Should we really tell aliens there is life on Earth?

New Englanders support more offshore wind power – just don’t send it to New York

David Bidwell, University of Rhode Island; Jeremy Firestone, University of Delaware; Michael Ferguson, University of New Hampshire

The regionalism that fuels the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry is also found in U.S. attitudes about energy production, a new study shows. That could have repercussions for the renewable energy transition.

Russia’s weaponization of natural gas could backfire by destroying demand for it

Michael E. Webber, University of Texas at Austin

Has Putin hurt Russia by jolting Europe’s shift away from fossil fuels into high gear?

Yes, US economy may be slowing, but don’t forget it’s coming off the hottest year since 1984 – here’s who benefited in 4 charts

D. Brian Blank, Mississippi State University

Most of the gains went to the richest Americans, but almost everyone saw an improvement in terms of net wealth.

What’s at stake for Trump, Twitter and politics if the tweeter-in-chief returns from banishment

Michael Humphrey, Colorado State University

Analysis of Trump’s post-Twitter communications suggest that the former president has not moderated his messaging style. So what does that mean if he were to go back on Twitter?

Gilbert Gottfried and the mechanics of crafting one of the most memorable voices of all time

Erica Tobolski, University of South Carolina

Though it was exceedingly grating, the late comedian was able to perfect a sound that worked in tandem with his brand of humor.

What is a Latter-day Saint temple?

Taylor Petrey, Kalamazoo College

Temples are often open to the public for a period after construction or renovation, but only church members may enter once religious ceremonies begin.

I’m a Black sociologist, and a mom – by listening to other Black mothers, I’ve learned about their pandemic struggles and strengths

Loren Henderson, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

As the world locked down and a country’s racial reckoning heated up, this social scientist refined her approach to studying the lives of Black moms.

Why do teens engage in self-harm? Clinical psychologists explain how to help teens reduce their emotional distress

Kevin Kuehn, University of Washington; Kevin King, University of Washington

New research shows that many young people report a sense of temporary relief following episodes of self-harm. But there are clear ways to help teens replace injurious behaviors with healthy ones.

Psychologists are starting to talk publicly about their own mental illnesses – and patients can benefit

Andrew Devendorf, University of South Florida; Sarah Victor, Texas Tech University

Psychologists have mental health difficulties and illnesses at the same rate as the general population – but the profession has long stigmatized talking about them in public.

Ukraine invasion threatens international collaboration in space and shows how power structures are changing

Daniel Merino, The Conversation; Gemma Ware, The Conversation

Listen to two space experts discuss how the Russian invasion of Ukraine threatens international collaboration in space on The Conversation Weekly podcast.

Reptiles: why one in five species face extinction

Why are men having more orgasms than women in heterosexual relationships?

Bullying: why most people do nothing when they witness it – and how to take action