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Alcohol and drugs rewire your brain by changing how your genes work – research is investigating how to counteract addiction’s effects

  • Written by Karla Kaun, Associate Professor of Neuroscience, Brown University
imageAlcohol and other drugs can overpower the reward pathways of the brain.Simona Dumitru/Moment via Getty Images

Many people are wired to seek and respond to rewards. Your brain interprets food as rewarding when you are hungry and water as rewarding when you are thirsty. But addictive substances like alcohol and drugs of abuse can overwhelm the...

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A surprising history of the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, once a leader in expanding civil rights and now a leader in limiting government power

  • Written by Jonathan Entin, Professor Emeritus of Law and Adjunct Professor of Political Science, Case Western Reserve University
imageThe 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans.AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit has earned a reputation for strikingly conservative rulings. One of its recent decisions could put the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau out of business, another could hamstring the ability of federal agencies to enforce...

Read more: A surprising history of the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, once a leader in expanding civil rights...

New Hampshire voting doesn't look like other states − here's why that matters for the Republican primary

  • Written by Dante Scala, Professor of political science, University of New Hampshire
imageCampaign signs sit in the snow along a highway in Concord, N.H., on Jan. 18, 2024. Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images

There isn’t the usual frenzy that New Hampshire voters are used to in the days leading up to the presidential primary, which this year takes place on Jan. 23, 2024.

But even without the traditional debates between...

Read more: New Hampshire voting doesn't look like other states − here's why that matters for the Republican...

Transgender regret? Research challenges narratives about gender-affirming surgeries

  • Written by Harry Barbee, Assistant Professor of Health, Behavior and Society, Johns Hopkins University
imageGender-affirming surgeries give transgender people the opportunity to align their bodies with their gender identity.Luke Dray/Getty ImagesimageCC BY-SA

You’ll often hear lawmakers, activists and pundits argue that many transgender people regret their decision to have gender-affirming surgeries – a belief that’s been fueling a wave of...

Read more: Transgender regret? Research challenges narratives about gender-affirming surgeries

‘No cash accepted’ signs are bad news for millions of unbanked Americans

  • Written by Jay L. Zagorsky, Clinical Associate Professor of Markets, Public Policy and Law, Boston University

How many people don’t have a bank account? And just how difficult has it become to live without one?

These questions are becoming increasingly important as more businesses refuse to take cashin cities across the U.S. People without bank accounts are shut out from stores and restaurants that refuse to accept cash.

As it happens, a lot of people...

Read more: ‘No cash accepted’ signs are bad news for millions of unbanked Americans

'No cash accepted' signs are bad news for millions of unbanked Americans

  • Written by Jay L. Zagorsky, Clinical Associate Professor of Markets, Public Policy and Law, Boston University

How many people don’t have a bank account? And just how difficult has it become to live without one?

These questions are becoming increasingly important as more businesses refuse to take cashin cities across the U.S. People without bank accounts are shut out from stores and restaurants that refuse to accept cash.

As it happens, a lot of people...

Read more: 'No cash accepted' signs are bad news for millions of unbanked Americans

Why do people have different tastes in music? A music education expert explains why some songs are universally liked, while others aren’t

  • Written by Jane Kuehne, Associate Professor of Music Education, Auburn University
imageThe types of music you listen to can reflect your personality traits. Smile/Stone via Getty Imagesimage

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com.

Why do we have a certain taste in music, different than others? – Shirya R., age 11

When...

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Think wine is a virtue, not a vice? Nutrition label information surprised many US consumers

  • Written by Deidre Popovich, Associate Professor of Marketing, Texas Tech University
imageDecisions, decisions.d3sign/Getty Images

When you reach for that bottle of wine this Valentine’s Day, do you know how healthy it is? Many people have a too-rosy view of the beverage and are surprised when confronted with the facts about it on a nutrition label, according to a study my co-author Natalia Velikovaand I recently published in the J...

Read more: Think wine is a virtue, not a vice? Nutrition label information surprised many US consumers

Congress is close to expanding the child tax credit again − with a smaller boost for families this time

  • Written by Natasha Pilkauskas, Associate Professor of Public Policy, University of Michigan
imageThe costs of raising children can strain a household's budget.Phynart Studio/E+ via Getty Images

Influential lawmakers have struck a deal that could increase the extent to which low-income U.S. families can benefit from the child tax credit for three years. The Conversation asked Natasha Pilkauskas and Katherine Michelmore, public policy...

Read more: Congress is close to expanding the child tax credit again − with a smaller boost for families this...

Breaking down fat byproducts could lead to healthier aging − researchers identify a key enzyme that does just that

  • Written by Eyleen Jorgelina O'Rourke, Associate Professor of Biology and Cell Biology, University of Virginia
imageA buildup of fat byproducts like glycerol may contribute to accelerated aging.MagicColors/iStock via Getty Images Plus

The journey of aging brings with it an unavoidable reality for many: an increased accumulation of body fat. Though much of society seems mostly focused on the aesthetics of being overweight, doctors look past any cosmetic concerns...

