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02/02 L’impact de The Conversation en 2025 : comment notre média fait bouger les lignes

Auditions parlementaires, consultations par des organismes publics, connexions avec la société civile, conférences… En 2025, nos articles ont eu des répercussions bien concrètes sur le débat public et sur la société.

03/12 The Conversation France certifié par le JTI (Journalism Trust Initiative)

The Conversation France obtient la certification JTI. Ce label reconnaît notre engagement pour un journalisme indépendant, transparent et rigoureux.

01/12 Why meetings can harm employee well-being

Work meetings can be sources of stress and dissatisfaction. But there are ways to improve them.

05/11 The Conversation France obtient la certification Journalism Trust Initiative (JTI)

The Conversation France obtient la certification JTI. Ce label reconnaît notre engagement pour un journalisme indépendant, transparent et rigoureux.

31/10 Higher education: why women in France are less likely to pursue science than men

A recent survey suggests that young women in France, who are held back by gender stereotypes, may also be eschewing scientific fields because they prioritise subject passion more often than men.

27/10 ‘Minimalist’ lifestyles may not effectively tackle overconsumption. Can performance management help?

There are environmental and personal reasons to consume less. Doing so may require an approach grounded in human behaviour, not a trend.

17/10 Academic freedom: how to defend ‘the very condition of a living democracy’ in France and worldwide

A study titled “Defending and promoting academic freedom” that was conducted for a French higher education and research organisation discusses four areas for improvement of this crucial effort.

01/10 The smartphone in Saudi Arabia: between women’s empowerment and surveillance

In Saudi Arabia, smartphones offer women new avenues of empowerment, even as they remain tools of surveillance in a society where gender inequality persists.

29/09 AI poses risks to national security, elections and healthcare. Here’s how to reduce them

Individuals, organisations, countries and AI developers all have a role to play.

19/05 Covid-19 death tolls in Europe highlight stark regional differences in 2020 and 2021

Data collected during and after the pandemic continue to be analysed. Excess mortality figures reveal a significant and varied loss of life expectancy in Europe.

13/05 AI methods help predict the emergence of ‘gazelles’ and other high-growth firms, but challenges remain

High-growth firms, including start-ups known as “gazelles”, boost economic development and employment. AI methods can help identify them.

11/05 Pope Leo XIV’s recent predecessors at the Vatican defended migrants. Will he do the same?

Pope Francis, as well as all the pontiffs who preceded him since 1939, defended migrants and immigration. What stance will Pope Leo XIV take?

07/05 Culture wars, political polarization and deepening inequality: the roots of Trumpism

US President Donald Trump is not an accident of history. His re-election is in line with a profound structural change in American society that began at the end of the Cold War.

23/02 Sea-level rise: a new method to estimate the probability of different outcomes – including a worst case

Planners need more reliable projections of future sea-level rise to protect communities and ecosystems. A new method helps produce them.

13/02 What happens in the brain when there’s a word ‘on the tip of the tongue’?

Having a word “on the tip of the tongue” has happened to all of us. Behind this everyday phenomenon lie complex brain mechanisms.

10/02 Generative AI, online platforms and compensation for content: the need for a new framework

How will content creators be compensated for material used by artificial intelligence? Disputes involving tech giants such as Google and Meta illustrate the issues involved.

05/02 Trump’s second tone: authoritarian, radical and triumphalist in a divided US

US President Donald Trump claimed that “national unity is now returning to America” in an inaugural speech marked by vows to radically change government. But a razor-thin Republican majority in Congress and a divided electorate could complicate his plans.

12/01 Did Covid really push some Italians out of the country’s cities?

The pandemic amplified a trend toward suburbanisation, particularly in Italy, where the search for more affordable housing and the rise of remote work encouraged an “escape” from urban centres.

09/01 How Jean-Marie Le Pen permanently reestablished the far right in France

Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of the Front National, gave the far right a visibility and longevity it had never known in contemporary France. His daughter Marine Le Pen took over in 2011 and renamed the party the National Rally.

08/01 L’impact de The Conversation en 2024 : comment notre média fait bouger les lignes

Auditions parlementaires, consultations par des organismes publics, connexions avec la société civile, conférences… En 2024, nos articles ont eu des répercussions bien concrètes sur le débat public et sur la société. L’audience ne fait pas tout : à quel degré se mesure l’impact de nos publications ?

07/01 L’impact de The Conversation en 2024 : comment notre modèle fait-il bouger les lignes ?

