Opinion
Is marriage obsolete?
This roundup of stories from The Conversation archive explores trends and pressures affecting the institution of marriage around the world.#1: Fewer &...
Our laws don’t do enough to protect our health data
Have you ever wondered why your computer often shows you ads that seem tailor-made for your interests? The answer is big data. By combing through extr...
Why it matters
A Texas woman in her 50s, let’s call her “Amy,” met a man online calling himself “Charlie.” Amy, who lived in Texas, was...
Teens are sleeping less – but there’s a surprisingly easy fix
Something is stealing teens’ sleep.In a newly released analysis of two large national surveys, my co-authors and I found that the number of U.S....
In defense of cash: why we should bring back the $500 note and other big bills
A world without cash seems wonderful at first glance since it is convenient and fast. You don’t need to withdraw dollars or euros ahead of time....
Why bystanders rarely speak up when they witness sexual harassment
The uproar over allegations that Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein sexually abused and harassed dozens of the women he worked with is inspiring coun...
US health care system: A patchwork that no one likes
Almost all parties agree that the health care system in the U.S., which is responsible for about 17 percent of our GDP, is badly broken. Soaring costs...
A sincere thank you
In light of the recent tragic situation that occurred in Decatur Township, Lawrence County, Ohio on 10/11/2017, I want to first say to the families an...
We must consider function
As we look at landscape design, we must consider function. This is usually why you called me. Either you want shade or you want something that will gr...
High school football participation may have peaked.
That’s the argument I make in a recent analysis for the international sports governance association Play the Game.The conclusion is based on dat...
