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The decline goes beyond national trends and is tied to a neighborhood coalition that identified risk factors for youth violence and prevention strategies. Read from Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØexpert Beverly Kingston on The Conversation.
While a young language learner can more easily acquire a native accent, adults retain the ability to learn new languages well into later life. Read from Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØvisiting scholar Karen Stollznow on The Conversation.
Menstrual pads, tampons can contain toxic substances—what to know about this emerging health issueHeavy metals, phthalates and other potentially harmful chemicals have been detected in a range of menstrual products. Read from Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØexpert Jenni Shearston on The Conversation.
An avalanche killed at least eight skiers on a guided backcountry excursion near Lake Tahoe. Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØexpert Nathalie Vriend explains what happens in an avalanche and shares survival techniques—read on The Conversation.
Goldenberg's Peanut Chews, Goobers and Whitman's Sampler boxes of chocolates are just a few confectionary classics that were born in Philly. Read from Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØexpert Jared Bahir Browsh on The Conversation.
Following the app's sale, TikTok's updated privacy policy and terms of service set off alarm bells. The reaction shows growing public distrust of big tech companies. Read from Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØexpert Casey Fiesler on The Conversation.
The Southern Plains states get a severe drought about once a decade, but long-lasting droughts lately have been leaving farms, rangeland and water sources with too little time to recover. Read from Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØexpert Joel Lisonbee and a Texas A&M colleague on The Conversation.
Machine-made snow makes ski racing faster and riskier—and it's widespread at the 2026 Games. Hear from U.S. Olympic skiers and Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØscientists on The Conversation.
The reggaeton star's comments on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement have added to a conservative backlash to the NFL's choice of entertainment. But his appeal in Latin America is seen as a big plus. Read from Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØexpert Jared Bahir Browsh on The Conversation.
Rescheduling marijuana would mean a tax break for legal cannabis businesses—and quiet deregulationThe Trump administration has accelerated the process of reclassifying marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act, and the consequences will go far beyond the tax bill businesses face. Read from Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØexpert Sloan Speck on The Conversation.