Becoming a Nobel laureate: Louis Brus on his discovery of quantum dots – podcast
Louis Brus, one of the newest Nobel laureates in chemistry, speaks to The Conversation Weekly podcast.
Oct. 19, 2023 • ~4 min
Trans youth are significantly more likely to attempt suicide when gender dysphoria is met with conversion therapy than with hormone treatment
Because of ethical considerations, there are no clinical trials comparing the effects of hormone therapy to conversion therapy on trans youths. But a set of recent studies tease out cause and effect.
July 31, 2023 • ~10 min
Extreme weather events are exactly the time to talk about climate change – here's why
Three tips from climate communication research on how to talk about climate change during extreme weather events.
July 27, 2023 • ~7 min
Governments and environmental groups are turning to international courts to address the impacts of climate change — podcast
Governments and activist groups are bringing environmental issues to international courts. They argue that the impact of climate change and environmental issues affect human rights.
June 1, 2023 • ~6 min
To have better disagreements, change your words – here are 4 ways to make your counterpart feel heard and keep the conversation going
Researchers have identified ways to have more productive conversations – even when you’re talking to someone who holds an opposite view.
May 31, 2023 • ~9 min
Cloud seeding can increase rain and snow, and new techniques may make it a lot more effective – podcast
Cloud seeding – spraying materials into clouds to increase precipitation – has been around for nearly 80 years. But only recently have scientists been able to measure how effective it really is.
May 4, 2023 • ~7 min
Three AI experts on how access to ChatGPT-style tech is about to change our world — podcast
New technologies are often surrounded by hopeful messages that they will alleviate poverty and bring about positive social change. History shows these assumptions are often misplaced.
March 2, 2023 • ~6 min
Biologists discovered a new species of tiny owl on the forested island of Príncipe, and it's already under threat – Podcast
A local legend of a mysterious bird with big eyes grew into the discovery of the Príncipe scops owl. A biologist on the team tells the story of finding and cataloging this new species.
Feb. 27, 2023 • ~4 min
Lack of diversity in clinical trials is leaving women and patients of color behind and harming the future of medicine - Podcast
Medicine works better when the treatments are tailored to fit each individual person’s biology and history. A first step is increasing diversity in clinical trials, but the end goal is precision medicine.
Feb. 9, 2023 • ~8 min
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