Empty office spaces can be converted to residential buildings – but it won't be affordable

With many employers switching to remote work, two engineering experts explain the feasibility of converting office buildings to residential spaces.

Leah Mo, Assistant Professor of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Iowa State University • conversation
July 14, 2023 ~9 min

Curing America's loneliness epidemic would make us healthier, fitter and less likely to abuse drugs

At least half of surveyed US adults experienced loneliness and social isolation.

Clay Marsh, Chancellor and Executive Dean for Health Sciences, West Virginia University • conversation
July 14, 2023 ~8 min


A journey from work to home is about more than just getting there – the psychological benefits of commuting that remote work doesn't provide

It turns out that there are some benefits to all the time we spend commuting.

Kristie McAlpine, Assistant Professor of Management, Rutgers University • conversation
Feb. 2, 2023 ~6 min

Does scaring people work when it comes to health messaging? A communication researcher explains how it's gone wrong during the COVID-19 pandemic

Whether about a comet hitting the Earth or a virus infecting the world, fear-based messages often do not succeed at changing people’s behaviors.

James Dillard, Professor of Communication Arts and Sciences, Penn State • conversation
Feb. 16, 2022 ~9 min

Surveys of scientists show women and young academics suffered most during pandemic and may face long-term career consequences

Many scientists stuck at home during university closures dealt with increased domestic responsibilities. But some groups had it worse than others.

Timothy P. Johnson, Professor Emeritus of Public Administration, University of Illinois at Chicago • conversation
Dec. 16, 2021 ~9 min

Got Zoom fatigue? Out-of-sync brainwaves could be another reason videoconferencing is such a drag

It appears that the rhythms of your brain waves get in sync with the speech patterns of the person you’re conversing with. Videoconferencing throws off that syncing process.

Julie Boland, Professor of Psychology and Linguistics, University of Michigan • conversation
Dec. 10, 2021 ~8 min

The future of work is hybrid – here's an expert's recommendations

Even when the pandemic ends, the vast majority of US companies are expected to let many employees continue to work at least part time from home.

Alanah Mitchell, Associate Professor and Chair of Information Management and Business Analytics, Drake University • conversation
Oct. 22, 2021 ~8 min

The future of work is hybrid – here's an expert's recommendations for success

Even when the pandemic ends, the vast majority of US companies are expected to let many employees continue to work at least part time from home.

Alanah Mitchell, Associate Professor and Chair of Information Management and Business Analytics, Drake University • conversation
Oct. 22, 2021 ~8 min


How ‘managed retreat’ from climate change could revitalize rural America: Revisiting the Homestead Act

If rural communities plan carefully – and some already are – they can reinvent themselves as the perfect homes for people fleeing wildfire and hurricane zones.

Daniel R. Brooks, Professor Emeritus of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Toronto • conversation
Oct. 18, 2021 ~8 min

Can employers require workers to take the COVID-19 vaccine? 6 questions answered

The federal agency in charge of enforcing discrimination laws in the workplace said 'yes,' but there are some important exceptions and limitations.

Ana Santos Rutschman, Assistant Professor of Law, Saint Louis University • conversation
Dec. 22, 2020 ~7 min

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