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A Brief History of Invisibility on Screen

The concept of invisibility has inspired a raft of movies over the decades

By Marc Longenecker, Wesleyan University / The Conversation

Why Some People Love Black Friday—and Others Hate It, According to Psychologists

Including ways for you to comfortably participate in the bargains

By Michael Breazeale, Mississippi State University / The Conversation

The Long History of Mormons in Mexico Began More Than a Century Before the Killing of 9 U.S. Citizens There

Members of Utah’s Latter-Day Saints community emigrated to Mexico in the 1880s to follow their religious beliefs

By Rebecca Janzen, University of South Carolina / The Conversation

Not All Candy is Created Equal — At Least for Tax Purposes

States must draw a fine line on which treats are eligible for sales tax breaks

By Hayes Holderness, University of Richmond / The Conversation

The Evolutionary Reason We Love Big, Blood-Curdling Screams

Screams may seem simple, but they can actually convey a complex set of emotions

By Frank T. McAndrew, Knox College / The Conversation

Andrew Yang's Universal Basic Income Plan Echoes a 1930s Proposal That Reshaped Social Security

Yang isn't the first to pitch the idea of giving Americans a guaranteed income

By Edwin Amenta / The Conversation

How Dr. Benjamin Spock Changed American Parenting

His book helped usher in a fundamental shift

By Richard Gunderman, Indiana University / The Conversation

Why You Really Shouldn’t Kill the Spiders in Your Home, According to an Entomologist

Spiders regularly capture nuisance pests and even disease-carrying insects

By Matt Bertone, North Carolina State University / The Conversation

400 Years of Black Philanthropy, From the Days of Slavery to the 2019 Morehouse Graduation

The underappreciated heritage of African American philanthropy began soon after the first enslaved Africans in Virginia disembarked in 1619

By Tyrone Freeman / The Conversation

How Old Is Your Pet in Human Years? The Answer Is a Little Complicated, According to a Vet

There’s a bit of logic behind the myth that one year is like seven pet years

By Jesse Grady, Mississippi State University / The Conversation

How Often Do People Lie on Dating Apps? Here's What Two Researchers Found

Nearly one-fourth of young adults are looking for love through dating websites or apps. This relatively new form of courtship can give you access to a large pool of potential partners. It also presents a...

By David Markowitz, University of Oregon / The Conversation

How Much Is Your Data Worth to Tech Companies? Lawmakers Want Answers

But "datafication," with all its privacy implications, affects everyone differently

By Samuel Lengen, University of Virginia / The Conversation

The U.K.'s Version of the NSA Wants Access to Encrypted Chats. Here's How it Would Work

It’s not the first time the British government has taken aim at encrypted communication

By Paulo Garcia, Carleton University / The Conversation

A Brief History of the S'more, America's Favorite Campfire Snack

Every aspect of making s'mores is a product of the Industrial Revolution

By Jeffrey Miller, Colorado State University / The Conversation

'Deepfakes' Are Videos Designed to Trick You Into Thinking They're Real. But There's a Way to Detect Them

Deepfakes are a fundamental threat to the idea that 'seeing is believing'

By Siwei Lyu, SUNY Albany / The Conversation

Detaining Migrant Children at U.S. Military Bases Has Been Done Before

Fort Sill, an army base in Oklahoma, will soon become a refugee camp. The Department of Health and Human Services expects the repurposed military facility to house up to 1,400 unaccompanied migrant children from Central...

By Jane Lipman, Tulane University / The Conversation

More Journalists Are Being Killed, Arrested and Assaulted as Authoritarianism Spreads

A report says 12 reporters have been killed this year and 172 are in jail

By Randy Covington, University of South Carolina / The Conversation

Despite Fears, Aviation's Future Will Be More Automated

But convincing passengers will be key

By Scott Winter and Stephen Rice, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University / The Conversation

Airline Pilots Can Get Dangerously Sleepy. Cockpit Naps Could Be the Answer

Some countries, including Canada and Australia, have embraced this solution to pilot fatigue

By Scott Winter and Stephen Rice, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University / The Conversation

Do You Owe the IRS Money? Here’s What to Do

Here's what to do if you're worried about owing the IRS money this tax season

By Tameka E. Lester, Georgia State University / The Conversation
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