The Conversation U.S.What is an Atlantic Niña? How La Niña’s smaller cousin could affect hurricane seasonIt’s rare to see both Nina’s at the same time, but both appeared to be developing in August 2024. That could help soften hurricane season…4d ago4d ago
The Conversation U.S.Each Jewish couple’s story starts long before the wedding − and so does the celebration of their…Jewish traditions to mark a marriage often involve ceremonies and celebrations before the big day, whether it’s a ritual bath or even a…5d ago15d ago1
The Conversation U.S.How a survey of over 2,000 women in the 1920s changed the way Americans thought about female…A century ago, a pioneering sex researcher challenged the idea that respectable women did not — and should not — experience sexual desire…5d ago15d ago1
The Conversation U.S.Americans love nature but don’t feel empowered to protect it, new research showsNew research shows that Americans have positive feelings toward nature but also detects strong undertones of longing, guilt and worry.Aug 29Aug 29
The Conversation U.S.Job supervisors with disabilities can boost productivity, new research showsThe imperative for employers to accommodate people with disabilities is partly driven by the need to keep older workers on the job as the…Aug 281Aug 281
The Conversation U.S.How Smithsonian curators scavenge political conventions to explain the present to the futureHistorians will be diving for balloons and hoping for hot dish at the Democratic National ConventionAug 18Aug 18
The Conversation U.S.Robocars promise to improve traffic even when most of the cars around them are driven by people…Long before all vehicles become self-driving, AI could drastically improve traffic conditions. Traffic jams could become a thing of the…Aug 16Aug 16
The Conversation U.S.COVID-19 devastated teacher morale − and it hasn’t recoveredThe pandemic led many teachers to leave their jobs − a trend that could continue if education leaders don’t address issues that affect…Aug 157Aug 157
The Conversation U.S.How back-to-back hurricanes set off a year of compounding disasters for one city − and alarm bells…A National Academies report finds crucial lessons for everyone’s disaster planning and recovery in a town hit hard by two hurricanes…Aug 14Aug 14
The Conversation U.S.Bugs thrive in urban Los AngelesVolunteers’ traps reveal biodiversity hot spots for city insects and spidersAug 8Aug 8