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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 Conversationâs archive, featuring CU expert Orit Peleg, offer diverse views of life in the hive.
Twenty-five states arenât 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. CU 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. CU experts Sara Sawyer, Arturo Barbachano-Guerrero and Cody Warren share on The Conversation.
Russiaâs 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.
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought immunology terms that are typically relegated to textbooks into our everyday vernacular. Featuring three CU experts, look back at The Conversation stories that helped us make sense of the ever-evolving science.
Initially a service to let gamers voice and text chat while playing, most of Discordâs current users build and maintain online communitiesâthough not always very big ones. CUÂ expert Brianna Dym shares on The Conversation.
The head of the Russian Orthodox Church suggested the violation of âGodâs lawâ provided divine license for the war against Ukraine. But CU expert and Bible scholar Sam Boyd says taking biblical law out of its historical context doesnât work. Read on The Conversation.
The relationship between the Bible and life in the U.S. continues to make headlines. Expert Sam Boyd discusses how the Bible, its laws and ancient debates were set within a complex vision of society at that time. Read on The Conversation.
On March 4, a spent rocket booster will smack into the surface of the moon. The accidental experiment will hopefully shed light on the mysterious physics of planetary impact. Expert Paul Hayne shares on The Conversation.