Stories by The Conversation US

As atmospheric temperatures rise with climate change, baseballs can travel farther through the air, allowing for more home runs

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned about the dangers of xylazine, but Narcan (naloxone) can still save people’s life during an overdose

Ocean animals are growing sicker from ingesting too much plastic

A neurologist explains why our bodies fare better when aligned with the natural light of standard time

Not only can snakes hear sounds traveling through the air, researchers find, but different species react differently to what they hear

Science has long overlooked the clitoris, but the organ’s diversity in the animal kingdom reveals its importance

Tiny flies that pollinate cacaos are struggling, and this could affect our supply of chocolate

A temporary Twitter block after the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria shows how vital the platform has become for responding to disasters

Commuting creates a liminal space that allows people to transition between home and work, which remote work doesn’t provide

Stuttering is a complex neurodevelopmental condition, and learning about its causes will hopefully reduce the stigma surrounding it

Respiratory viruses have rebounded hard after COVID seclusion, and masks are one of the best ways to avoid getting them

As we gather for holidays, asking people with memory loss about past holiday events and traditions affects well-being and feelings of closeness

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

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

The brain of a new father goes through transitions analogous to the neural changes experienced by a pregnant woman

Two epidemiologists explain how three viral illnesses are straining health care systems

It may sound counterintuitive, but a warming climate can actually lead to bigger snowstorms

The Al Rihla may fly more quickly through the air than previous World Cup balls

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

Going out of your way to get grossed out might seem to contradict human nature. But it serves a strong evolutionary purpose

Social media experts evaluate TikTok, Twitter and other platforms on their ability to handle the danger of misinformation about the coming 2022 elections

Human endogenous retroviruses make up 8 percent of the human genome. Researchers are studying how active they are

Prevent your jack-o’-lantern from turning into moldy, maggoty mush before Halloween

The candy-colored drugs are the latest Halloween scare, but history suggests such fears are overblown