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Moral panics intensify social divisions and can lead to political violence

From the Salem witch trials to McCarthyism and Charlie Kirk’s killing, an exaggerated fear of a particular group has resulted in repression from...

02.10.2025 8

The Conversation

Ron Barrett

Bird flu could be on the cusp of transmitting between humans − but there are ways to slow down viral evolution

At the viral chatter stage of an outbreak, pathogens are just starting to infect people in sporadic bursts. It’s a sign that a pandemic may be on...

31.03.2025 10

The Conversation

Ron Barrett