Science + Tech – The Conversation

• Chandrayaan-3's measurements of sulfur open the doors for lunar science and exploration September 22, 2023 Jeffrey Gillis-Davis, Research Professor of Physics, Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis
• Spyware can infect your phone or computer via the ads you see online – report September 22, 2023 Claire Seungeun Lee, Associate Professor of Criminology and Justice Studies, UMass Lowell
• NASA's Mars rovers could inspire a more ethical future for AI September 21, 2023 Janet Vertesi, Associate Professor of Sociology, Princeton University
• Depression recovery can be hard to measure − new research on deep brain stimulation shows how objective biomarkers could help make treatment more precise September 20, 2023 Christopher Rozell, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
• Your unique body odor could identify who you are and provide insights into your health – all from the touch of a hand September 20, 2023 Chantrell Frazier, Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Food Science, Framingham State University
• Art and science entwined: This course explores the long, interrelated history of two ways of seeing the world September 20, 2023 Katherine Reinhart, Assistant Professor of Art History, Binghamton University, State University of New York
• Spending time in space can harm the human body − but scientists are working to mitigate these risks before sending people to Mars September 19, 2023 Rachael Seidler, Professor of Applied Physiology & Kinesiology, University of Florida
• What are 'mule addresses'? Criminologists explain how vacant properties serve as depots for illegal online purchases September 19, 2023 David Maimon, Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology, Georgia State University
• Earthquakes and other natural hazards are a risk everywhere – here's how people are preparing in the US and around the world September 19, 2023 John van de Lindt, Professor of Civil Engineering, Colorado State University
• 'Big Bang of Numbers' – The Conversation's book club explores how math alone could create the universe with author Manil Suri September 18, 2023 Maggie Villiger, Senior Science + Technology Editor
• Dopamine is a brain chemical famously linked to mood and pleasure − but researchers have found multiple types of dopamine neurons with different functions September 18, 2023 Kimberlee D'Ardenne, Assistant Research Professor in Psychology, Arizona State University
• What happens if you need to pee while you're asleep? September 18, 2023 Jennifer Ahn, Assistant Professor of Urology, School of Medicine, University of Washington
• NASA report finds no evidence that UFOs are extraterrestrial September 15, 2023 Chris Impey, University Distinguished Professor of Astronomy, University of Arizona
• Alzheimer's disease is partly genetic − studying the genes that delay decline in some may lead to treatments for all September 15, 2023 Steven DeKosky, Professor of Neurology and Neuroscience, University of Florida
• Can at-home DNA tests predict how you'll respond to your medications? Pharmacists explain the risks and benefits of pharmacogenetic testing September 15, 2023 Kayla B. Rowe, Fellow in Clinical Pharmacogenomics, University of Pittsburgh