Neurology
Here’s What We Know about Stuttering
Stuttering is a complex neurodevelopmental condition, and learning about its causes will hopefully reduce the stigma surrounding it
Stories by The Conversation US
Public Health
Masks Are a Proved Way to Defend Yourself from Respiratory Infections
Respiratory viruses have rebounded hard after COVID seclusion, and masks are one of the best ways to avoid getting them
Memory
How to Help People with Memory Loss Enjoy the Holidays
As we gather for holidays, asking people with memory loss about past holiday events and traditions affects well-being and feelings of closeness
Ethics
It's Not Just O'Reilly and Weinstein: Sexual Violence Is a Global Problem
Gender-based violence transcends national borders and class boundaries to touch the lives of roughly 33 percent of all women worldwide
Climate Change
New Arctic Report Warns of Disturbances for People, Plants and Animals
Across the Arctic, rain is replacing snow, melting sea ice is leading to coastal erosion, and increased ship traffic is putting fragile ecosystems at risk
Geology
Why Mauna Loa and Other Hawaiian Volcanoes Are Different from Most
The magma that is fueling the first eruption of Hawaii’s Mauna Loa volcano in nearly 40 years is less likely to cause explosive effusions than magma at other volcanoes
Neurology
Fatherhood Changes Men’s Brain, according to Before-and-After MRI Scans
The brain of a new father goes through transitions analogous to the neural changes experienced by a pregnant woman
Public Health
What the Triple Threat of COVID, RSV and Flu Means for Children
Two epidemiologists explain how three viral illnesses are straining health care systems
Weather
Why a Warming Climate Can Bring Bigger Snowstorms
It may sound counterintuitive, but a warming climate can actually lead to bigger snowstorms
Sports
Men’s World Cup Soccer Ball, the Al Rihla, Has the Aerodynamics of a Champion
The Al Rihla may fly more quickly through the air than previous World Cup balls
Reproduction
Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pills Could Be Approved Next Year
If the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approves the first over-the-counter birth control pill, pharmacists and pharmacies could play an ever increasing role in reproductive health care...
Psychology
Why Do People Love Gross and Scary Things?
Going out of your way to get grossed out might seem to contradict human nature. But it serves a strong evolutionary purpose
Politics
Experts Grade Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube on Readiness to Handle Election Misinformation
Social media experts evaluate TikTok, Twitter and other platforms on their ability to handle the danger of misinformation about the coming 2022 elections
Genetics
How the Ancient Viral DNA in Our Genome Affects Disease and Development
Human endogenous retroviruses make up 8 percent of the human genome. Researchers are studying how active they are
Plants
How to Stop Your Jack-o’-Lantern from Rotting
Prevent your jack-o’-lantern from turning into moldy, maggoty mush before Halloween
Drug Use
Should Parents Really Be Worried About Rainbow Fentanyl?
The candy-colored drugs are the latest Halloween scare, but history suggests such fears are overblown
Reproduction
Male Birth Control Is in Development, but Barriers Still Stand in the Way
A scientist who has been developing male birth control since the 1970s says safe, reversible and affordable options are possible
Animals
How to Tell if Your Cat Loves You, According to Science
The secret of whether your cat feels bonded to you lies in behavioral signals they would show to feline friends
Water
SCOTUS Hears a Case with Broad Implications for the Clean Water Act
As the new term begins, the Supreme Court debates what wetlands should be protected under one of the EPA’s most successful and controversial efforts
Food
How to Brew the Perfect Cup of Coffee, According to Science
A mathematical model reveals the best way to achieve consistently tasty espresso
