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Fossil science owes a debt to indigenous knowledge: Lesotho missionary’s notes tell the story
Long ago, people identified fossils in their environment and explained them within their own cultural framework. This was early citizen science.
The Most Influential Man in Europe Thinks Europe is Full of Losers
The most important European policymaker for the first time in a decade is not a European and, increasingly, doesn’t even much like the place anymore.
Striking Legacy Health Workers Make (Slight) Headway
After saying it would only meet again with the union when the strike ended, Legacy agreed to mediation. But the conversation left the union underwhelmed.
Marjorie Taylor Greene highlights Trump’s cavalier attitude toward political threats
One of the most striking comments from the aftermath of the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot came from Republican Sen. Ben Sasse of Nebraska. Citing private conversations with senior White House officials, the then-senator said President Donald Trump was confused as the riot was touching off.
Golden Globes enter the world of podcasts and tread carefully, avoiding controversy
The Golden Globes have introduced a best podcast category that's likely to spark conversations
Column | Carolyn Hax: Unemployment and health issues add up to ‘feeling inadequate’
Solutions to both problems are in progress. In the meantime, how does the letter writer push through difficult conversations?
41 People Who Almost Died Are Sharing How They Barely Survived, And It's Terrifying
"That night, I knew I was going to die. I called my mother to have a last conversation with her and then called the hospital."
Clarksville Conversations: Visit Clarksville’s slate of state, national sports events
The TACA East-West All-Star Game is coming up in Clarksville at Austin Peay State University.
Is Christianity “Anti-Science”?
The idea that Christians are inherently anti-science is not only common but persistent, echoed in conversations and cultural commentary for as long as I can remember. I often hear claims that Christianity has historically repressed scientific progress, sometimes citing stories of Christians burning scientists at the stake or actively inhibiting scientific advancement out of dogmatic […]
Is postmodernism wrecking science? In a provocative book, scientists weigh the evidence
War on Science takes aim at science’s global culture wars. Edited by controversial physicist Lawrence Krauss, it argues evidence-based science is under threat.
SIU’s Simon Institute hosts Pulitzer Prize-winning scholar on nation’s political contradictions
Paul Starr, a Pulitzer Prize-winning scholar at Princton University and the founding co-editor of The American Prospect magazine, will join Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute for a virtual conversation on Tuesday, Dec. 9.
Genesis Mission: why Trump’s plan to put AIs in charge of science could backfire
AI enthusiasts are right that projects like AlphaFold are a huge leap forward, but the philosophy of science shows why excluding humans undermines it.
The Science of Longevity: Inside Prof. Mike Chan's Vision for Living Stronger, Smarter, and Longer
Malaysia had a rare moment of reflection this year when former Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad turned 100. His milestone sparked public conversations about aging, vitality, and what it truly means to remain strong at any age.
Examining 3I/ATLAS within the broader conversation on science and society
Examining 3I/ATLAS, Harvard Professor Avi Loeb discusses public engagement in science, research priorities, and the importance of addressing anomalies and curiosity in scientific communication.
Seen but not forgotten: How citizen science helps document biodiversity in remote Borneo villages
In Borneo’s remote villages, locals earn money by recording wildlife — reshaping conservation and redefining how communities value their forests.