Today’s vote and what happens next

Edition: US - Today's top story: The fear election [Click here to view this message in your browser]. Edition: US 8 November 2016 [[The Conversation]Academic rigor, journalistic flair] Editor's Note Today, America votes. After a campaign that has featured divisive and alarming rhetoric, fear of the other candidate winning might be the biggest factor driving voters to the polls. University of Florida psychology professor Ron Chandler explains why both candidates were [eager to exploit voters’ fears] – and how fear influences the vote. Tomorrow morning – barring some sort of election irregularity – either Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton will wake up as President Elect of the United States. So, what’s next? Peter Harris of Colorado State [looks to post-Brexit Britain for hints] as to how to put America’s political life back together again after a long, painful and contentious presidential election. Nick Lehr Editor, Arts and Culture Top story 'Voters' via www.shutterstock.com [The fear election] Ron Chandler, University of Florida Fear is a potent emotion that influences our decision-making. Each presidential candidate has tried to harness it during the last stretch of the campaign. Election 2016 - [What Theresa May could teach America’s next president about leading a divided country] Peter Harris, Colorado State University Will it be possible to put America's political life back together after the election? Britain after 'Brexit' offers a case study. Politics + Society - [Q&A with Yale scholar: How the FBI has meddled in politics before] Brian Balogh, University of Virginia; Beverly Gage, Yale University A historian and biographer of J. Edgar Hoover answers questions on how FBI director James Comey is handling a position with a dark past. Science + Technology - ['Spearphishing' roiled the presidential campaign – here's how to protect yourself] Arun Vishwanath, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York Despite years of public information efforts, even simple cyberattacks still succeed. Here are five steps to avoiding having your emails appear on WikiLeaks. Environment + Energy - [Why the court 'victory' for Malheur militants was anything but] Peter Walker, University of Oregon Militants who took over the Malheur Wildlife Refuge in Oregon – and were acquitted of charges – ultimately failed because local ranchers saw a better way to deal with federal agencies. Arts + Culture - [A president in a pantsuit?] Deirdre Clemente, University of Nevada, Las Vegas A fashion historian describes the controversial history of the pantsuit – and how Clinton transformed her signature ensemble into a rallying cry for female empowerment. Health + Medicine - [Inside Aleppo's medical nightmare, and why we must act] M. Zaher Sahloul, University of Illinois at Chicago Warfare and bombing are typical in Aleppo, where hospitals are targeted and even children are wounded and killed. Read how we can do more than cry, from a doctor who has served in the city. Economy + Business - [Is Uber ruling the beginning of the end for bogus self-employment?] Gregor Gall, University of Bradford Ride-sharing app Uber is facing a new wave of legal claims after a landmark ruling on work conditions. But any triumphalism is deeply premature. Rest of the World - United Kingdom [Report from Florida: voter fatigue meets campaign frenzy] Brian Ward, Northumbria University, Newcastle Every four years, voters in Florida are more in demand than almost any in the US. And this year they're especially exhausted. - Australia [Equity crowdfunding requires a rethink on company structure] Marina Nehme, UNSW Australia New sources of funding are posing a problem to the way we categorise companies. - Africa [Why Africa should resist the power of Big Sugar to undermine public health] Rob Moodie, University of Melbourne The decision to tax sugary drinks in South Africa faces furious industry opposition, but global experience shows industry cannot be trusted to put public health before profits. [The Conversation on Twitter] [The Conversation on Facebook] 3.7 million unique visitors a month You’re receiving this newsletter from [The Conversation]. Not interested anymore? [Unsubscribe instantly]. We’ll miss you. 745 Atlantic Ave. 8th Floor Boston, MA 02111