Stories by The Conversation US

Direct system invasions are possible, but efforts to sow confusion and division are more likely

Research into earlier eruptions suggests this is the type of massive explosion the volcano sees about every 1,000 years

“Wing beats” can help identify targets for control programs

People seeking to radicalize others are using ads to push conspiracy theories and extremist views

The farcical allegory of climate change shows the pitfalls of relying solely on technology and misunderstanding scientific certainty

The one-year anniversary of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol is raising concerns about falsehoods that increase the risk of repeat events

This style of speech helps infants learn, but romantic adults use it as a way to show affection

An expert answers questions about when and how to use the tests

The role of climate change in such storms is difficult to discern but new research is offering clues

The ingredients that come together to produce such storms make nighttime tornadoes more common in the region

External influences on volcanoes can make predicting unrest more difficult

A microbiologist explains how Pfizer and Moderna would rapidly adjust mRNA vaccines

Some people are more “task-oriented,” while others focus more on making social connections

People with different perspectives don’t have to butt heads

When water and boiling oil mix, the result can be volatile

Increasing financial commitments and strengthening emissions reduction targets are crucial steps

A former U.N. official on the ground breaks down where negotiations are at in the second week of talks

An immunologist explains how the immune system changes as people mature

Evolutionary science suggests that humans nurture their pets like they do human children

What experts mean by “mitigation,” “carbon neutral” and six other key terms

World leaders will soon be arriving in Glasgow to hammer out details on limiting the worst impacts of climate change

Frances Haugen confirmed the negative effects caused by attempts to maximize engagement

Unless greenhouse gas emissions drop significantly, warming by 2500 will make the Amazon barren, Iowa tropical and India too hot to live in

The new findings, although preliminary, are raising concerns about the potential long-term effects of COVID-19