Read more: Breaking down fat byproducts could lead to healthier aging − researchers identify a key enzyme...

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  1. Untrained bystanders can administer drone-delivered naloxone, potentially saving lives of opioid overdose victims
  2. Urban agriculture isn't as climate-friendly as it seems – but these best practices can transform gardens and city farms
  3. Japan is now the 5th country to land on the Moon – the technology used will lend itself to future lunar missions
  4. Mac at 40: User experience was the innovation that launched a technology revolution
  5. Face recognition technology follows a long analog history of surveillance and control based on identifying physical features
  6. Boeing door plug blowout highlights a possible crisis of competence − an aircraft safety expert explains
  7. The US is struggling to handle an immigration surge – here's how Europe is dealing with its own influx
  8. I’m an artist using scientific data as an artistic medium − here’s how I make meaning
  9. The US is struggling to handle an immigration surge – here’s how Europe is dealing with its own influx
  10. Latin America's colonial period was far less Catholic than it might seem − despite the Inquisition's attempts to police religion
  11. Students in this course learn the art of the apology
  12. Old forests are critically important for slowing climate change and merit immediate protection from logging
  13. Beijing may have brokered a fragile truce in northern Myanmar – but it can't mask China's inability to influence warring parties
  14. Beijing may have brokered a fragile truce in northern Myanmar – but it can’t mask China’s inability to influence warring parties
  15. Trump defends himself to the Supreme Court, saying he called ‘for peace, patriotism, respect for law and order’ on Jan. 6 and is not an insurrectionist
  16. Students do better and schools are more stable when teachers get mental health support
  17. Why did Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 have a sealed-off emergency exit in the first place? The answer comes down to money
  18. Conflict over William Penn statue removal in Philadelphia misses a point – Penn himself might have objected to it
  19. US law permits charities to encourage voting and help voters register, making GOP concerns about this assistance unfounded
  20. Women presidential candidates like Nikki Haley are more likely to change their positions to reach voters − but this doesn't necessarily pay off
  21. Not all underwater reefs are made of coral − the US has created artificial reefs from sunken ships, radio towers, boxcars and even voting machines
  22. Bill Belichick's hidden playbook – the 19th century origins of 'The Patriot Way'
  23. What are the principles of civilian immunity in war? A scholar of justice in war explains
  24. Nicaragua released imprisoned priests, but repression is unlikely to relent – and the Catholic Church remains a target
  25. Extreme cold still happens in a warming world – in fact climate instability may be disrupting the polar vortex
  26. Reining in AI means figuring out which regulation options are feasible, both technically and economically
  27. Connecting researchers and legislators can lead to policies that reflect scientific evidence
  28. Iceland battles a lava flow: Countries have built barriers and tried explosives in the past, but it's hard to stop molten rock
  29. What's the best diet for healthy sleep? A nutritional epidemiologist explains what food choices will help you get more restful z's
  30. Chef Bill Granger dies and leaves behind an inadvertent legacy – the avocado toast meme
  31. Helium is an essential material for research and medical equipment, but it's nonrenewable and difficult to recycle
  32. Gaza's oldest mosque, destroyed in an airstrike, was once a temple to Philistine and Roman gods, a Byzantine and Catholic church, and had engravings of Jewish ritual objects
  33. DeSantis-linked super PAC broke new ground in pushing campaign finance rules in Iowa in support of a 2nd-place finish
  34. Iowa was different this time – even if the outcome was as predicted
  35. Long after Indigenous activists flee Russia, they continue to face government pressure to remain silent
  36. What social robots can teach America's students
  37. Congress is failing to deliver on its promise of billions more in research spending, threatening America's long-term economic competitiveness
  38. Miami residents believe Biscayne Bay is 'healthy,' despite big declines in water quality and biodiversity, new study finds
  39. How to prevent America's aging buildings from collapsing – 4 high-profile disasters send a warning
  40. Your fingerprint is actually 3D − research into holograms could improve forensic fingerprint analysis
  41. Your body already has a built-in weight loss system that works like Wegovy, Ozempic and Mounjaro – food and your gut microbiome
  42. 1 good thing about the Iowa caucuses, and 3 that are really troubling
  43. What if every germ hit you at the exact same time? An immunologist explains
  44. Ethiopia's deal with Somaliland upends regional dynamics, risking strife across the Horn of Africa
  45. What enforcement power does the International Court of Justice have in South Africa's genocide case against Israel?
  46. How Ecuador went from being Latin America's model of stability to a nation in crisis
  47. US-UK airstrikes risk strengthening Houthi rebels' position in Yemen and the region
  48. Wayne LaPierre leaves a financial mess behind at the NRA − on top of the legal one that landed him in court
  49. Paraguay's Ciudad del Este: Efforts to force a busy informal commercial hub to follow global trade rules have only made life harder for those eking out a living
  50. Data brokers know everything about you – what FTC case against ad tech giant Kochava reveals