By Moncef Krarti, Professor of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder
Small-scale solar panels usable by renters and without rooftop installation can boost renewable energy use and reduce the effects of high electricity prices.
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By Yinchu Li, Ph.D. Candidate in Marine Geology, Georgia Institute of Technology
Understanding why some faults creep rather than sticking and causing massive earthquakes is important for gauging the future risk of both earthquakes and tsunamis.
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By Barbara Clark Smith, Curator, Division of Political History, Smithsonian Institution
Is the US a democracy or a republic? That’s a misleading question, writes a historian of early America. The values of republicanism and the values of democracy have both been vital to the nation.
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By Nancy La Vigne, Dean of the Rutgers School of Criminal Justice, Rutgers University - Newark
A new policy at Allegheny County Jail allows incarcerated people to earn money for their work. The goal is to improve conditions for everyone involved.
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By Qingqing Yang, Research Scientist of Education, University at Albany, State University of New York
New research suggests that bullying prevention work should address the broader classroom environment, not just students’ individual characteristics and behaviors.
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By Mohammad Ahmad, Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems, West Virginia University
Mythos’ dramatic hacking abilities are as much a reflection of the precarious state of digital defenses as a revolutionary tech breakthrough.
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By Firmesk Rahim, PhD Student, UMass Boston
The Gulf Cooperation Council was formed after the Iranian Revolution of 1979. Since then, GCC members have tried different strategies to contend with Tehran.
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By Christian Franck, Bjorn Borgen Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Director of the Center for Traumatic Brain Injury, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com.
Why do you have to wear a helmet when you’re skateboarding? – Artie, age 13, Queens, New York
Back when I was 13, I was an avid skateboarder – the kickflip was my…
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By Marie Helweg-Larsen, Professor of Psychology, Dickinson College
Unstructured play – especially the kind that allows kids to test their limits – can help children become competent, independent adults.
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By Valérie Mérindol, Enseignant chercheur en management de l'innovation et de la créativité, PSB Paris School of Business; European Academy of Management (EURAM)
Alexandra Le Chaffotec, Enseignant chercheur en économie des organisations et économie de la santé, PSB Paris School of Business
Ignasi Capdevila, Associate Professor in Management & Strategy, PSB Paris School of Business
Companies have a lot to gain from implementing external corporate innovation programs such as sending their employees on work placements in open labs.
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