Nation Oct 04 The misperception that keeps bystanders from intervening and how to short‑circuit it By Catherine A. Sanderson, The Conversation
Education Sep 27 Civil rights enforcement cuts mean fewer staff, closed offices, longer waits for students with disabilities Filing a civil rights complaint with the Office of Civil Rights can be parents’ last stop. Following cuts and restructuring, this federal office is no longer serving that same resource. By David Edward DeMatthews, The Conversation
Health Sep 06 Decades after 9/11, toxic dust and PTSD may be accelerating brain aging among first responders From intense psychological trauma to exposure to neurotoxic dust, first responders at Ground Zero continue to confront significant physical and mental health risks. By Roberto Lucchini, The Conversation
Nation Aug 30 Lake Ontario to 'Lake America': Who gets to decide what goes on maps? A geographer explains the politics and procedures behind renaming American places. By Innisfree McKinnon, The Conversation
Health Aug 16 Chronic pain is missing from America's heat warnings The results of a new study suggest that chronic pain deserves a place in how the country prepares people for extreme weather. They also show that rural residents may be the least protected. By Feinuo Sun, The Conversation
Aug 15 Cyclospora spreads through human waste — so how did it get on food? By Joan Rose, The Conversation The nationwide cyclospora outbreak is very likely a result of sewage contamination in the food supply, according to scientific researchers and public health officials. Continue reading
Aug 09 Climate change may be making us lonelier. How heat waves and extreme weather disrupt social connections By Fiona Doherty, The Conversation As extreme weather becomes more common and disruptive, the effects can impair relationships, interrupt routines and communication, and damage gathering places and the foundations of community traditions. Continue reading
Aug 03 Analysis: When it comes to people in the public eye, speculation can do more harm than good By Vivienne Lewis, The Conversation Scrutiny begins with appearance, while concern begins with wellbeing. Continue reading
Jul 19 When can a power company take your land for data center infrastructure? By Aaron Walayat, The Conversation There is growing opposition to the infrastructure surrounding data centers, too — particularly the transmission lines needed to power them, which often must cross land belonging to private citizens. Continue reading
Jul 12 When managing your money, take a chatbot's 'confidence' with a grain of salt By Pawan Jain, The Conversation According to a 2025 survey of 2,000 U.S. adults by Pearl.com, a professional services platform, 19% said they lost more than $100 by following financial advice from an AI chatbot. Continue reading