Stories by The Conversation US

Gender-based violence transcends national borders and class boundaries to touch the lives of roughly 33 percent of all women worldwide

Part of the problem is that the federal government largely doesn’t support it

It is becoming as important to ask what laws will govern humans on Mars as it is to ask whether we could survive on the planet’s surface

Majority is comfortable with gentle behavioral modification

People conversing on a phone can appear to look at something yet fail to consciously detect it

The world’s most populous country is home to a slew of cyberspies and hackers who have likely stolen more secrets from businesses and governments than any other country

In the original, seeking answers was all about looking at the eyes

From the peacock tail and the eyespots of a butterfly, to the evolving camouflage of the chameleon, nature loves patterns

The Deep Space Gateway brings the dream of a human habitat in orbit about the moon and a stepping stone to Mars is now a step closer

The fungus can grow, undetected, in just a couple days

Coffee is unique among artisanal beverages in that the brewer plays a significant role in its quality at the point of consumption

North Korea is more than willing to breach sanctions to earn cash

News stories often focus on the immediate cause of the blaze

Addressing the amount of energy consumed by the CPU when running particular software could make a major difference to how long we need to charge our devices in future

Webmail is convenient for advertisers but carries with it unnecessary–and serious–danger

In an era of catastrophic weather, institutions—like agencies that manage storm barriers—as well as infrastructure must be redesigned

The space probe has shown us how complex and dynamic the rings truly are

A lack of clean drinking water, the spread of disease and mosquito breeding grounds are just some of the potential problems

They can also form towers as high as 30 ants tall

Some of the most talented and dangerous cybercrooks and cyberwarriors come from Russia, a longtime meddler in other countries’ affairs

The tiny fish are a critical part of ocean food chains

Eclipse expeditions require meticulous advance planning to ensure that astronomers and their equipment wind up in the right place at the right time

Aging infrastructure could have an adverse impact on public health

Research suggests that social interaction is good for both sufferers and those close to them