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Looming behind antibiotic resistance is another bacterial threat – antibiotic tolerance

  • Written by Megan Keller, Ph.D. Candidate in Microbiology, Cornell University
imageTolerant bacteria are dormant until an antibiotic threat has passed, then reemerge to conduct business as usual.Christoph Burgstedt/Science Photo Library via Getty Images

Have you ever had a nasty infection that just won’t seem to go away? Or a runny nose that keeps coming back? You may have been dealing with a bacterium that is tolerant of,...

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Jupiter's moons hide giant subsurface oceans – two missions are sending spacecraft to see if these moons could support life

  • Written by Mike Sori, Assistant Professor of Planetary Science, Purdue University
imageThe surface of Europa – one of Jupiter's moons – is a thick layer of solid ice.NASA/JPL-Caltech/SETI Institute, CC BY-SA

On April 13, 2023, the European Space Agency launched a rocket carrying a spacecraft destined for Jupiter. The Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer – or JUICE – will spend at least three years on Jupiter’s...

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Hangry bacteria in your gut microbiome are linked to chronic disease – feeding them what they need could lead to happier cells and a healthier body

  • Written by Christopher Damman, Associate Professor of Gastroenterology, University of Washington
imageThe gut microbiome may play a role in regulating the body's appetite, cognition and immune responses. nopparit/iStock via Getty Images Plus

Diet-related chronic diseases have reached a critical juncture in the U.S.

Nearly half the population has prediabetes or diabetes. Over 40% are overweight or obese. One in nine people over the age of 65 has...

Read more: Hangry bacteria in your gut microbiome are linked to chronic disease – feeding them what they need...

For Black social workers, anxiety and depression are on the rise

  • Written by Carmen Reese Foster, Interim Online MSSW Program Director, Assistant Professor of Practice, Director of Alumni Affairs, University of Tennessee
imageA woman raises her fist during a 2020 Black Lives Matter protest in Queens, New York. Ira L. Black/Corbis via Getty Images

When George Floyd was brutally murdered in the summer of 2020, a wave of activism spread throughout the country.

People protested. Anti-racism books became bestsellers. Diversity, equity and inclusion jobs increased by 55%,...

Read more: For Black social workers, anxiety and depression are on the rise

Ditching a friend who is not like you can deepen social inequality

  • Written by Mark C. Pachucki, Associate Professor of Sociology, UMass Amherst
imageNewly released research of residents in northern California suggests that since the 2016 presidential election, some friendship groups have become more homogeneous. Steve Pfost/Newsday RM via Getty Images

Since the 2016 presidential election, news accounts and scientific research have illustrated how defriending, a term originally associated with...

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How direct admission is changing the process of applying for college

  • Written by Mary L. Churchill, Associate Dean, Strategic Partnerships and Community Engagement and Professor of the Practice, Boston University
imageA college admission letter might come from a school you haven't applied to – or even heard of.Antonio_Diaz / iStock / Getty Images Plus via Getty Images

For students and families who are considering college, a relatively new option for admission is gaining popularity. In addition to the long-standing regular admissions process, and various...

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A new femininity is starting to emerge in China

  • Written by Qingyue Sun, Ph.D. Candidate in Communication, Culture and Media, Drexel University
imageModels wearing outfits that reflect traditional Chinese culture walk the runway during China's International Fashion Week in March 2023.VCG/Getty Images

Over the course of the last century, Western beauty ideals – thinness, light skin, large breasts, large eyes, a small nose and high cheekbones – have seeped into countries and cultures...

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How do trees die?

  • Written by Camille Stevens-Rumann, Assistant Professor of Forest & Rangeland Stewardship, Colorado State University
imageEventually weather, pests and disease will take their toll, but the story doesn't end there. Emanuel David / 500px 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.

How and why do trees die? – Anish K., age 11, Boston,...

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I tried to pay my taxes in cash – here's what happened, and why the IRS should make it easier to do so

  • Written by Jay L. Zagorsky, Clinical Associate Professor, Boston University
imageIt turns out paying taxes in cash ain't easy. nikom khotjan/Moment via Getty Images

About two-thirds of all U.S. residents who file federal income taxes typically get a refund. Unfortunately, this year I am among the other third who owe the Internal Revenue Service money.

So I tried something I’ve never done before and few people do: I wanted...

Read more: I tried to pay my taxes in cash – here's what happened, and why the IRS should make it easier to...

Jobs report hints that Fed policy is paying off – and that a 'growth recession' awaits

  • Written by Christopher Decker, Professor of Economics, University of Nebraska Omaha
imageInching toward a recession .. but what kind?Eskay Lim/EyeEm via Getty Images

The latest jobs report is in, and the good news is Federal Reserve policy on inflation appears to be working. The bad news is Fed policy on inflation appears to be working.

