Stories by The Conversation

Here's a look at how the brain uses its mental dictionary to remember and retrieve language

Here’s why the CDC is so concerned about deadly flesh-eating bacteria and ways to avoid being infected

All who testified before a congressional subcommittee claimed that UFOs pose a threat to national security. So why haven’t the reports been made public?

With the Titan vessel’s fate yet to be determined, an expert explains the safety features that should be onboard such a submersible

The DNA you shed everywhere could be used to identify you, and experts are concerned

Communities across the U.S. West are preparing for flooding and mudslide disasters as record snow begins to melt

Scientists figure out the origin of our fear of clowns

Improvements in how scientists measure plate movement and detect places where stress is building allow them to recognize areas where the likelihood of an earthquake is high

A new experiment at the world’s most powerful particle collider sheds light on an enduring cosmic mystery

There’s a good reason to salt the roads before snow starts falling

Consumers waiting for driverless vehicles to improve road safety might be overlooking the boring near-term advances that could make a real difference

Trump’s assertions notwithstanding, a more strategic approach involving industry, law enforcement and government is needed

New weapons against the waterborne disease include improved testing and vaccines

Aquaculture will have to be the primary source of our seafood now and into the future

It seems North Korea has come very close to achieving what it’s always said it was after: a viable missile-borne thermonuclear deterrent

Testosterone changes may be a factor 

We real people should work on improving security where we are most vulnerable—on our own devices

What message would you send to outer space?

Cells throughout the body can detect light, too

Researchers examine the risks for victims and perpetrators alike

 Security has to start with sound itself

State restrictions are loosening, prices are dropping—but injuries are climbing