The Conversation Weekly Podcast: Sharing That Moment: Can Collective Experiences Bring People Closer Together?
Studies show that when people experience something together, it amplifies the experience.
The Conversation: Why I Turned the ‘Red Dead Redemption II’ Video Game into a History Class on America’s Violent Past
The course seeks to understand what really spurred bloodshed in the United States between 1865 and 1920.
The Conversation: Ferns and Flowers Bribe Helpful Ant Defenders with Nectar, but Ferns Developed This Ability Much Later – Our Study Shows Why
Understanding how plants defend themselves against predators is a critical challenge.
The Conversation: The Renaming of Universities and Campus Buildings Reflects Changing Attitudes and Values
Many universities have developed policies to govern the place naming process on their campuses.
The Conversation: Complaints Are Different When Customers Think a Company Cares
When deciding whether to report a negative incident, customers seem to be more influenced by “brand warmth” rather than “brand competence.”
The Conversation: Losing Winter Ice is Changing the Great Lakes Food Web – Here’s How Light Is Shaping Life Underwater
Microbes are crucial to the Great Lakes’ health as they clean the water of pollutants and are the first step in the complex food web.
The Conversation: Does the US have a Planned Economy? You Might Be Surprised
Businesses are increasingly turning to planners to direct supply chain processes.
The Conversation: Animal Behavior Research Is Getting Better at Keeping Observer Bias from Sneaking In – but There’s Still Room to Improve
One of the challenges of animal research is making sure individual assumptions don’t influence observations.
The Conversation: Why are some people faster than others? 2 exercise scientists explain the secrets of running speed
There are several reasons why some people can run very fast while others tend to run more slowly.
The Conversation: Excessively High Rents Are a Major Burden for Immigrants in US Cities
One of the best ways to mitigate rent burdens is to build more housing and create affordable housing.
The Conversation: National Parks Teach Students About Environmental Issues in This Course
The class includes a field trip to Look Rock in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
The Conversation: Cherry Blossoms – Celebrated in Japan for Centuries and Gifted to Americans – Are an Appreciation of Impermanence and Spring
The first cherry trees planted in Washington D.C. were a gift of friendship from Japan in 1912.