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
May 04 You know your password is terrible. Here's how to fix it By Megan Squire, The Conversation The average Internet user has 19 different passwords for various accounts and websites. "Qwerty” and “123456 remain the most popular. To commemorate World Password Day, learn why these bad habits persist and how to choose more secure codes. Continue reading
May 01 This digital archive of slave voyages details the largest forced migration in history By Philip Misevich, St. John's University, Daniel Domingues, University of Missouri-Columbia, David Eltis, Emory University, Nafees M. Khan, Clemson University, Nicholas Radburn, University of Southern California A new digital archive seeks to track the path of the 12.5 million African slaves who were part of the largest forced oceanic migration in human history. Continue reading
Apr 27 Why it takes you and an elephant the same amount of time to poop By David Hu, Patricia Yang, The Conversation Defecation duration is surprisingly similar throughout the mammal world. The average mammal defecates for 12 seconds, even though volume varies greatly between species. Continue reading
Apr 19 Why cats love to sit on squares By Nicholas Dodman, The Conversation #CatSquare, the latest social media craze, could be caused by cats' proclivity to seek out spaces that give them a sense of safety and security. Continue reading
Apr 10 Column: Addressing the myths surrounding U.S. foreign aid By Joannie Tremblay-Boire for The Conversation With foreign aid on the chopping block, it’s important for Americans to understand how it works, who benefits from it and how U.S. contributions stack up. Continue reading
Apr 10 Column: Why removing Syria's Assad from power is so complicated By David Alpher for The Conversation As costly as inaction has been in the six years since the Arab Spring uprisings first took hold in Syria, recent history suggests that removing Syrian President Bashar Assad in a hurry would be an even bigger mistake. Continue reading