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The Conversation (US)by Hilary Smith, Professor of History, University of Denver25 Aug 2026
Lactose intolerance makes drinking milk or eating ice cream a literal pain. For some people, eating a dairy treat can lead to bloating, nausea and diarrhea.
The Conversation (US)by K. Chad Clay, Director, Center for the Study of Global Issues (GLOBIS); Associate Professor of International Affairs, University of Georgia25 Aug 2026
In the lead-up to the 2026 midterm elections, how is the U.S. government performing in terms of human rights? Listening to politicians, it can be difficult to know.
The Conversation (US)by Matthew N. Hannah, Associate Professor of Rhetoric, Politics and Culture, University of Wisconsin-Madison25 Aug 2026
On Election Day in 2024, as voters cast their ballots, Elon Musk posted a campaign music video supporting Donald Trump’s bid for president.
The Conversation (US)by Jordan Smith, Assistant Professor of English, University of Northern Colorado25 Aug 2026
Hopefully to mean “I hope”; singular “they”; “primary bedroom” instead of “master bedroom” – all are examples of recent language changes. How do such changes develop?
The Conversation (US)by Erin Victor, Postdoctoral Researcher in Sustainability, University of Maine25 Aug 2026
Standing in your local retail store, it can be mind-boggling to try to weigh the pros and cons of all the packaging options. Take shampoo, for example.
The Conversation (US)by Anne Garland Mahler, Professor and Director of Latin American Studies Program, University of Virginia25 Aug 2026
For decades after the Cuban Revolution’s victory in 1959, influential anticommunist circles in the United States claimed that Cuba’s communist government sowed social division and allied with...
The Conversation (US)by Michael A. Robinson, Research Scientist in Atmospheric Chemistry, University of Colorado Boulder25 Aug 2026
As wildfire smoke plumes travel thousands of miles, sunlight and atmospheric chemistry bleach their color, strip away their campfire aroma and add them to the mix of urban smog.
The Conversation (US)by Bonface Osindi, Data Scientist in the College of Veterinary Medicine, Global Health-Kenya, Washington State University25 Aug 2026
If being outside in the heat for even a few minutes felt miserable this summer, imagine what it’s like for herders who are always out walking with their livestock and rarely get a break.
The Conversation (US)by Paul Christine, Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz25 Aug 2026
The City Council of Pueblo, Colorado, voted to ban the distribution of syringes through syringe service programs starting in May 2024.
The Conversation (US)by Jennifer D. Kobrin, Assistant Professor of Adult and Continuing Education, University of Tennessee25 Aug 2026
Over half of Philadelphia adults ages 18-64 read at a fifth grade level or below, according to a nationwide assessment released in 2020.
The Conversation (US)by Naomi Cahn, Professor of Law, University of Virginia24 Aug 2026
The Buss family’s 47-year ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers, 17-time NBA champions, could soon come to an end despite their patriarch’s clear wishes before he died.
The Conversation (US)by Sharon Avni, Professor of Academic Literacy and Linguistics, Borough of Manhattan Community College, CUNY24 Aug 2026
“Emma,” a young Jewish woman who we met in 2019, didn’t belong to a synagogue. She didn’t have a Jewish partner. She didn’t observe Jewish rituals regularly.
The Conversation (US)by Brooke Schedneck, Associate Professor of Religious Studies, Rhodes College24 Aug 2026
I recently returned from leading an educational program in Thailand focusing on how Buddhists practice the religion in their day-to-day lives.
The Conversation (US)by David Duvernell, Professor of Biological Sciences, Missouri University of Science and Technology24 Aug 2026
My students and I encountered a mystery. We were partnering with the Missouri Department of Conservation to monitor for fish presence and abundance in the Missouri Ozarks.
The Conversation (US)by Matthew Koss, Professor of Physics, College of the Holy Cross24 Aug 2026
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com. How do ice cubes cool a drink?
The Conversation (US)by Christopher Coffman, Master Lecturer in Humanities, Boston University24 Aug 2026
With forecasters of doom debating the end of reading, of publishing and of literacy in general, what should we make of William T. Vollmann’s forthcoming novel, “A Table for Fortune”?
The Conversation (US)by Tieyuan Zhu, Associate Professor of Geophysics, Penn State21 Aug 2026
When lightning strikes, it superheats the air around it and creates a shock wave that we hear as thunder. But thunder doesn’t just travel through the atmosphere to our ears.
The Conversation (US)by Linda M. Boland, Professor of Biology, University of Richmond21 Aug 2026
Growing up, my brothers were fascinated by the first “Rocky” movie. They were trying to get stronger and excel in sports, so one scene stood out almost as much as Rocky sprinting up the museum...
The Conversation (US)by Billy J. Stratton, Professor of English and Literary Arts, University of Denver21 Aug 2026
It’s disconcerting to envision human thought becoming redundant or deemed inferior due to advancements in artificial intelligence. But for all its ills, AI cannot be ignored or wished away.
The Conversation (US)by Kim S. Bernard, Professor of Biological Oceanography, Oregon State University21 Aug 2026
The companies fishing for Antarctic krill have harvested so much so quickly that the season had to close in August 2026, three months before it was scheduled to end.
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