by Angela Hattery, University of Delaware and Earl Smith, University of Delaware [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The United States leads the world in its…
by Satdarshan Monga, University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The liver is known for its ability to regenerate. It can completely…
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by Carl Streed Jr, Boston University and Frances Grimstad, Harvard University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Check out your birth certificate and surely you’ll see…
by John W. Diamond, Rice University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Social Security is set to boost the benefits it provides retirees by 8.7%, the…
by Matt McDonald, The University of Queensland [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In a crucial meeting for tackling the climate crisis, almost 200 countries will…
by Stephanie Vander Wel, University at Buffalo [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Loretta Lynn’s death at the age of 90 marks the end of a…
by Michelle Annette Meyer, Texas A&M University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Massive storms like Ian and Fiona mark the beginning of a long and…
by Libby Richards, Purdue University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] At this point in the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly everyone has experienced the panic and uncertainty…
By Morgan Marietta, UMass Lowell [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Following a dramatic year of controversial rulings, the Supreme Court begins hearing new cases on…