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The Conversation (US)by Andrew McLean, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, University of North Dakota10 Sept 2026
Drugs for treating depression are among the most prescribed category of medications in the U.S. – 1 in 6 American adults take them.
The Conversation (US)by Steven Paton, Research Biologist, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Smithsonian Institution10 Sept 2026
El Niño is here, and forecasters warn that it’s likely to be bigger and stronger in 2026-27 than any El Niño event recorded in at least 150 years.
The Conversation (US)by Kaleigh Yost, Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Penn State10 Sept 2026
Pennsylvania has over 180 levees that span approximately 155 miles (255 kilometers) and keep its rivers from flooding.
The Conversation (US)by Manjot Kaur Sidhu, Assistant Extension Professor of Horticulture and Ornamental Horticulture Specialist, University of Maine10 Sept 2026
As late summer fades into early autumn, garden care shifts from active harvesting to preparation and planning for the next growing season.
The Conversation (US)by Kenneth Michael White, Associate Professor of Political Science & Criminal Justice, Kennesaw State University10 Sept 2026
Despite being divided on most issues, an overwhelming majority of Americans agree that their democracy is in a state of crisis or facing serious challenges.
The Conversation (US)by Jennifer Talarico, Professor of Psychology, Lafayette College10 Sept 2026
Do you remember where you were and what you were doing when you learned of the September 11 terrorist attacks that occurred 25 years ago? Do you remember what you saw on television or how you felt?
The Conversation (US)by Shiladitya Banerjee, Associate Professor of Physics, Georgia Institute of Technology10 Sept 2026
Learning is often thought to require a brain. But learning is a broad concept that does not necessarily depend on neurons.
The Conversation (US)by Mona Hanna, Professor of Pediatrics and Human Development at the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University10 Sept 2026
As a pediatrician at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in Flint, Michigan, I perform well-child checks, treat asthma and discuss nutrition with families.
The Conversation (US)by Peter McGraw, Professor of Marketing and Psychology, University of Colorado Boulder10 Sept 2026
Solo travel is surging – and an industry still largely built for two is taking note. Google reported in April 2026 that online searches involving “solo travel” hit an all-time high this year, with...
The Conversation (US)by John Hayes, Associate Professor of History, Augusta University9 Sept 2026
“Look No Further!” a billboard on the side of the highway beckons, drawing my gaze toward the red cover of a Bible.
The Conversation (US)by Jonathan Caulkins, Professor of Public Policy, Carnegie Mellon University9 Sept 2026
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a civil lawsuit against TikTok on Aug. 11, 2026, filed in Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas and accusing the social media platform of...
The Conversation (US)by Nicholas Grondin, Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies, University of Tampa9 Sept 2026
The Hawaiian Islands rarely see significant hurricane damage, but they just experienced the effects of their second hurricane in a year as Hurricane Lowell’s eyewall brushed Niihau, west of Kauai...
The Conversation (US)by Matthew Palczynski, Adjunct Faculty, Art History, Temple University9 Sept 2026
Marcel Duchamp’s “Fountain” is not for everyone – and it does not need to be. But it does encapsulate a central concern in the philosophy of art: What makes something art, and who gets to decide?
The Conversation (US)by Callie Maddox, Associate Professor of Sport Leadership and Management, Miami University9 Sept 2026
Over 70 years after the dissolution of the All-American Professional Girls’ Baseball League – and nearly 30 years since the end of the short-lived Ladies League Baseball – female baseball players...
The Conversation (US)by Michael Okun, Distinguished Professor of Neurology, Norman Fixel Institute, University of Florida9 Sept 2026
Imagine trying not to blink, resisting the urge to sneeze or refusing to scratch an intense itch.
The Conversation (US)by Gregory Porumbescu, Associate Professor of Public Affairs and Administration, Rutgers University - Newark9 Sept 2026
Drawing on 14 years of data, we examined whether access to broadband internet could improve Americans’ use of time and found that a 10% increase in broadband adoption across a community corresponds...
The Conversation (US)by Mary Magnuson, Associate Science Editor, The Conversation9 Sept 2026
Most days, you can look up and see the Sun shining above. Even if it’s hidden behind clouds, you know it’s there, lighting up the sky.
The Conversation (US)by Ian Johnstone, Professor of International Law, The Fletcher School, Tufts University9 Sept 2026
When António Guterres steps down as United Nations secretary-general at the end of 2026, he will leave his successor with plenty to do.
The Conversation (US)by John E. Jones III, President, Dickinson College8 Sept 2026
The Trump administration’s proposal to crack down on voting by mail in federal elections – articulated in a March 2026 executive order – faces its toughest legal test so far, as the Supreme Court...
The Conversation (US)by Julie Dobrow, Teaching Professor, Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Study and Human Development, Tufts University8 Sept 2026
On back-to-school night in 2005, I eagerly entered my youngest child’s first grade classroom. The walls were festooned with brightly colored responses to the prompt: “Draw something you remember.”...
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