Author: The Conversation

Older adults are at risk in heat waves, but it’s not just age: How public systems and policies are failing them

Older adults are at risk in heat waves, but it’s not just age: How public systems and policies are failing them

Beekeeping as a hobby – why it’s a great choice for young men struggling with mental health or loneliness

Beekeeping as a hobby – why it’s a great choice for young men struggling with mental health or loneliness

From maternal health to influenza rates, gaps in CDC’s public health data are creating dangerous blind spots for disease tracking and prevention

From maternal health to influenza rates, gaps in CDC’s public health data are creating dangerous blind spots for disease tracking and prevention

Fertilizers carry a hidden cost for soil’s crucial microbes – using less as prices rise might pay off for farms in unexpected ways

Fertilizers carry a hidden cost for soil’s crucial microbes – using less as prices rise might pay off for farms in unexpected ways

Scavenger animals are the missing link in Australia’s bird flu response. Three experts explain

Scavenger animals are the missing link in Australia’s bird flu response. Three experts explain

Beyond birds and mice, free-ranging cats eat a surprising number of insects

Beyond birds and mice, free-ranging cats eat a surprising number of insects

Surge pricing is broken – but there’s a smarter way to match gig workers with consumers

Surge pricing is broken – but there’s a smarter way to match gig workers with consumers

NZ’s tourism sector is striving to be greener. What does that mean for businesses?

NZ’s tourism sector is striving to be greener. What does that mean for businesses?

Why Bonnie from Toy Story 5 resonates with so many neurodivergent families

Why Bonnie from Toy Story 5 resonates with so many neurodivergent families

What are peptides? And why am I hearing so much about them?

What are peptides? And why am I hearing so much about them?

Nearly 20% of new moms have anxiety or depression, but a promising psychedelic treatment is on the horizon

Nearly 20% of new moms have anxiety or depression, but a promising psychedelic treatment is on the horizon

Sitting for long stretches linked to a higher risk of death from cancer – oncologist answers questions about the new study

Sitting for long stretches linked to a higher risk of death from cancer – oncologist answers questions about the new study

A brief history of popcorn – and its cinema snack sidekicks

A brief history of popcorn – and its cinema snack sidekicks

Fishing for DNA – how a cup of river water can reveal secrets about human health, pollution and biodiversity

Fishing for DNA – how a cup of river water can reveal secrets about human health, pollution and biodiversity

When shareholder activists attack a company, its rivals may feel the heat too and change their ways

When shareholder activists attack a company, its rivals may feel the heat too and change their ways

Reading for pleasure builds empathy in children, but fewer kids are picking up books just for the fun of it

Reading for pleasure builds empathy in children, but fewer kids are picking up books just for the fun of it

Electric companies don’t need to black out customers to prevent wildfires – here are 3 relatively fast, affordable solutions

Electric companies don’t need to black out customers to prevent wildfires – here are 3 relatively fast, affordable solutions

What will AI do for us? Young adults in lower-income countries feel more positive about its potential – new survey

What will AI do for us? Young adults in lower-income countries feel more positive about its potential – new survey