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Greater Detroit is becoming more diverse and less segregated – but Asians and Hispanics increasingly live in their own neighborhoods

  • Written by Grigoris Argeros, Associate Professor of Sociology, Eastern Michigan University
imageBetween 2010 and 2020, diversity increased in both Detroit city proper and its suburbs.ilbusca/via Getty Images

The Detroit metropolitan area is one of the most segregated areas in the United States.

But that is slowly starting to change for some racial groups.

The slow change is driven by the fact that the region became more racially and ethnically...

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Midwest tornadoes: What a decaying El Niño has to do with violent storms in the central US

  • Written by Jana Lesak Houser, Associate Professor of Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences, The Ohio State University

Dozens of tornadoes hit the central U.S. April 26-28, 2024, tearing through suburbs and small towns and damaging hundreds of homes from Oklahoma to Nebraska and Iowa.

Spring is tornado season in the U.S., but the tornadoes in Nebraska and Iowa were quite a bit farther north and east of what would be typical for tornadoes in late April, when tornado...

Read more: Midwest tornadoes: What a decaying El Niño has to do with violent storms in the central US

Japan’s diplomatic charm offensive in US aims to keep Washington in committed relationship

  • Written by Mary M. McCarthy, Professor of Political Science, Drake University
imageKanpai! Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is hoping the U.S.-Japan relationship doesn't lose its fizz.Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

April 2024 proved to be a busy month in Japanese-U.S. diplomacy.

The month saw a state visit to the U.S. by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida that included a White House sit-down with President Joe Biden on April 10. The...

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Why are some people faster than others? 2 exercise scientists explain the secrets of running speed

  • Written by Dawn P. Coe, Associate Professor of Exercise Science, University of Tennessee
imageJamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, in yellow, holds the world's speed record for humans.AP Photo/David J. Phillipimage

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 are some people faster than others? – Jon, age 14, Macon, Georgia

Usain...

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Ghosted, orbited, breadcrumbed? A psychotherapist breaks down some perils of digital dating and how to cope

  • Written by Danielle Sukenik, Instructor of Psychiatry, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
imageAbout a third of U.S. adults have looked for love online.Maria Korneeva/Moment via Getty Images

Buzzwords describing the digital dating scene are all over social media. Have you been ghosted? Is someone orbiting you? Are you being breadcrumbed? While these dating patterns may not be new, the words to describe them continue to evolve.

As a psychothe...

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College administrators are falling into a tried and true trap laid by the right

  • Written by Lauren Lassabe Shepherd, Instructor, School of Education, University of New Orleans
imageA student is arrested during a pro-Palestinian demonstration at the University of Texas at Austin on April 24, 2024.Brandon Bell/Getty Images

Interrogations of university leaders spearheaded by conservative congressional representatives. Calls from right-wing senators for troops to intervene in campus demonstrations. Hundreds of student and faculty...

Read more: College administrators are falling into a tried and true trap laid by the right

Trust in the shadows: How loyalty fuels illicit economic transactions

  • Written by Oliver Schilke, Director of the Center for Trust Studies, Professor of Management and Organizations, University of Arizona
imageA little trust can be a dangerous thing.Kmatta via Getty Images

When you think about economic activities that society tends to frown on – like offering bribes, paying for the services of a sex worker or even selling human organs – “trust” and “loyalty” might not be the first things that come to mind. But these...

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Cybersecurity researchers spotlight a new ransomware threat – be careful where you upload files

  • Written by Selcuk Uluagac, Professor of Computing and Information Science, Florida International University
imageAvoiding iffy downloads is no longer enough to ensure this doesn't happen.Olemedia/iStock via Getty Images

You probably know better than to click on links that download unknown files onto your computer. It turns out that uploading files can get you into trouble, too.

Today’s web browsers are much more powerful than earlier generations of...

Read more: Cybersecurity researchers spotlight a new ransomware threat – be careful where you upload files

Under the influence and under arrest − what happens if you’re drunk in the interrogation room?

  • Written by Jacqueline R. Evans, Associate Professor of Psychology, Florida International University
imageIn the U.S., if you waive your Miranda rights, you'll be interrogated – whether you're drunk or sober.Photoboyko/iStock via Getty Images Plus

Imagine it’s Friday night. You’re enjoying happy hour with friends after a long week. You’re relaxed, having indulged in several of your preferred adult beverages. Now imagine that as...

Read more: Under the influence and under arrest − what happens if you’re drunk in the interrogation room?

Philadelphia has a lot more deadly shootings than expected for a big city − and NYC is much safer, new study says

  • Written by Rayan Succar, Ph.D. Candidate in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, New York University

Recent high-profile mass shootings at SEPTA bus stations have left Philadelphia commuters on high alert. Two gunmen opened fire at a bus stop in the Ogontz neighborhood on March 4, 2024, striking five people and killing 17-year-old Dayemen Taylor. Two days later, a group of teenagers shot eight other teens waiting at a bus stop near Northeast High...

