Behavior
The Psychological Differences between Those Who Love and Loathe Black Friday Shopping
Some people are more “task-oriented,” while others focus more on making social connections
Stories by The Conversation US
Psychology
‘Constructive Arguing’ Can Help Keep the Peace at Your Thanksgiving Table
People with different perspectives don’t have to butt heads
Basic Chemistry
Why Frozen Turkeys Explode When Deep-Fried
When water and boiling oil mix, the result can be volatile
Climate Change
Watch These 5 Key Issues in 2022 to See if COP26 Climate Promises Are Kept
Increasing financial commitments and strengthening emissions reduction targets are crucial steps
Climate Change
Dispatch from the Glasgow Climate Summit as Talks Intensify
A former U.N. official on the ground breaks down where negotiations are at in the second week of talks
Vaccines
Why Vaccine Doses Differ for Kids and Adults
An immunologist explains how the immune system changes as people mature
Animals
Dog and Cat ‘Moms’ and ‘Dads’ Really Are Parenting Their Pets
Evolutionary science suggests that humans nurture their pets like they do human children
Climate Change
A Quick Guide to Climate Change Jargon (ahead of COP26)
What experts mean by “mitigation,” “carbon neutral” and six other key terms
Climate Change
Four Key Issues to Watch at the Upcoming Climate Summit
World leaders will soon be arriving in Glasgow to hammer out details on limiting the worst impacts of climate change
Mental Health
Facebook Whistleblower Testified That Company’s Algorithms Are Dangerous: Here’s Why
Frances Haugen confirmed the negative effects caused by attempts to maximize engagement
Climate Change
Earth Could Be Alien to Humans by 2500
Unless greenhouse gas emissions drop significantly, warming by 2500 will make the Amazon barren, Iowa tropical and India too hot to live in
Epidemiology
Even Mild Cases of COVID May Leave a Mark on the Brain
The new findings, although preliminary, are raising concerns about the potential long-term effects of COVID-19
Behavior
Unvaccinated Workers Say They’d Rather Quit Than Get a Shot, but Data Suggest Otherwise
The actual number who resign rather than get the vaccine is much smaller than the survey data suggest
Weather
Hurricane Ida: How Climate Change Is Influencing Storms
Rising temperatures are increasing the hurricane risks to New Orleans and other coastal area
Natural Disasters
Tropical Storm Henri Could Bring Dangerous Storm Surge
The moon, wind direction, atmospheric pressure and seafloor shape all help determine how high a surge will be
Privacy
What is Pegasus? How Surveillance Spyware Invades Phones
A cybersecurity expert explains the NSO Group’s stealthy software
Environment
Wild Pigs Release as Much Carbon Emissions as 1 Million Cars
The invasive animals uproot soil, exposing it to microbes that release greenhouse gases
Public Health
Should Your Child Get the COVID Vaccine?
A pediatric infectious disease expert answers questions about whether the vaccine is safe and why children need it
Medicine
Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Suspension—What This Means For You
An infectious disease doctor answers questions about the CDC’s and FDA’s decision to pause the vaccine’s use over a possible link with blood clots
Biology
Chocolate’s Secret Ingredient Is Fermenting Microbes
Underneath the shiny wrapper, a chocolate bunny is a fermented food
