Author: The Conversation

‘Born in the USA’ turns 40 − and still remains one of Bruce Springsteen’s most misunderstood songs

‘Born in the USA’ turns 40 − and still remains one of Bruce Springsteen’s most misunderstood songs

Colon cancer rates are rising in young Americans, but insurance barriers are making screening harder

Colon cancer rates are rising in young Americans, but insurance barriers are making screening harder

people who are easily absorbed in an activity may have better mental and cardiovascular health

people who are easily absorbed in an activity may have better mental and cardiovascular health

What’s the difference between shyness and social anxiety?

What’s the difference between shyness and social anxiety?

What are nootropics and do they really boost your brain?

What are nootropics and do they really boost your brain?

Eye exercises to improve sight – is there any science behind them? An ophthalmologist explains why you shouldn’t buy the hype

Eye exercises to improve sight – is there any science behind them? An ophthalmologist explains why you shouldn’t buy the hype

The UK has a growing food black market – and it’s making the cost of living crisis worse

The UK has a growing food black market – and it’s making the cost of living crisis worse

Why, for some, psychotherapy might be a better treatment for depression than drugs

Why, for some, psychotherapy might be a better treatment for depression than drugs

Avocados are a ‘green gold’ export for Mexico, but growing them is harming forests and waters

Avocados are a ‘green gold’ export for Mexico, but growing them is harming forests and waters

Women are 14 times more likely to die in a climate disaster than men. It’s just one way climate change is gendered

Women are 14 times more likely to die in a climate disaster than men. It’s just one way climate change is gendered

The Delhi heatwave is testing the limits of human endurance. Other hot countries should beware and prepare

The Delhi heatwave is testing the limits of human endurance. Other hot countries should beware and prepare

How bird flu virus fragments get into milk sold in stores, and what the spread of H5N1 in cows means for the dairy industry and milk drinkers

How bird flu virus fragments get into milk sold in stores, and what the spread of H5N1 in cows means for the dairy industry and milk drinkers

High interest rates aren’t going away anytime soon – a business economist explains why

High interest rates aren’t going away anytime soon – a business economist explains why

Does the US have a planned economy? You might be surprised

Does the US have a planned economy? You might be surprised

Palestinian writers have long explored the horrors of amputation

Palestinian writers have long explored the horrors of amputation

College students in Austin, Texas, have dwelled in windowless rooms for years − here’s why the city finally decided to ban them

College students in Austin, Texas, have dwelled in windowless rooms for years − here’s why the city finally decided to ban them

5 thoughts for new college grads seeking to find the right balance between meaningful work and making money

5 thoughts for new college grads seeking to find the right balance between meaningful work and making money

Florida’s school safety dashboard helps parents and teachers address root causes of bullying, fighting and other misbehavior

Florida’s school safety dashboard helps parents and teachers address root causes of bullying, fighting and other misbehavior