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
Oct 16 What history tells us about Andrew Yang's universal basic income plan By Edwin Amenta, The Conversation Yang's plan is a direct echo of the Townsend Plan, the brainchild of another political novice who also believed that the solution to economic disruption and automation almost a century ago was to guarantee an income. Continue reading
Oct 14 Why more people are celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day By Malinda Maynor Lowery, The Conversation Columbus Day is a relatively new federal holiday, but increasingly, more communities are recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day instead. Continue reading
Oct 07 The Beatles' 'Abbey Road' revolutionized how a track could be recorded. Listen closely here By William D. Moylan, The Conversation As the album celebrates its 50th anniversary, few may realize just how groundbreaking its tracks were for the band. Continue reading