The Conversation Archives - Page 6 of 14

When does clinical depression become an emergency? 4 questions answered — John B. Williamson

The news that Sen. John Fetterman, a Pennsylvania Democrat, checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Feb....

Hoarding, stockpiling, panic buying: What’s normal behavior in an abnormal time? — Carol Mathews

UF Psychiatry Professor Carol Mathews writes for The Conversation.

A photo of Tommy John pitching in his final season in 1989, 15 years after his career-saving surgery.

50 years after the first procedure, Tommy John surgery is more common than ever − especially for young athletes — Ted Spiker and Kevin W. Farmer

Tommy John pitched in the big leagues from 1963 to 1989 and won 288 games. Only 25 MLB pitchers have won...

A photo of Haggadah shel Pesah, translated by Sonia Gronemann and illustrated by Otto Geismar. Made in Berlin, 1927. Isser and Rae Price Library of Judaica.

From sumptuous engravings to stick-figure sketches, Passover Haggadahs − and their art − have been evolving for centuries — Rebecca J.W. Jefferson

The Jewish festival of Passover recalls the biblical story of the Israelites enslaved by Egypt and their miraculous escape. During a ritual...

What the new science of authenticity says about discovering your true self — Matthew Baldwin

After following a white rabbit down a hole in the ground and changing sizes several times, Alice finds herself wondering...

An image of the Mars rover Perseverance.

NASA’s search for life on Mars: a rocky road for its rovers, a long slog for scientists – and back on Earth, a battle of the budge — Amy J. Williams

Is or was there life on Mars? That profound question is so complex that it will not be fully answered...

Aerobic and strength training exercise combined can be an elixir for better brain health in your 80s and 90s, new study finds —Brian Ho and Ronald Cohen

People in the oldest stage of life who regularly engage in aerobic activities and strength training exercises perform better on...

What are Asian giant hornets, and are they really that dangerous? 5 questions answered — Akito Kawahara

Editor’s note: In late 2019 two Asian giant hornets – a species not known to occur in North America – were found in northwest Washington state, and a hornet colony was found and eliminated in British Columbia.

An image of a person wearing a black shirt and a picture and text of Keith Titmuss.

An NRL player died at training due to exertional heat stroke. What is it and what should coaches and athletes know? — Samuel Chalmers and Orlando Laitano

The tragic death of Manly rugby league player Keith Titmuss in 2020 due to exertional heat stroke is a reminder...

An image of dragons on display in Shanghai.

It’s the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac − associated with good fortune, wisdom and success — Mario Poceski

Among China’s traditional holidays and celebrations, none ranks higher in importance than the Lunar New Year (農曆新年). Also known as...

Woman with dark hair wearing eye glasses and a mask that reads "my right to breathe."

The UN just declared a universal human right to a healthy, sustainable environment – here’s where resolutions like this can lead — Joel E. Correia

Climate change is already affecting much of the world’s population, with startlingly high temperatures from the Arctic to Australia. Air pollution from wildfires, vehicles and industries threatens human health. Bees and pollinators are...