Read more: Philadelphia has a lot more deadly shootings than expected for a big city − and NYC is much safer,...

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  1. Trump trial reveals details about how the former president thinks about, and exploits, the media
  2. Trump’s immunity arguments at Supreme Court highlight dangers − while prosecutors stress larger danger of removing legal accountability
  3. 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
  4. The US is one of the least trade-oriented countries in the world – despite laying the groundwork for today’s globalized system
  5. Arizona’s 1864 abortion law was made in a women’s rights desert – here’s what life was like then
  6. Large retailers don’t have smokestacks, but they generate a lot of pollution − and states are starting to regulate it
  7. The Mars Sample Return mission has a shaky future, and NASA is calling on private companies for backup
  8. The costs of workplace violence are too high to ignore
  9. Biden administration tells employers to stop shackling workers with ‘noncompete agreements’
  10. Banning TikTok won’t solve social media’s foreign influence, teen harm and data privacy problems
  11. IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects
  12. Celebrities routinely drop in on this Florida university’s hospitality course
  13. When the Supreme Court said it’s important to move quickly in key presidential cases like Trump’s immunity claim
  14. From shrimp Jesus to fake self-portraits, AI-generated images have become the latest form of social media spam
  15. What is ‘techno-optimism’? 2 technology scholars explain the ideology that says technology is the answer to every problem
  16. How trains linked rival port cities along the US East Coast into a cultural and economic megalopolis
  17. Do implicit bias trainings on race improve health care? Not yet – but incorporating the latest science can help hospitals treat all patients equitably
  18. Nearsightedness is at epidemic levels – and the problem begins in childhood
  19. Gender-nonconforming ancient Romans found refuge in community dedicated to goddess Cybele
  20. For millions of Americans, high-speed internet is unavailable or unaffordable − a telecommunications expert explains how to bring broadband to the places that need it the most
  21. Senate approves nearly $61B of Ukraine foreign aid − here’s why it helps the US to keep funding Ukraine
  22. Supreme Court appears open to Starbucks’ claims in labor-organizing case
  23. Should family members be in charge of family businesses? We analyzed 175 studies to understand when having a family CEO pays off
  24. What you eat could alter your unborn children and grandchildren’s genes and health outcomes
  25. Can states prevent doctors from giving emergency abortions, even if federal law requires them to do so? The Supreme Court will decide
  26. Teacher lawsuits over forced grade inflation won’t fix unfair grading – here’s what could
  27. Opening statements are the most important part of a trial – as lawyers in Trump’s hush money case know well
  28. Passover: The festival of freedom and the ambivalence of exile
  29. What I teach Harvard Law School students about opening arguments
  30. Cannabis legalization has led to a boom in potent forms of the drug that present new hazards for adolescents
  31. Chemical pollutants can change your skin bacteria and increase your eczema risk − new research explores how
  32. Transporting hazardous materials across the country isn’t easy − that’s why there’s a host of regulations in place
  33. What cities can learn from Seattle’s racial and social justice law
  34. The Anglican Communion has deep differences over homosexuality – but a process of dialogue, known as ‘via media,’ has helped hold contradictory beliefs together
  35. Death of Marine commander scarred by 1983 Beirut bombing serves as reminder of risks US troops stationed in Middle East still face
  36. EU migration overhaul stresses fast-track deportations and limited appeal rights for asylum seekers
  37. Are race-conscious scholarships on their way out?
  38. Why don’t female crickets chirp?
  39. UAW wins big at Volkswagen in Tennessee – its first victory at a foreign-owned factory in the American South
  40. TikTok fears point to larger problem: Poor media literacy in the social media age
  41. From sumptuous engravings to stick-figure sketches, Passover Haggadahs − and their art − have been evolving for centuries
  42. South Korean President Yoon faces foreign policy challenges after the National Assembly election
  43. How Trump is using courtroom machinations to his political advantage
  44. Are tomorrow’s engineers ready to face AI’s ethical challenges?
  45. Getting a good night’s rest is vital for neurodiverse children – pediatric sleep experts explain why
  46. Caring for older Americans’ teeth and gums is essential, but Medicare generally doesn’t cover that cost
  47. Wild turkey numbers are falling in some parts of the US – the main reason may be habitat loss
  48. The tragedy of sudden unexpected infant deaths – and how bedsharing, maternal smoking and stomach sleeping all contribute
  49. Graduation rates for low-income students lag while their student loan debt soars
  50. Columbia president holds her own under congressional grilling over campus antisemitism that felled the leaders of Harvard and Penn