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Views on abortion differ not only among major religious traditions, but within each one. Samira Mehta, ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥Â expert on religion, gender and sexuality, shares on The Conversation.
Thwaites Glacier’s ice shelf appears to be splintering, and scientists fear it could give way in the next few years. ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ polar scientist Ted Scambos explains on The Conversation—read the article or listen to the podcast.
Finding one cancer-driving mutation in a tumor is like finding a needle in a stack of needles, but the use of public DNA databases could lead to more targeted cancer treatments. ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ computer scientist Ryan Layer shares on The Conversation.
Conservative Christians have cheered restrictions on some birth control. But many decades ago, Christian leaders’ support helped contraceptives become acceptable in the first place. ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ expert Samira Mehta shares on The Conversation.
As climate change brings a hotter, thirstier atmosphere, much of the western U.S. has seen record-breaking wildfires, intense heat waves, low stream flows and dwindling water supplies. ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ researcher Imtiaz Rangwala shares on The Conversation.
Bees play an essential role pollinating plants, but scientists study bees to learn about their intricate social networks, learning patterns and adaptive behaviors. These four stories from The Conversation’s archive, featuring ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ expert Orit Peleg, offer diverse views of life in the hive.
Twenty-five states aren’t expected to ban abortion if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. But limits on abortion in these places, too, make them uncertain refuges for people seeking abortions elsewhere. ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ experts share on The Conversation.
A draft opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito suggests a majority of the court may overturn the landmark 1973 ruling that guaranteed the constitutional right to abortion in the U.S. Here are three essential reads on The Conversation.
Despite the halt to the federal mask mandate for mass transit, people may still choose to protect themselves. For those who do, the type of mask and how well it fits matter. ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ experts Sara Sawyer, Arturo Barbachano-Guerrero and Cody Warren share on The Conversation.
Russia’s use of hypersonic missiles in Ukraine has put the weapons in the news. Next-generation versions under development could dramatically alter national and global security. Aerospace engineer Iain Boyd shares on The Conversation.