Aug 03 Why the first flowers may have looked like magnolias By Mario Vallejo-Marin, The Conversation An international team of botanists has achieved the best reconstruction to date of an ancestral flower. Continue reading
Jul 29 Data science can help us fight human trafficking By Renata Konrad and Andrew C. Trapp, The Conversation Human trafficking occurs in every country in the world, generating an estimated U.S. $150 billion annually in illegal profits. There is an opportunity to use the bits of information we can get on the distribution of victims, traffickers, buyers and… Continue reading
Jul 27 This common herb will keep bee pollinators buzzing in your garden By Karin Alton and Francis L. W. Ratnieks, The Conversation There is a common assumption that those plants which delight human eyes will also be the most attractive for bees. Two scientists at the University of Sussex can offer a more empirical take. Continue reading
Jul 22 The Library of Congress opened its catalogs to the world. Here’s why it matters By Melissa Levine, The Conversation Catalog data are a library's most important map to knowledge. What does it mean that the Library of Congress just released 25 million records to the public?… Continue reading
Jun 27 Column: Why some elite public schools earn a failing grade in diversity By Jake Murray, The Conversation Elite public schools that use entrance exams in the admissions process promote inequity, especially for black and Latino students. Continue reading
Jun 23 How to build the perfect sandcastle with science By Matthew Robert Bennett, The Conversation What’s the secret to building a majestic sandcastle that will withstand the tide of time? Luckily, there’s a scientific formula for that. Continue reading
May 29 Column: How the chemistry of sunscreen is protecting your skin this Memorial Day By Kerry Hanson, The Conversation Recognition of the risks posed by UV rays has motivated chemists to study what’s going on in our cells when they’re in the sun – and devise modern ways to ward off that damage. Continue reading
May 27 Column: Why a monthly period is especially hard for millions of women around the world By Marni Sommer, The Conversation Menstruation is a pronounced burden for women in low-income countries and those who are displaced. Continue reading
May 22 Column: Veterans may be overlooking job opportunities in IT sector By Eileen Trauth, The Conversation Military veterans have a higher unemployment rate than nonveterans, according to federal statistics. Research shows one reason may be that veterans fall prey to their own preconceptions about certain types of jobs, and miss out on promising opportunities. Continue reading
May 08 Column: The patients we do not see By Dr. Dave A. Chokshi, The Conversation A New York City doctor mulls the reasons why some patients refuse to seek care -- and what needs to change. Continue reading