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Lo que los contribuyentes latinos necesitan para declarar sus impuestos de 2025 y cómo maximizar sus reembolsos
(Feature Impact) Para millones de contribuyentes en todo Estados Unidos, la temporada de impuestos es una oportunidad importante no solo para cumplir con sus obligaciones fiscales, sino …
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4/8/26 12:00 AM
The costume maker who convinced Hersheypark to embrace candy mascots and ‘chocolatize’ their old-timey theme park
Hersheypark underwent a total transformation in the 1970s, when candy mascots and thrill rides replaced barn animals and old-timey recreations of Tudor England.
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John Haddad, Penn State, The Conversation |
4/7/26 12:37 PM
1776’s Declaration of Independence inspired Washington’s troops to fight against the odds – and also helped bring in powerful allies
The Declaration of Independence isn’t just a philosophical breakup letter. It was a strategic move to secure vital support for America after its first declaration of war.
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Christopher Magra, University of Tennessee, The Conversation |
4/7/26 12:36 PM
Why does some rain fall harder than other rain?
Some rainstorms drench you in a second, while others drop rain in a nice peaceful drizzle. A meteorologist explains how rainstorms can be so different.
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Jeffrey B. Halverson, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, The Conversation |
4/6/26 02:29 PM
Paleontologists uncover a new ‘Spinosaurus’ species by following a clue from a decades-old book into the Sahara Desert
The hunt for a mythicized fossil hot spot took a team of researchers on a journey through the Sahara Desert.
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Paul C. Sereno, University of Chicago, The Conversation |
3/16/26 01:55 PM
A pet-friendly homeless shelter pilot reduced the rate of homelessness among the people it helped in California
A pilot program in Los Angeles reduced the rate of homelessness among homeless people with pets.
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Benjamin F. Henwood, University of Southern California, The Conversation |
3/12/26 12:00 AM
Why do mountaintops stay snowy, even though they’re closer to the Sun?
The answer has to do with the air we breathe and that bright white snowpack, as an atmospheric scientist in Colorado explains.
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Allie Mazurek, Colorado State University, The Conversation |
3/10/26 02:32 PM
Why Michelangelo’s ‘Last Judgment’ endures
The artist used daring imagery that sparked controversy from the moment it was unveiled.
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Virginia Raguin, College of the Holy Cross, The Conversation |
2/25/26 06:41 PM
Novice farmers face big challenges making it in today’s ag sector
MONTEZUMA, Iowa — Ben De Boef grew up working on his grandfather’s 400-acre farm in Montezuma, Iowa, and hearing stories about it. “I loved it since I was a kid,” said De Boef. “I didn’t really want to do anything other than farm.” Now 23 years old, De Boef grows corn, soybeans and some alfalfa […]
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Cassandra Stephenson, Olivia Cohen |
2/9/26 05:59 AM
From ski jumping to speedskating, winter sports represent physics in action
Watching, modeling and even playing winter sports help students internalize physics concepts, including acceleration, momentum and friction.
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Amy Pope, Clemson University, The Conversation |
2/2/26 03:21 PM
PFAS are turning up in the Great Lakes, putting fish and water supplies at risk – here’s how they get there
Some of these ‘forever chemicals’ are toxic at very low levels. They can get into water systems and bioaccumulate in fish, ultimately posing risks to people.
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Christy Remucal, University of Wisconsin-Madison, The Conversation |
1/28/26 02:22 PM
NASA’s Artemis II crewed mission to the Moon shows how US space strategy has changed since Apollo – and contrasts with China’s closed program
Today, there aren’t just two countries competing to get to the Moon. More countries have space programs, and private industry plays a larger role.
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Michelle L.D. Hanlon, University of Mississippi, The Conversation |
1/27/26 03:00 PM
Can shoes alter your mind? What neuroscience says about foot sensation and focus
Your feet can send a lot of sensory information to your brain. But whether you believe that your footwear is affecting your cognition may matter more than what shoes you wear.
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Atom Sarkar, Drexel University, The Conversation |
1/27/26 02:57 PM
How fire, people and history shaped the South’s iconic longleaf pine forests
One of North America’s richest ecosystems, sustained and shaped by Native peoples before European contact, nearly disappeared. A recovery is underway.
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Andrea De Stefano, Mississippi State University, The Conversation |
1/27/26 02:57 PM
Colorado ski resorts got some welcome snowfall from Winter Storm Fern, but not enough to turn a dry and warm winter around
Ski resorts in Colorado can make snow, but it only goes so far.
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Steven R. Fassnacht, Colorado State University and Michael Childers, Colorado State University, The Conversation |
1/27/26 12:00 AM
How the polar vortex and warm ocean are intensifying a major US winter storm
The atmosphere is a complicated place. Warm temperatures in one spot can contribute to brutally cold storms somewhere else.
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Mathew Barlow, UMass Lowell and Judah Cohen, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), The Conversation |
1/26/26 04:04 PM
Why too much phosphorus in America’s farmland is polluting the country’s water
Plants need phosphorus, and other nutrients, to grow. But soil tests can’t tell if there’s too much.
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Dinesh Phuyal, University of Florida, The Conversation |
1/26/26 03:44 PM
3 in 4 US shoppers blame tariffs for shortages they personally encounter
inFlow Inventory reports that a survey reveals 73% of U.S. shoppers blame tariffs for personal shortages, while only 22% cite them for overall shortages.
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Jared Plumb for inFlow Inventory |
1/26/26 11:15 AM
What the strongest 401(k) plans get right: 3 strategies for employers
Bernstein Private Wealth Management reports that employers can enhance 401(k) plans by optimizing record-keeping, considering pooled employer plans, and modernizing investment options.
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Christopher Gouryh for Bernstein Private Wealth Management |
1/24/26 01:30 PM
When the paychecks stop: How to steady your finances after leaving a job
The Retirement Group reports on managing finances after job loss, emphasizing the need to review financial status, plan for short-term expenses, and assess retirement options.
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Tyson Mavar for The Retirement Group |
1/24/26 10:00 AM
Dogs can need more than kibble, walks and love − consider the escalating expenses of their medical care before you adopt
The decision to bring a dog into the family should recognize that, like other family members, they will require medical care.
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David L. Weimer, University of Wisconsin-Madison, The Conversation |
1/23/26 12:57 PM
To control weeds in your garden, late summer and early fall is the best time to make a difference
What gardeners do at the end of the growing season will determine how clean, productive and manageable their garden beds will be when spring arrives.
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Manjot Kaur Sidhu, University of Maine, The Conversation |
1/20/26 10:12 PM
American farmers, who once fed the world, face a volatile global market with diminishing federal backing
The US government used to have American farmers’ backs, but that support has been dwindling for decades. New subsidies signal big changes for farmers.
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Peter Simons, Hamilton College, The Conversation |
1/16/26 05:37 PM
Rooted In Culture And Service: How One Red Cross Employee Went From Advocate To Patient
(NAPSI)—For Alexis González, regional communications manager for the American Red Cross, her job gives her the opportunity to serve and work alongside her community every day. “My work …
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1/10/26 08:38 AM
Turf battle in the NFL: Natural vs. artificial grass
LawnStarter reports on the NFL's ongoing debate over natural grass vs. artificial turf, highlighting player safety concerns and increased injuries on turf.
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Adrian Nita for LawnStarter |
1/9/26 11:30 AM