A personal tale of intellectual humility – and the rewards of being open-minded
Daryl Van Tongeren explains what it means to be intellectually humble, and why it’s so important right now on The Conversation Weekly podcast.
Feb. 29, 2024 • ~4 min
Nature award for polar bear photo shows that images of these magnificent creatures still have the power to move people
Image of the majestic creatures remain powerful communicators of humanity’s connection with nature.
Feb. 12, 2024 • ~7 min
Republicans and Democrats consider each other immoral – even when treated fairly and kindly by the opposition
With growing polarization, political attitudes have begun to coincide with moral convictions. Partisans increasingly view each other as immoral. New research reveals the depth of that conviction.
Feb. 1, 2024 • ~4 min
‘Collective mind’ bridges societal divides − psychology research explores how watching the same thing can bring people together
Even in a moment of extreme partisanship, ‘we’ still exist if ‘we’ can witness something together. Researchers are exploring how shared attention can build connection.
Jan. 23, 2024 • ~8 min
Extreme cold still happens in a warming world – in fact climate instability may be disrupting the polar vortex
While the world can expect fewer severe cold events as average temperatures rise, people still need to be prepared for wintery blasts.
Jan. 17, 2024 • ~5 min
Arctic Report Card 2023: From wildfires to melting sea ice, the warmest summer on record had cascading impacts across the Arctic
The early heat melted snow and warmed rivers, heating up the land and downstream ocean areas. The effects harmed salmon fisheries, melted sea ice and fueled widespread fires.
Dec. 12, 2023 • ~10 min
Why do climate models underestimate polar warming? ‘Invisible clouds’ could be the answer
Stratospheric clouds over the Arctic may explain the differences seen between the polar warming calculated by climate models and actual recordings, according
Nov. 8, 2023 • ~7 min
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