The Conversation - Genomics has a diversity problem

Charles III faces challenges at home, abroad – and even in defining what it means to be king

Tobias Harper, Arizona State University

The world changed a great deal in the 70 years of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign. Her son’s legacy may be determined by how he adapts to new dynamics within the UK and across the Commonwealth.

Arizona’s Latino voters and political independents could spell midterm defeats for MAGA candidates

Gina Woodall, Arizona State University

Arizona has been a reliable vote for GOP candidates for the past 70 years. But the 2020 election of Democrat Joe Biden underscores the political impact of the state’s changing demographics.

Iran and the US appear unlikely to reach a new nuclear deal – leaving everyone more unsafe

Nina Srinivasan Rathbun, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences

A nuclear nonproliferation expert explains why Iran was always unlikely to return to the 2015 international agreement that limited its nuclear weapon development.

Donor beware: Pause before you give to any cause

Sarah Webber, University of Dayton

While the overwhelming majority of charities are legitimate, looking into a charity before supporting it can help you avoid supporting scams and make better-informed decisions.

Barbara Ehrenreich helped make inequality visible – her legacy lives on in a reinvigorated labor movement

Adia Harvey Wingfield, Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis

The author, who died Sept. 1, 2022, inspired countless researchers to probe the injustices working people face.

How you can help protect sharks – and what doesn’t work

David Shiffman, Arizona State University

Sharks are much more severely threatened by humans than vice versa. A marine biologist explains how people can help protect sharks and why some strategies are more effective than others.

Educators can help make STEM fields diverse – over 25 years, I’ve identified nudges that can encourage students to stay

Nilanjana Dasgupta, UMass Amherst

Research shows underrepresented people in STEM studies thrive in learning environments that address their need to belong, feel competent and find meaning in their work.

What is proof-of-stake? A computer scientist explains a new way to make cryptocurrencies, NFTs and metaverse transactions

Scott Ruoti, University of Tennessee

Ethereum, one of the world’s largest blockchains and host of decentralized finance, NFTs and billions of dollars’ worth of cryptocurrency, is poised to dramatically reduce its energy consumption.

How do ants crawl on walls? A biologist explains their sticky, spiky, gravity-defying grip

Deby Cassill, University of South Florida

Ant feet are equipped with an array of tools – from retractable sticky pads to claws to special spines and hairs – enabling them to defy gravity and grip virtually any surface.

People think they should talk less to be liked, but new research suggests you should speak up in conversations with strangers

La Crosse virus is the second-most common virus in the US spread by mosquitoes – and can cause severe neurological damage in rare cases

Why are some people mosquito magnets and others unbothered? A medical entomologist points to metabolism, body odor and mindset