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‘Ask for help’ mental health resources and stress management tips for farmers

Communication with loved ones, neighbors and mental health professionals can be a key piece of addressing the stressors and mental health issues that affect farmers at higher rates than other professions. According to the National Rural Health Association, suicide rates are “significantly higher” in rural areas than in urban areas and farmers die by suicide […] more

Cami Koons | 1/3/26 09:00 AM

George Plimpton’s 1966 nonfiction classic ‘Paper Lion’ revealed the bruising truths of Detroit Lions training camp

George Plimpton, then a 36-year-old literary editor, endured the brutal realities of a professional football quarterback despite barely ever playing the sport. more

Stephen Siff, Miami University, The Conversation | 12/19/25 05:38 PM

Chaos gardening – wild beauty, or just a mess? A sustainable landscape specialist explains the trend

Chaos gardening is touted on social media as an easy, no-effort way to create a beautiful garden. A landscape specialist explains what to be aware of before chaotically tossing seeds around. more

Deryn Davidson, Colorado State University, The Conversation | 8/20/25 12:26 PM

Cultivating for color: The hidden trade-offs between garden aesthetics and pollinator preferences

Uniquely colored flowers with big blooms might make for an aesthetically pleasing garden, but they can be unhelpful to pollinators. Careful consideration can help you plan a colorful and eco-friendly garden. more

Claire Therese Hemingway, University of Tennessee, The Conversation | 8/18/25 12:23 PM

Genomics can help insect farmers avoid pitfalls of domestication

Considering how easily bird flu swept through chicken farms, it’s clear that domestication has downsides. Lessons from the past paired with modern genomic technology can help with farming insects. more

Christine Picard, Indiana University and Hector Rosche-Flores, Indiana University, The Conversation | 8/15/25 04:00 PM

California farmers identify a hot new cash crop: Solar power

Solar is helping farmers in California save water and secure reliable income in the face of drought and economic pressure. more

Jacob Stid, Michigan State University; Annick Anctil, Michigan State University, and Anthony Kendall, Michigan State University, The Conversation | 7/22/25 02:18 PM

Dogs are helping people regulate stress even more than expected, research shows

A new study finds that dogs’ mitigation of human stress is more biologically complex than scientists previously understood. more

Kevin Morris, University of Denver and Jaci Gandenberger, University of Denver, The Conversation | 7/21/25 05:29 PM

New book honors 50th anniversary of Southeast Asian refugees arriving in WA

Fifty years ago, Washington welcomed the first of thousands of Southeast Asian refugees fleeing war and conflict in their home countries. A new book captures 15 stories of first-generation refugees and their descendants and how they rebuilt their lives in Washington state. “New Land: Southeast Asian Refugees Finding Home in Washington” touches upon topics such […] more

Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero | 5/28/25 03:00 PM

From Alaska Capitol’s cafeteria, author and illustrator claims Pulitzer Prize

Tessa Hulls was making sandwiches in the Alaska Capitol when she learned she had won a Pulitzer Prize. Her book, “Feeding Ghosts,” is a nonfiction graphic novel that documents three generations of women in her family, starting with her grandmother, who was a journalist at the time of the Chinese Communist Revolution. It had already […] more

James Brooks | 5/6/25 07:00 AM

Worsening allergies aren’t your imagination − windy days create the perfect pollen storm

From sending more pollen airborne to breaking up pollen grains, which lets them penetrate deeper into your lungs, the wind is not the allergy sufferer’s friend. more

Christine Cairns Fortuin, Mississippi State University, The Conversation | 5/5/25 03:53 PM

No Bad Dogs Podcast

Hey, there dog folk! Welcome to the No Bad Dogs Podcast, hosted by Tom Davis. Do you often wonder what your dog is thinking? Join Tom as he teams up with dog trainers, dog lovers, dog … more

3/4/25 01:31 PM

Why does the Earth spin?

An astronomer takes us on a tour of the universe to learn about the birth of stars and planets and how they get their spin. more

Silas Laycock, UMass Lowell, The Conversation | 10/28/24 03:40 PM

Why do we use gasoline for small vehicles and diesel fuel for big vehicles?

Both gasoline and diesel fuel are refined from crude oil, but they are good for different things and can’t be used interchangeably. more

Michael Leamy, Georgia Institute of Technology, The Conversation | 10/28/24 03:37 PM

Will we eventually have to send our trash into space if we run out of room on Earth?

Humans generate a lot of trash, but there are cheaper and safer ways to handle it than loading it on rockets. more

Kate O'Neill, University of California, Berkeley, The Conversation | 10/28/24 03:37 PM

Outside storytelling

Outside’s longstanding literary storytelling tradition comes to life in audio with features that will both entertain and inform listeners. We launched in March 2016 with our first series, … more

3/10/23 04:51 PM

Purrr-fectly enjoyable

In these cat podcasts, learn everything there is to know about cats on Cattitude with your hosts Michelle Fern & Tom Dock. In this cat podcast, each week we’ll spotlight a cool cat breed, … more

3/10/23 04:37 PM

How Financial Planners Can Advance Equality

(NewsUSA) - Financial planning is about helping individuals and families make sound financial decisions that enable them to achieve their life goals. When financial planners provide these services … more

2/22/23 07:25 PM

Spending and Saving Strategies for 2023

(NewsUSA) - The past few years have upended many perceptions of financial stability. A layoff or career change, inflation never before seen by younger generations and the lingering uncertainty of … more

1/12/23 05:05 AM

How to Make the Most of Your Money During Inflation

(NewsUSA) - Financial inflation, whether you have experienced it before or this is your first time, can seem frightening, and the rapid rise in prices of gas, groceries and consumer goods in … more

11/14/22 11:39 AM

Shoot for the Stars When It Comes to Medicare Advantage

(NewsUSA) - By Alan Stewart, SVP, Medicare Divisional Leader, Humana - If you’re one of the nation’s 58.6 million people with Medicare, you understand the importance of selecting a health … more

11/1/22 07:50 AM

4 Tax-Smart Strategies for Your Charitable Giving

(NewsUSA) - Are you one of the 68 percent? Or maybe even the 17 percent? The former are those Americans who, despite the current economic uncertainty, intend to donate a similar amount of … more

10/31/22 10:34 AM

How to Find a Financial Planner

(NewsUSA) - Experts agree that financial planning has many benefits. It can help you protect your family, worry less about finances and reach your goals at any stage of life. These benefits can … more

10/27/22 07:15 AM

Smart Ways to Invest in Charities You Care About

(NewsUSA) - Giving Tuesday, a day dedicated to giving back, occurs on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, but charitable giving is a year-round endeavor. With some smart financial planning, you can … more

10/14/22 01:20 PM

3 Reasons to Ditch Your Laundry Detergent for Eco Strips

(NewsUSA) - The laundry industry would have you believe that in order to get brilliant, clean laundry, you need to use powders, liquids and pods that are diluted with water, and come in bulky, … more

10/6/22 09:49 PM

Natural Food Storage Containers Can Help Save Money

(TVA) - As food costs continue to rise, many people are seeking creative solutions to stretch their dollars and reduce wasted food. Buying and cooking food in bulk helps save money, as well as … more

9/29/22 01:50 PM

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