The Conversation U.S.inSymbioticaWild animals can experience trauma and adversity too − as ecologists, we came up with an index to…New research finds that marmots who experience adversity early in life have a lesser chance of survival.20h ago120h ago1
The Conversation U.S.inThe ConversationCollaboratively imagining the future can bring people closer together in the presentThe future and its possibilities are something that you actively co-create with others. New research suggests that imagining together makes…2d ago22d ago2
The Conversation U.S.inThe New Climate.Time to Freak Out? How the Terror of Hurricanes Can Fuel Climate DenialTerror management theory explores the lengths our minds will go to to deny existential threats. Psychologists explain what that means…2d ago112d ago11
The Conversation U.S.inWorld Ocean ForumSharks and rays leap out of the water for many reasons, including feeding, courtship and…Breaching is one of the most spectacular behaviors among marine animals. A recent review shows that many shark and ray species breach, and…3d ago3d ago
The Conversation U.S.inWise & WellHow Beef Defined AmericaCattle contributed to colonial takeover of native lands, deforestation, and eventually climate change and ever-more sedentary lifestyles.5d ago235d ago23
The Conversation U.S.inThe ConversationHalloween isn’t about candy and costumes for modern-day pagans — witches mark Halloween with…For members of the minority religion of Wicca and witchcraft — part of contemporary paganism — Halloween is not just a children’s holiday…5d ago35d ago3
The Conversation U.S.inThe ConversationNASA wants to send humans to Mars in the 2030s − a crewed mission could unlock some of the red…Before sending humans to Mars, NASA will first return humans to the Moon’s surface to test its technology and train astronauts.Oct 251Oct 251
The Conversation U.S.inThe ConversationScientists around the world report millions of new discoveries every year − but this explosive…Don’t be fooled by the image of a mad scientist isolated in his basement laboratory. Science is a collaborative endeavor, and international…Oct 2410Oct 2410
The Conversation U.S.inThe ConversationSome online conspiracy-spreaders don’t even believe the lies they’re spewingThese people share conspiracy theories to promote conflict, cause chaos, recruit and radicalize potential followers, make money, harass, or…Oct 234Oct 234
The Conversation U.S.inWise & WellNo, Fungi Won’t Make You a ZombieThe fictional zombie apocalypse is rooted in real science, however (just ask the zombie cicadas)Oct 22Oct 22