NewsPronto

 
The Times


.

USA Conversation

The Conversation USA

The Conversation USA

Ticks carry decades of history in each troublesome bite

  • Written by Sean Lawrence, Assistant Professor of History, West Virginia University
imageThe black-legged tick, or deer tick, _Ixodes scapularis_, can transmit Lyme disease and other health hazards.U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

When you think about ticks, you might picture nightmarish little parasites, stalking you on weekend hikes or afternoons in the park.

Your fear is well-founded. Tick-borne diseases are the most...

Read more: Ticks carry decades of history in each troublesome bite

More Articles ...

  1. AI helps tell snow leopards apart, improving population counts for these majestic mountain predators
  2. Germany’s young Jewish and Muslim writers are speaking for themselves – exploring immigrant identity beyond stereotypes
  3. ‘Jaws’ and the two musical notes that changed Hollywood forever
  4. Southeast Asian nations look to hedge their way out of troubled waters in the South China Sea
  5. The commitment trap: How Israel, Iran and the US risk becoming prisoners to policies
  6. Gay Men’s Health Crisis showed how everyday people stepped up when institutions failed during the height of the AIDS epidemic – providing a model for today
  7. US and Iran have a long, complicated history, spanning far beyond Israel’s strikes on Tehran
  8. US and Iran have a long, complicated history, spanning decades before US strikes on nuclear sites
  9. Along with the ideals it expresses, the Declaration of Independence mourns for something people lost in 1776 − and now, too
  10. Violent extremists like the Minnesota shooter are not lone wolves
  11. Observers of workplace mistreatment react as strongly as the victims − at times with a surprising amount of victim blaming
  12. Precise measurement standards have revolutionized museum science, helping nail down where artifacts are from
  13. AI ‘reanimations’: Making facsimiles of the dead raises ethical quandaries
  14. When you lose your health insurance, you may also lose your primary doctor – and that hurts your health
  15. German chancellor’s rebuke of Israel marks a shift in state policy that has long put such criticism out of bounds
  16. A radical proposal to abolish state government and strengthen American democracy
  17. The use of federal troops to quell Los Angeles protests recalls militarized law enforcement during the Civil Rights Movement
  18. Companies haven’t stopped hiring, but they’re more cautious, according to the 2025 College Hiring Outlook Report
  19. When developing countries band together, lifesaving drugs become cheaper and easier to buy − with trade-offs
  20. Nostalgic foods and scents like fresh-cut grass and hamburgers grilling bring comfort, connection and well-being
  21. The hidden bias in college admissions tests: How standardized exams can favor privilege over potential
  22. What’s the right way to mark Juneteenth? The newest US holiday is confusing Americans
  23. Iran-Israel ‘threshold war’ has rewritten nuclear escalation rules
  24. Most Americans believe misinformation is a problem — federal research cuts will only make the problem worse
  25. Sleep loss rewires the brain for cravings and weight gain – a neurologist explains the science behind the cycle
  26. Conflicted, disillusioned, disengaged: The unsettled center of Jewish student opinion after Oct. 7
  27. A new book of Edward Gorey’s drawings shows what’s lost when the artist’s sexuality is glossed over
  28. Is Mars really red? A physicist explains the planet’s reddish hue and why it looks different to some telescopes
  29. RNA has newly identified role: Repairing serious DNA damage to maintain the genome
  30. Will AI take your job? The answer could hinge on the 4 S’s of the technology’s advantages over humans
  31. Trade in a mythical fish is threatening real species of rays that are rare and at risk
  32. Millions rally against authoritarianism, while the White House portrays protests as threats – a political scientist explains
  33. Forcible removal of US Sen. Alex Padilla signals a dangerous shift in American democracy
  34. What does Israel’s strike mean for US policy on Iran and prospects for a nuclear deal?
  35. Protecting the vulnerable, or automating harm? AI’s double-edged role in spotting abuse
  36. Sly Stone turned isolation into inspiration, forging a path for a generation of music-makers
  37. Southern Baptists’ call for the US Supreme Court to overturn its same-sex marriage decision is part of a long history of opposing women’s and LGBTQ+ people’s rights
  38. Colorado’s fentanyl criminalization bill won’t solve the opioid epidemic, say the people most affected
  39. Data on sexual orientation and gender is critical to public health – without it, health crises continue unnoticed
  40. Supreme Court ignores precedent instead of overruling it in allowing president to fire officials whom Congress tried to make independent
  41. House tax-and-spending bill and other Trump administration changes could make millions of people lose their health insurance coverage
  42. RFK Jr’s shakeup of vaccine advisory committee raises worries about scientific integrity of health recommendations
  43. Two-state solution in the Middle East has been a core US policy for 25 years – is the Trump administration eyeing a change?
  44. US Army’s image of power and flag-waving rings false to Gen Z weary of gun violence − and long-term recruitment numbers show it
  45. Older adults with dementia misjudge their financial skills – which may make them more vulnerable to fraud, new research finds
  46. AI literacy: What it is, what it isn’t, who needs it and why it’s hard to define
  47. Federal R D funding boosts productivity for the whole economy − making big cuts to such government spending unwise
  48. AI tools collect and store data about you from all your devices – here’s how to be aware of what you’re revealing
  49. Energy Star, on the Trump administration’s target list, has a long history of helping consumers’ wallets and the planet
  50. Adolescents who smoke or vape may believe tobacco’s perceived coping benefits outweigh accepted health risks