Author: The Conversation

Why US home insurance rates are rising so fast – hurricanes and wildfires play a big role, but there’s more to it

Why US home insurance rates are rising so fast – hurricanes and wildfires play a big role, but there’s more to it

Parents with disabilities have faced discrimination for years in the US, but new rules will help ensure that child welfare systems treat them more fairly

Parents with disabilities have faced discrimination for years in the US, but new rules will help ensure that child welfare systems treat them more fairly

The internet can be toxic. But there are also online oases where mutual care flourishes

The internet can be toxic. But there are also online oases where mutual care flourishes

our new tool can show why large mammals – like the topi – are in decline

our new tool can show why large mammals – like the topi – are in decline

our model shows what happens when political opponents lose their personal connection

our model shows what happens when political opponents lose their personal connection

How can I stop using food to cope with negative emotions?

How can I stop using food to cope with negative emotions?

Why virtual reality nature can’t provide the same wellness benefits as the real thing

Why virtual reality nature can’t provide the same wellness benefits as the real thing

Inside the collapse of Disney’s America, the US history-themed park that almost was

Inside the collapse of Disney’s America, the US history-themed park that almost was

Scientists discover heat-tolerant corals hidden in plain sight. Could it help protect the Great Barrier Reef?

Scientists discover heat-tolerant corals hidden in plain sight. Could it help protect the Great Barrier Reef?

Can you trust companies that say their plastic products are recyclable? US regulators may crack down on deceptive claims

Can you trust companies that say their plastic products are recyclable? US regulators may crack down on deceptive claims

Goodwill created a new high school for dropouts − it led to better jobs and higher wages

Goodwill created a new high school for dropouts − it led to better jobs and higher wages

Why fame alone isn’t enough to keep them afloat anymore

Why fame alone isn’t enough to keep them afloat anymore

Why are the violins the biggest section in the orchestra?

Why are the violins the biggest section in the orchestra?

Am I The Asshole? How judging other people’s dirty laundry became the internet’s favourite pastime

Am I The Asshole? How judging other people’s dirty laundry became the internet’s favourite pastime

Businesses that try to come clean about their impact on nature can end up concealing more than they reveal

Businesses that try to come clean about their impact on nature can end up concealing more than they reveal

Here’s how science can help our public decision-makers

Here’s how science can help our public decision-makers

The United Nations has a plan to govern AI – but has it bought the industry’s hype?

The United Nations has a plan to govern AI – but has it bought the industry’s hype?

Move over Olympians, Australia’s wildlife are incredible athletes

Move over Olympians, Australia’s wildlife are incredible athletes