghai’s claim of easing the lockdown
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![Four CCP officials died suddenly within two weeks]()
Four CCP officials died suddenly within two weeks
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![Dalian top official investigated, independent report shows history of persecuting religious group]()
Dalian top official investigated, independent report shows history of persecuting religious group
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![Friend-sourcing is a big blow to China’s economy: expert]()
Friend-sourcing is a big blow to China’s economy: expert
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![Covid-19 epidemic resurges in Sichuan, China]()
Covid-19 epidemic resurges in Sichuan, China
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![Resentment reaching its peak as Chinese ‘Big Whites’ force citizens to give home keys]()
Resentment reaching its peak as Chinese ‘Big Whites’ force citizens to give home keys
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![Li Keqiang laid out a successor before leaving office?]()
Li Keqiang laid out a successor before leaving office?
