Jun 02 Why giant human-sized beavers died out 10,000 years ago By Tessa Plint, The Conversation Scientists studied the fossilized bones of giant beavers to understand what they ate and whether the species could keep up with environmental change. Continue reading
May 26 The Earth's magnetic north pole is shifting rapidly – so what will happen to the northern lights? By Nathan Case, The Conversation As the Earth's magnetic north pole heads towards Siberia, concerns have been raised that the northern lights could move with it. Continue reading
May 19 The Brown v. Board of Education case didn't start how you think it did By Charise Cheney, The Conversation While the Brown vs. Board of Education case is often celebrated for ordering school desegregation, history shows many black people in the city where the case began opposed integrated schools. Continue reading
May 16 Why it's so hard to grasp the sum of the Islamic State's archaeological looting By Fiona Greenland, James Marrone, Oya Topçuoğlu, Tasha Vorderstrasse, The Conversation Looted artifacts are believed to be a significant source of income for the Islamic State, but it is difficult to apply a dollar value to historic sites. Now, a paper in the International Journal of Cultural Property offers the first… Continue reading
May 16 Baby teeth study reveals children near smelters are exposed to dangerous lead in the womb By Jill Johnston, The Conversation Outdated regulations for lead have failed to protect children’s health. Continue reading
May 12 9 ways racism impacts maternal health By Roberta K. Timothy, The Conversation As we celebrate moms this Mother’s Day, let's remember that maternal health is a right that many do not enjoy. Continue reading
May 12 Why your mom may be the mother of all heroes By Scott T. Allison, The Conversation Psychology researchers are interested in what makes a hero. Turns out many mothers tick off those same boxes by fulfilling a range of needs for their offspring. Continue reading
May 10 Koalas may be 'functionally extinct' — but what does that mean? By Christine Adams-Hosking, The Conversation Koalas are facing serious threats in the wild. Continue reading
May 07 Why the IRS is legally required to give Congress Trump's tax returns, but probably won't By Philip Hackney, The Conversation The law is clear that the IRS must turn over Trump’s returns to the House Ways and Means Committee. But there’s the law, and there’s political reality. Continue reading
May 05 The Kentucky Derby has a secret Latino history By E. Gabrielle Kuenzli, The Conversation That two top Derby contenders have their roots in Latin America is no surprise for those who study, as I do, the history of the sport. Many past Kentucky Derby champions hailed from the region – as have their trainers, owners… Continue reading