Those seeds clinging to your hiking socks may be from invasive plants – here's how to avoid spreading them to new locations
Invasive species cause billions of dollars in damage across the US every year. Hikers and backpackers can take simple steps to avoid spreading seeds and making the problem worse.
Megan Dolman, PhD candidate in Ecology, Evolution and Behavior, Boise State University •
conversation
March 17, 2023 • ~9 min
March 17, 2023 • ~9 min
I treat people with gambling disorder – and I’m starting to see more and more young men who are betting on sports
In the past, typical clients tended to be retirees living on fixed incomes who played slots and card games.
Tori Horn, PhD Student in Clinical Psychology, University of Memphis
• conversation
Feb. 7, 2023 • ~7 min
Feb. 7, 2023 • ~7 min
What is Mastodon? A social media expert explains how the 'federated' network works and why it won't be a new Twitter
The turmoil at Twitter has many people turning to an alternative, Mastodon. The social media platform does a lot of what Twitter and Facebook do, but there are key differences.
Brian C. Keegan, Assistant Professor of Information Science, University of Colorado Boulder •
conversation
Nov. 11, 2022 • ~7 min
Nov. 11, 2022 • ~7 min
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