Health Oct 02 In mountain areas flooded by Hurricane Helene, these health risks are rising By Jennifer Horney, The Conversation
World Jul 26 The history of spectacular Olympic opening ceremonies These flashy events, which kick off each games, aim to tell fresh stories about the host city and country, and set new creative standards for live mega-events. By Catherine Baker, The Conversation
Nation Jul 09 Digging in the sand can be deadly. No, really Research suggests more people die from sand burial suffocation than from shark attacks. Here's why. By Stephen P. Leatherman, The Conversation
Politics May 24 What to watch for in Trump trial’s closing arguments, from a law school professor For both prosecutors and defense attorneys, the closing arguments serve to tell the jury why the evidence is believable or not, why and how the facts are linked or not and, most importantly, why their decision to either acquit or… By Jules Epstein, The Conversation
Economy May 23 Americans leave a huge chunk of change at airport security checkpoints − here’s what it means for the penny debate Should the U.S. get rid of pennies, nickels and dimes? The debate has gone on for years. Many people argue for keeping coins on economic-fairness grounds. Others call for eliminating them because the government loses money minting low-value coins. By Jay L. Zagorsky, The Conversation
May 11 Did a tapeworm really eat part of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s brain? By Adam Taylor, The Conversation Kennedy had been suffering from cognitive difficulties. Doctors initially suspected that he had a brain tumour, but it turned out to be a parasite infection – specifically, a pork tapeworm larva lodged in his brain. Continue reading
Jan 21 Why extreme cold weather events still happen in a warming world By Mathew Barlow, The Conversation While the world can expect fewer severe cold events as average temperatures rise, people still need to be prepared for wintry blasts. An atmospheric and climate scientist explains why. Continue reading
Jan 13 Laundry is a top source of microplastic pollution. Here’s how to clean your clothes more sustainably By Judith Weis, The Conversation Textiles shed microfibers while they are manufactured, worn and disposed of, but especially when they are washed. A single wash load can release several million microfibers. Continue reading
Jan 06 6 space missions to look forward to in 2024 By Ali M. Bramson, The Conversation From the Moon’s south pole to an ice-covered ocean world, several exciting space missions are slated for launch in 2024… Continue reading
Dec 02 How dozens of U.S. adolescents are dying of drug overdoses each month, shown in 3 charts By Ty Schepis, The Conversation Drug overdoses are killing young Americans in unprecedented numbers: The monthly total rose from 31 in July 2019 to 87 in May 2021, the period with the most recent data. Continue reading