Next US energy boom could be wind power in the Gulf of Mexico

The US is a latecomer to offshore wind development, but President Biden has set big goals for expanding it. The Gulf of Mexico has good conditions and a large offshore energy industry.

Hugh Daigle, Associate Professor of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering, University of Texas at Austin • conversation
Aug. 16, 2022 ~9 min

The next US energy boom could be wind power in the Gulf of Mexico

The US is a latecomer to offshore wind development, but President Biden has set big goals for expanding it. The Gulf of Mexico has good conditions and a large offshore energy industry.

Hugh Daigle, Associate Professor of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering, University of Texas at Austin • conversation
Aug. 16, 2022 ~9 min


Fertilizer prices are soaring – and that's an opportunity to promote more sustainable ways of growing crops

Farmers are contending with huge spikes in fertilizer prices. The Biden administration is paying US companies to boost synthetic fertilizer production, but there are other, more sustainable options.

Kathleen Merrigan, Executive Director, Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems, Arizona State University • conversation
June 14, 2022 ~10 min

Did the assault weapons ban of 1994 bring down mass shootings? Here's what the data tells us

Analysis of the 10 years in which the US banned sales of assault weapons shows that it correlates with a drop in mass shooting deaths – a trend that reversed as soon as the ban expired.

Michael J. Klein, Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery, New York University • conversation
June 8, 2022 ~7 min

Biden throws US solar installers a lifeline with tariff relief, but can incentives bring manufacturing back?

Only 13% of US solar industry jobs are currently in manufacturing. The Biden administration hopes the sector will grow fast, but that might not be so simple.

Emily A. Beagle, Research Associate in Energy Systems, University of Texas at Austin • conversation
June 7, 2022 ~7 min

Changes are coming to school meals nationwide – an expert in food policy explains

An expert on food policy explains how the end of COVID-19 waivers will impact children’s access to food, as well as the importance of food banks and pantries.

Marlene B. Schwartz, Director, Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health and Professor, Human Development and Family Sciences, University of Connecticut • conversation
June 7, 2022 ~8 min

Biden throws US solar industry a lifeline with tariff relief, but can incentives bring manufacturing back?

Only 13% of US solar industry jobs are currently in manufacturing. The Biden administration hopes the sector will grow fast, but that might not be so simple.

Emily A. Beagle, Research Associate in Energy Systems, University of Texas at Austin • conversation
June 7, 2022 ~7 min

The US is importing baby formula to help end supply shortage – what parents need to know

An infant nutrition expert explains the efforts to ensure there is enough baby formula for US consumption and the differences between domestic and imported produce.

Steven A. Abrams, Professorof Pediatrics, University of Texas at Austin • conversation
June 6, 2022 ~11 min


Allowing E15 fuel year-round won't increase sales very much, but it's a symbolic victory for corn ethanol advocates

Allowing the sale of gasoline that’s 15% ethanol year-round won’t have much impact on gas prices, but recent research shows that growing corn for fuel affects the climate – for the worse.

Aaron Smith, Professor of Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of California, Davis • conversation
May 5, 2022 ~9 min

What is Paxlovid and how will it help the fight against coronavirus? An infectious diseases physician answers questions on the COVID-19 pill

An infections disease doctor discusses the use, benefits and availability of a drug to prevent severe COVID-19.

Patrick Jackson, Assistant Professor of Infectious Diseases, University of Virginia • conversation
April 28, 2022 ~6 min

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