The March 2023 jobs report reveals that the U.S. economy added 236,000 jobs during the month –...

Read more: Jobs report hints that Fed policy is paying off – and that a 'growth recession' awaits

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  1. Efforts to ban critical race theory have been put forth in all but one state – and many threaten schools with a loss of funds
  2. Misuse of Adderall promotes stigma and mistrust for patients who need it – a neuroscientist explains the science behind the controversial ADHD drug
  3. The FDA's rule change requiring providers to inform women about breast density could lead to a flurry of questions
  4. Don't bet with ChatGPT – study shows language AIs often make irrational decisions
  5. MLB home run counts are rising – and global warming is playing a role
  6. Do glitzy awards like the Earthshot Prize actually help solve problems of climate change? – podcast
  7. Deadly fungus Candida auris is spreading across US hospitals - a physician answers 5 questions about rising fungal infections
  8. Macaque monkeys shrink their social networks as they age – new research suggests evolutionary roots of a pattern seen in elderly people, too
  9. Student reporters fill crucial gap in state government coverage
  10. Finland, NATO and the evolving new world order – what small nations know
  11. One way to speed up clinical trials: Skip right to the data with electronic medical records
  12. 'Swarm' is a dark, satirical look at how the absence of meaningful relationships can spawn a serial killer
  13. How white privilege plays into the first lady’s idea to invite runner-up Iowa to the White House
  14. Racist and sexist depictions of human evolution still permeate science, education and popular culture today
  15. Each generation in Northern Ireland has reflected on the 'troubles' in its own way – right up to 'Derry Girls'
  16. Lo que usted come puede reprogramar sus genes: un experto explica la ciencia emergente de la nutrigenómica
  17. How the indictment of Donald Trump is a 'strange and different' event for America, according to political scientists
  18. You can't hide side hustles from the IRS anymore – here's what taxpayers need to know about reporting online payments for gig work
  19. 6 of 8 Ivy Leagues will soon have women as presidents — an expert explains why this matters
  20. Buildings left standing in Turkey offer design guidance for future earthquake-resilient construction
  21. Food forests are bringing shade and sustenance to US cities, one parcel of land at a time
  22. How much is the world's most productive river worth? Here's how experts estimate the value of nature
  23. Liebres sagradas, brujas de invierno desterradas y culto pagano: las tradiciones del conejo de Pascua tienen raíces antiguas
  24. Regulating AI: 3 experts explain why it's difficult to do and important to get right
  25. Why are snails and slugs so slow?
  26. Sabertooth cat skull newly discovered in Iowa reveals details about this Ice Age predator
  27. Heteronormativity in health care is harmful for LGBTQ+ patients – and a source of tension for queer and trans doctors
  28. Companies that frack for oil and gas can keep a lot of information secret – but what they disclose shows widespread use of hazardous chemicals
  29. Migrant deaths in Mexico put spotlight on US policy that shifted immigration enforcement south
  30. Trump's indictment stretches US legal system in new ways – a former prosecutor explains 4 key points to understand
  31. Declines in math readiness underscore the urgency of math awareness
  32. Eating disorders among teens have more than doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic – here's what to watch for
  33. This course uses science fiction to understand politics
  34. FDA approval of over-the-counter Narcan is an important step in the effort to combat the US opioid crisis
  35. Nashville attack renews calls for assault weapons ban – data shows there were fewer mass shooting deaths during an earlier 10-year prohibition
  36. Ancient DNA is restoring the origin story of the Swahili people of the East African coast
  37. Extra food assistance cushioned the early pandemic's blow on kids' mental health
  38. Israel's military reservists are joining protests – potentially transforming a political crisis into a security crisis
  39. Reaction to bronze sculpture of Coretta and Martin Luther King Jr. in Boston hasn't been good – and that's not bad for art that shatters conventions
  40. 40 years ago 'A Nation at Risk' warned of a 'rising tide of mediocrity' in US schools – has anything changed?
  41. How do superconductors work? A physicist explains what it means to have resistance-free electricity
  42. Public radio can help solve the local news crisis -- but that would require expanding staff and coverage
  43. Federal Reserve’s ‘soft landing’ goal has become bumpier with rate hike plan hit by bank turbulence
  44. Back to the Moon: A space lawyer and planetary scientist on what it will take to share the benefits of new lunar exploration – podcast
  45. Infant formula shortages forced some parents to feed their babies in less healthy ways
  46. Infant formula shortages forced some parents to feed their babies in less healthy ways
  47. Scientists are using machine learning to forecast bird migration and identify birds in flight by their calls
  48. Scientists are using machine learning to forecast bird migration and identify birds in flight by their calls
  49. This course asks, 'What is mindfulness?' – but don't expect a clear-cut answer
  50. This course asks, 'What is mindfulness?' – but don't expect a clear-cut answer