Auditions parlementaires, consultations par des organismes publics, connexions avec la société civile, conférences… En 2024, nos articles ont eu des répercussions bien concrètes sur le débat public et sur la société. L’audience ne fait pas tout : à quel degré se mesure l’impact de nos publications ?

07/01 Champagne, caviar or salmon: are luxury foods becoming more accessible?

The notion of food luxury has evolved and democratised in recent years. How did this happen? And what do the richest people now eat?

31/12 Sustainable consumption: too expensive for the poor, not enough for the wealthy

*n the realm of responsible consumption, price sends a more nuanced signal than it appears. Consumption is not only about utility but also about belonging or standing apart.

30/12 Jimmy Carter: president, pastor and prophet

An unpopular president, then a respected philanthropist and peacemaker, Jimmy Carter will be remembered as a pious man whose actions were always rooted in his religious faith.

29/12 Is it time to recognise the Taliban government in Afghanistan?

The government in place in Kabul, which has been in charge of the whole of Afghanistan since August 2021, is still not recognised. This in no way improves the lot of Afghan women in the country.

26/12 Hallucinogens approved for treating psychiatric disorders: what does the science say?

MDMA, psilocybin, ketamine derivatives, and other hallucinogens are authorised in certain countries to treat depression or post-traumatic stress disorder. What is the level of evidence?

23/12 Why personalised gifts are the real winners during the holiday season

The festive season is a time for gift-giving. But beware of last-minute, thoughtless gifts. In addition to the monetary value, the personal investment counts.

22/12 Dans les coulisses de la rédaction de The Conversation France

Chez The Conversation, chaque article est le fruit d’une collaboration unique entre journalistes et chercheurs. Découvrez comment nous travaillons pour rendre accessibles les savoirs académiques, sans jamais sacrifier leur rigueur.

17/12 Chanel is in search of a creative revival. Is Mathieu Blazy the right person for the job?

The fashion world has been waiting to learn the name of the person who will succeed Karl Lagerfeld and Virginie Viard.

15/12 Beyond checking a box: how a social licence can help communities benefit from data reuse and AI

Individualised notions of consent for data use do little to help societies seeking to address collective health crises and other community needs.

12/12 Can the UK’s ‘Online Safety Act’ tame the hidden violence in leisure communities?

New UK legislation aims to curb online abuse by enforcing swift removal of harmful content. Research shows even leisure communities can foster toxic behaviour.

10/12 Reconciling technology with humanism: the future of education in the age of generative AI

Generative AI can help personalise learning and improve student engagement. But teacher training is essential if AI is to serve, not undercut, the goals of a humanistic education.

08/12 Market-driven approaches to plastic pollution won’t end inequalities – and waste pickers are speaking up

To be truly fair, a global treaty on plastic pollution must tackle the inequalities at the heart of current recycling and waste management systems.

03/12 Leading the charge: how regenerative business leadership can improve social, environmental, and economic systems

Regenerative business empowers communities, boosts resilience, and can improve the environment. The RIFT model can help CEOs drive this shift, balancing profit with purpose for lasting, net-positive impact.

01/12 Comment se finance un média indépendant comme The Conversation

Dans un monde où l’information est souvent biaisée et influencée par des intérêts économiques ou politiques, l’accès à une information fiable et indépendante est plus crucial que jamais.

24/11 Major cybercrime crackdowns signal shift in global cybersecurity strategies

International law enforcement efforts against ransomware groups achieved successes in 2024. More global coordination is needed to keep up with cybercriminals, who are constantly adapting.

19/11 Reading dark romance: The ambiguities of a fascinating genre

What does the growing success of these provocative novels, often portraying romantic relationships tinged with violence, tell us eight years after #MeToo?

14/11 What CO₂ ‘jumps’ from Antarctic ice say about climate change

The equivalent of four more years of global CO₂ emissions could soon be released into the atmosphere, exacerbating climate change.

12/11 An agreement ends resistance to a renewable energy plant in French Guiana… but is it energy justice?

An agreement between an indigenous community and an energy company secured the development of a power plant in exchange for community benefits. But the deal does not meet energy justice principles.

08/11 Stories of gangsters who’ve left their life on the streets behind – podcast

Listen to The Conversation Weekly for an interview with gang expert Dennis Rodgers, and Gaz, a former gang leader from Sierra Leone.

07/11 How informing shoppers can help fight inequality

Economists have traditionally viewed inequality through those directly affected or distant observers. But the informed-consumer perspective offers a path to reduce inequality through purchases.

