Stories by The Conversation US

A molecular biologist explains how the kits function, and why the U.S. has faced problems

The use of off-the-shelf components means bad actors can easily look for vulnerabilities

A study of the virus’s genetic sequence suggests similarities to that seen in snakes, but the origin must still be verified

Steam volcanic eruptions like this one can only be detected seconds or minutes in advance

The provincial government has an expansive plan that ranges from limiting nicotine to raising taxes on the products

There is enough oxygen in the air to last for millions of years

Diagnoses could be made of individuals with AD pathology years before the first symptoms

Bacteria live on our eyeballs, and understanding their role could help treat common eye diseases

Six years ago, lake levels were low, now lakeside communities face widespread flooding

The now-extinct animals once lived from Florida to Alaska, and weighed as up to 100 kilograms

Changes to El Niño influence precipitation and temperature patterns around the globe

The Dec. 22 landslide at the Indonesian volcano led to a predictable tsunami in the area

It might sound scary, but the ‘dark web’ is not much different from the rest of the internet

As bigger wildfires occur more frequently, even ecosystems adapted to fire may have difficulty recovering

Most people diagnosed with the disease survive less than two years

California needs to be better prepared for fires and change how it develops communities

Fear of fines may fuel more sudden stops and rear-end accidents

The guidelines come from the Association for Computing Machinery

Differences observed along the Cascadia Fault explain why certain areas see more rumbling

Longer wildfire seasons and development are driving up firefighting costs

The injury is too shallow to impair pain signals

Did the Stars and Stripes on the moon signify the establishment of an American colony?

The goal is a health care system where patients have accurate and updated records that are secure against tampering or snooping

Perhaps the draw of roller coasters is the enjoyment of the visceral sensation of fear itself, much like watching a horror movie