Jun 30 What doctors know about lingering symptoms from coronavirus By William Petri, The Conversation Is it possible that people who recover from COVID-19 will be plagued with long term side effects from the infection? An infectious disease physician reviews the evidence so far. Continue reading
Jun 19 Analysis: Why some people are willing to challenge behavior they see as wrong despite personal risk By Catherine A. Sanderson, The Conversation They aren’t worried about feeling embarrassed or having an awkward interaction. And they are far less concerned about conforming to the crowd. Continue reading
Jun 19 Ready to see your doctor but scared to go? Here are some pandemic guidelines By Rebekah Rollston, Margot Savoy, The Conversation While the world grappled with managing COVID-19, millions found routine appointments deferred or canceled. Two doctors offer suggestions for making those return trips safer. Continue reading
Apr 21 4 good practices for anyone caring for quarantined kids By Erika Bocknek, The Conversation About 55 million U.S. schoolchildren attend schools that have been closed or are being directly affected by the new coronavirus social distancing rules. Continue reading
Feb 17 Column: How algorithms intended to root out welfare fraud often punish the poor By Michele Gilman, The Conversation Automated decision-making systems are sometimes rife with errors and designed in ways that punish the poor for being poor, leading to tragic results. Continue reading
Feb 07 How music amplifies the drama in these two Oscar-nominated movies By Michael Slowik, The Conversation Whether warmly classical or bleakly meditative, film scores can be the unsung heroes behind the viewer’s experience. Continue reading
Jan 09 Children of color projected to be majority of U.S. youth this year By Rogelio Sáenz, The Conversation, Dudley L. Poston, Jr. The U.S. Census Bureau projects that, by the middle of 2020, nonwhites will account for the majority of the nation’s 74 million children. Continue reading
Jan 01 Hungover? Here's what your body is telling you By Daryl Davies, Joshua Silva, Terry David Church, The Conversation Human beings are social creatures, and there’s a high likelihood that at least one other individual feels the same as you the morning after the night before. Continue reading
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