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Removing PFAS from public water will cost billions and take time – here are ways to filter out some harmful ‘forever chemicals’ at home

Chemists invented PFAS in the 1930s to make life easier: Nonstick pans, waterproof clothing, grease-resistant food packaging and stain-resistant carpet were all made possible by PFAS. … more

Kyle Doudrick, University of Notre Dame, The Conversation | 4/17/24 05:15 PM

Taylor Swift’s homage to Clara Bow

One track on Taylor Swift’s new album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” honors a long-celebrated, oft-miscast heroine of American feminism: actress Clara Bow. As historians of the 1920s, we’ve studied Bow’s fame and her cultural legacy. more

Deirdre Clemente, University of Nevada, Las Vegas and Annie Delgado, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, The Conversation | 4/15/24 02:47 PM

10 of the best places in the US to see the northern lights in 2024

Astronomers say 2024 will be a great year to see the northern lights. Stacker used various sources to list 10 places in the U.S. to view them. more

Sheeka Sanahori | 4/15/24 11:30 AM

How to turn your passion for pets into action

(BPT) - Are you passionate about pets? Whether you have a beloved animal of your own or simply appreciate all the joy pets bring to our lives, there are many ways you can turn that passion into … more

4/13/24 12:01 AM

This Year's Design Trend Report

(BPT) - “Style and design surround us — impacting how we feel, the personality of a room or the energy of a space,” said Laura Grilli, director of product design for Daltile. … more

4/12/24 09:01 AM

Workplace fatalities on the rise: These are the top 10 most dangerous jobs in America

FVF Law Firm examined data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics's 2022 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries to identify the 10 occupations with the highest rates of fatal injury. more

Sean McGoey | 4/11/24 02:00 PM

Why young adults need to be empowered to advocate for their own healthcare choices

(BPT) - Sponsored by SanofiFor many people, young adulthood is a time filled with newfound independence and responsibility. Reality begins to set in, with “adulting” tasks becoming part … more

4/11/24 07:01 AM

For some Christians, a solar eclipse signals the second coming of Christ

Does the upcoming solar eclipse signal the second coming of Jesus? In all likelihood, no, but that hasn’t stopped people from speculating that it does. … more

Eric Vanden Eykel, Ferrum College, The Conversation | 4/4/24 04:18 PM

The most important voice on Beyoncé’s new album

Country musician Linda Martell at her home in South Carolina in 2021. Sean Rayford/Getty Images One of the most impressive parts of Beyoncé’s new album, “ Cowboy Carter ,” is her roster of … more

William Nash, Middlebury, The Conversation | 4/2/24 05:13 PM

March Madness brings unique gambling risks for college students

Some college students have gambled away their financial aid. PRUDENCIOALVAREZ via Getty Images Whenever March Madness takes place, it’s a sure bet that people will be wagering on the college … more

M. Dolores Cimini, University at Albany, State University of New York, The Conversation | 4/2/24 05:11 PM

7 secrets tax preparers don't want you to know

Wealth Enhancement Group discusses the seven things your tax preparer may not want you to know. more

Brian Vnak | 4/1/24 03:30 PM

I’ve captained ships into tight ports like Baltimore, and this is how captains like me work with harbor pilots to avoid deadly collisions

The Conversation’s senior politics and democracy editor, Naomi Schalit, spoke with Captain Allan Post, a veteran ship’s officer, about the role a ship pilot plays in bringing a large ship in and out of a harbor. … more

Allan Post, Texas A&M University, The Conversation | 3/27/24 01:23 PM