30/10 ‘Noah’s arks’ for fruit trees: How conservation orchards preserve and boost biodiversity

Faced with the collapse of biodiversity, there is an urgent need to protect the genetic diversity of species. But to preserve fruit trees, seed banks are not enough.

29/10 How the Abbé Pierre Foundation and Emmaüs can overcome their founder’s cumbersome legacy

In the wake of sexual assault allegations, how can the Abbé Pierre Foundation and the Emmaüs organisations move on from the symbolic figure of their founder?

22/10 Paris’s iconic Centre Pompidou: a cultural superstar facing economic and environmental challenges

An iconic building in the heart of Paris, the Centre Pompidou is set to close its doors for a five-year renovation. Before the closure, let’s take a look at its economic model.

22/10 Walk or run in the rain? A physics-based approached to staying dry (or at least getting less wet)

You have certainly experienced this situation before. Let’s approach the problem from a physics perspective and try to calculate the amount of water that will fall on you based on your speed.

20/10 Walk or run in the rain? A physics-based approached to staying dry (or at least drier)

You have certainly experienced this situation before. Let’s approach the problem from a physics perspective and try to calculate the amount of water that will fall on you based on your speed.

16/10 Gangs’stories : A glimpse of hard lives around the world

What can we learn from the trajectories of those who have taken part in a gang? Can they ever get out? What do they tell us about the societies in which these gangs operate?

14/10 Gangs’stories: Soraya, the ‘real’ Queen of the South in Nicaragua

Known locally as “la Reina del Sur”, Soraya’s story shows how gender issues permeate the criminal activities of gangs and drug traffickers.

13/10 2024 US presidential election: can we believe the polls?

Major election polls got it wrong in 2016 and again in 2020. The fault lies with the complexity of the American system and also with certain shortcomings of the polling institutes themselves.

26/09 Why do we yawn when we see someone else yawn?

One yawn, a second, a third and it’s your turn. Many biological explanations have been put forward, but what is the scientific consensus?

25/09 Gangs’stories: Danny’s tales of machismo in Glasgow

Danny, was a Glaswegian gang member. His past experiences mirrors in many ways the broader transformation of Glasgow over several decades.

17/09 Gangs’stories: The Sierra Leonian gangster who gave up violence and drugs for poetry

Gaz the farmer clears his throat, and we begin again to talk about Gaz the gangster.

11/09 What I learned about eco-anxiety after listening to the climate stories of 1,000 people from around the world

Online searches for the terms “eco-anxiety” and “climate anxiety” have risen dramatically in the last five years. New research explores what this means and how it might help catalyse action.

27/08 Thailand’s youngest ever prime minister: a new veneer for old power structures

Be wary of mistaking the 38-year-old prime minister’s arrival with a political renewal.

25/07 How solar storms play havoc with our lives

The Sun gives us light, warmth and, occasionally, tans. But our star also experiences crises and storms that can have very real repercussions on everyday life.

22/07 Maritime commerce and climate change: how effective would a carbon tax on shipping be?

Decarbonising shipping is more urgent than ever. But is a carbon tax the best way to achieve this? Wouldn’t it increase inequalities without sufficiently reducing greenhouse gas emissions?

15/07 Pink passion: rosé on the rise as millennials dictate new wine codes

The millennials have boosted rosé consumption: in the United States alone, 65% of them declare themselves “rosé drinkers”. How can this overall success be explained?

08/07 How the genome diversity of major crops tells the story of their evolution

Genome analysis of common tropical crops reveals genetic diversity that is crucial to their improvement in face of environmental challenges.

07/07 Where do side stitches come from?

What a painful feeling side stitch is What causes it and how do you get rid of it?

04/07 Walking or running: for the same distance, which consumes more energy?

Over the same distance, you’ll go faster by running, but you’ll be active for longer by walking. What costs us the most energy?

28/06 Grand Slam tennis: how economics shed light on champions’ performances

Wimbledon, Rolland-Garros, US Open, Australian Open… Tennis is not just about muscles and nerves, and research sheds fascinating light on athletes’ strategies and performances.

27/06 How air pollution can affect athletes

Sports activities can expose you to pollutants that are hazardous to your health.

05/06 Spa holidays in France: ‘taking the waters’ with a doctor’s prescription

France’s approach to thermal medicine is more than just day at the spa. Instead, the country’s practice of “thermalism” is medically recognised and state reimbursed.

28/05 Pro-Russian breakaway region Transnistria shows limits of domino theory in international relations

It is often said that Transnistria will be “the next domino” that Moscow will try to knock down, after Crimea and Donbass. However, the famous domino theory has its limits.

