Essay Archive
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December 5, 2023
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Scientists have been researching superconductors for over a century, but they have yet to find one that works at room temperature − 3 essential reads
The Conversation highlights an essay by Mishkat Bhattacharya, professor in the School of Physics and Astronomy.
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November 16, 2023
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Antibiotic resistance: microbiologists turn to new technologies in the hunt for solutions – podcast
The Conversation Weekly, a podcast produced by The Conversation, features Andre Hudson, dean of the College of Science.
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November 8, 2023
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Resources to save ‘every creeping thing of the earth’ are limited. What would Noah do?
Essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and interim head of the Department of Sustainability, published by The Conversation.
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October 15, 2023
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Will we still have antibiotics in 50 years? We asked 7 global experts
The Conversation asks Andre Hudson, dean of the College of Science, whether we will have antibiotics 50 years from now.
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October 12, 2023
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Horseshoe crab blood is vital for testing intravenous drugs, but new synthetic alternatives could mean pharma won’t bleed this unique species dry
Essay co-written by Kristoffer Whitney, associate professor in the Department of Science, Technology, and Society, and Jolie Crunelle, science, technology, and public policy master's student, published by The Conversation.
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October 3, 2023
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Tenacious curiosity in the lab can lead to a Nobel Prize – mRNA research exemplifies the unpredictable value of basic scientific research
Essay by Andre Hudson, dean, College of Science, published by The Conversation.
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September 6, 2023
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Invasive species cause billions of dollars in damage worldwide: 4 essential reads
The Conversation highlights an essay by Christine Keiner, chair of the Department of Science, Technology, and Society.
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July 17, 2023
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Events that never happened could influence the 2024 presidential election – a cybersecurity researcher explains situation deepfakes
Essay by Christopher Schwartz, postdoctoral research associate in the Department of Cybersecurity, published by The Conversation.
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July 17, 2023
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What do astronomers say about Moon landing deniers? Batting down the conspiracy theory with an assist from the 1969 Miracle Mets
Michael Richmond, professor of astronomy and physics, explains the 1969 moon landing for the "Curious Kids" series published by The Conversation.
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June 27, 2023
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Lab-grown meat techniques aren’t new – cell cultures are common tools in science, but bringing them up to scale to meet society’s demand for meat will require further development
Essay by André O. Hudson, dean of the College of Science, published by The Conversation.
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June 23, 2023
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Migrants often can’t access US health care until they are critically ill – here are some of the barriers they face
Essay by Anthony Jimenez, assistant professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, published by The Conversation.
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June 22, 2023
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Fear trumps anger when it comes to data breaches – angry customers vent, but fearful customers don’t come back
Essay by Rajendran Murthy, associate professor in the Department of MIS, Marketing, and Analytics, published by The Conversation.
