Nov 20 Why you shouldn't say 'OK boomer' at work By Elizabeth C. Tippett, The Conversation Under federal law, you can be fired for saying "ok boomer" but not for millennial put-downs. Continue reading
Nov 13 Emperor Penguins could march to extinction if nations fail to halt climate change By Stephanie Jenouvrier, The Conversation Emperor Penguins could virtually disappear by the year 2100 due to loss of Antarctic sea ice. But a new study shows a more aggressive global climate policy can halt the penguins’ march to extinction. Continue reading
Nov 03 What really causes home field advantage – and why it's on the decline By Konstantinos Pelechrinis, The Conversation A data scholar explains why playing at home doesn't provide the boost that it once did. Continue reading
Nov 02 California wildfires signal the arrival of a planetary fire age By Stephen Pyne The Earth may be entering an era in which natural and human-generated fire together are reshaping the planet. Continue reading
Nov 02 US green economy growth dwarfs Donald Trump's highest hopes for the fossil fuel industry By Mark Maslin, Lucien Georgeson, The Conversation While U.S. President Donald Trump may be “the world’s most powerful climate change denier”, the latest research suggests he took over over a thriving green economy. Continue reading
Oct 27 To die well, we must talk about death before the end of life By Tamara Sussman, The Conversation Research shows that as many as one third of seriously ill, hospitalized older people are receiving invasive treatments they don’t want at end-of-life, because no one has talked to them about their wishes for future care. Continue reading
Oct 27 How steak became 'manly' and salads became 'feminine' By Paul Freedman, The Conversation When was it decided that women prefer some types of food – yogurt with fruit, salads and white wine – while men are supposed to gravitate to chili, steak and bacon?… Continue reading
Oct 21 Your political views can predict how you pronounce certain words By Zachary Jaggers, The Conversation A linguist explains how your political orientation can influence how you pronounce certain words. Continue reading
Oct 19 How Mister Rogers' faith shaped his idea of children's television By L. Benjamin Rolsky, The Conversation A new film on beloved children's television icon Fred Rogers hits theaters next month. Rogers' moral values contributed to the power and appeal of his neighborhood. Continue reading
Oct 19 Why 'woke' NBA is struggling to balance its values with Chinese expansion By Mary-Hunter McDonnell, The Conversation The National Basketball Association's difficulty dealing with a tweet in support of Hong Kong protesters shows the challenges of having values and expanding into new markets. Continue reading