22/05 Climate: can young activists still sway the outcome of COP negotiations?

Since the major demonstrations organised in Madrid (COP25) and Glasgow (COP26), young people seem to have less and less of a voice at the UN’s major climate conferences. Why?

25/04 #MeTooGarçons: ‘In France, 80% of violent acts against men affect those under 18’

As #Metoo continues to unfurl in France, men are now also speaking up against abuse they experienced. The Conversation sat down with the country’s first sociologist researching this phenomenon.

01/04 Ocean forests: how ‘floating’ mangroves could provide a broad range of ecological and social benefits

Mangrove forests are shrinking due to human activities, yet they’re essential for shoreline protection and carbon sequestration. Ongoing research explores the concept of “floating” mangrove forests.

27/03 How can a baby learn two languages at the same time?

If you’re lucky enough to be able to teach your child several languages, don’t hesitate!

26/03 Chinese acquisitions in the Bordeaux vineyards: have their new owners really been neglecting them?

Contrary to popular belief, only a minority of Bordeaux vineyards bought by Chinese investors have had a negative outcome.

25/03 What makes voatsiperifery the world’s best pepper

Endemic to Madagascar, voatsiperifery is one of the secrets of the world’s top chefs. But it has to be grown in a way that preserves its environment and guarantees producers a fair income.

14/03 Debate: The amorality of ‘Oppenheimer’

Christopher Nolan’s historical drama took home seven Oscars, but the film conspicuously avoids Oppenheimer’s intimate involvement in how his diabolical weapon was used – and where.

11/03 Mental workload: how can we prevent our brains from overheating?

Despite being a central concept in the digital age, mental workload remains difficult to define and study in real-life situations.

10/03 Seeing green: some older-car owners show that there’s more than one way of being eco-friendly

While electric cars have significantly lower emissions over their entire lifecycle, research shows that owners of older cars can experience mobility in a more restrained way.

26/02 Could tardigrades have colonized the Moon?

Tardigrades are tiny animals known for their extraordinary survival skills. But are they enough to survive a space-probe crash and life on the moon?

13/02 Financial sanctions: banks’ reactions depend on their location, research reveals

German banks located outside of areas regulated by a key financial watchdog sharply increased business with sanctioned countries.

08/02 AI in the developing world: how ‘tiny machine learning’ can have a big impact

Traditionally dominated by the use of centralised, resource-intensive servers, machine learning is being democratised with the growth of “TinyML”, distinguished by its small size and low cost.

29/01 From Twitter to X: one year on, are white supremacists back?

When Elon Musk took control of Twitter, many were concerned about the reappearance of extremist accounts. In retrospect, X has shown itself to be selective.

24/01 Training to reduce cognitive bias may improve decision making after all

It has long been thought one couldn’t bend one’s intuition. Recent research reveals it is in fact possible to reduce bias through training.

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16/01 Domestic violence: criminalising coercive control in France could bring more justice to victims

The concept of “coercive control” reframes domestic violence as an attack on human rights and resources rather than an assault.

10/01 ‘Legal animism’: when a river or even nature itself goes to court

Some countries have managed to elevate nature and ecosystems to the status of legal entities. Do these innovations really help to protect the environment?

17/12 James Bond and Aston Martin’s DB5: behind the scenes of one of cinema’s most successful product placements

The release of “No Time to Die”, scheduled for next spring, is an opportunity to analyse the role of the Aston Martin brand and the way it contributes to the construction of the character.

07/12 How agriculture can make the most of one of the world’s biggest carbon stocks, soil

Soil contains three times more carbon than the atmosphere. As climate change has become a global threat, agriculture’s ability to store more or less carbon is under close scrutiny.

06/12 How agriculture can make the most of one of the world’s biggest carbon sink, soil

Soil contains three times more carbon than the atmosphere. As climate change has become a global threat, agriculture’s ability to store more or less carbon is under close scrutiny.

07/11 Overcoming the climate crisis with trade-based strategies

As global warming accelerates, a new study indicates that new trading patterns could develop as an adaptation strategy.

20/10 L’UE et le conflit israélo-palestinien : de nombreuses voix, pas de vision commune

L’UE semble désormais trop divisée pour jouer un rôle significatif dans une quelconque résolution du conflit.

24/09 Debate: Why France needs the Fifth Republic

Opposition forces in France are using the president’s unpopularity to push for a new constitution. It’s a dangerous game.

07/08 How debt has morphed into a new form of work for women

In different parts of the world, managing debt on a day-to-day basis is a real job, and one that is mainly taken on by women.