/today/ en /today/2026/04/02/winters-alarmingly-low-snowpack-offers-glimpse-changing-water-rhythm-western-us <span>Winter's alarmingly low snowpack offers glimpse of changing water rhythm in the western US</span> <span><span>Megan M Rogers</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-04-02T11:49:30-06:00" title="Thursday, April 2, 2026 - 11:49">Thu, 04/02/2026 - 11:49</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2026-04/file-20260331-63-wc0wk9.jpg?h=27870e4a&amp;itok=2HYKUluv" width="1200" height="800" alt="mountain snow and stream"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1153"> The Conversation </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default 3"> <div class="ucb-article-row-subrow row"> <div class="ucb-article-text col-lg d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p class="lead">Streamflows in the West—relied on for drinking water and to support farms—once followed a predictable arc as winter snow melted, but rising temperatures are changing that. Read from �鶹��Ѱ�����expert <a href="https://cires.colorado.edu/people/imtiaz-rangwala" rel="nofollow">Imtiaz Rangwala</a> on The Conversation.</p><div class="ucb-button-group ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-regular"><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="https://theconversation.com/winters-alarmingly-low-snowpack-offers-a-glimpse-of-the-changing-rhythm-of-water-in-the-western-us-279664" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents">Read the Article</span></a><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="/today/conversation" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents">The Conversation on CUBT</span></a></div></div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-right col-lg"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--from-library paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div> <div class="ucb-article-secondary-text"> <div><p class="hero"><i class="fa-regular fa-comment">&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;<strong>The Conversation</strong></p><p class="small-text"><a href="https://theconversation.com/us" rel="nofollow">The Conversation</a> is an independent, nonprofit publisher of commentary and analysis, authored by academics and edited by journalists for the general public. On&nbsp;a mission “to promote truthful information and strengthen journalism by unlocking the rich diversity of academic research for audiences across America,” they&nbsp;publish short articles&nbsp;by academics on timely topics related to their research. �鶹��Ѱ�����Boulder provides funding as a member of The Conversation U.S.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Streamflows in the West—relied on for drinking water and to support farms—once followed a predictable arc as winter snow melted, but rising temperatures are changing that. Read from �鶹��Ѱ�����expert Imtiaz Rangwala on The Conversation.</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/2026-04/file-20260331-63-wc0wk9.jpg?itok=NT0mJKqZ" width="1500" height="976" alt="mountain snow and stream"> </div> </div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:49:30 +0000 Megan M Rogers 56404 at /today /today/2026/03/30/paul-ehrlichs-population-bomb-still-shapes-anti-immigration-efforts-today <span>Paul Ehrlich's 'The Population Bomb' still shapes anti-immigration efforts today</span> <span><span>Megan M Rogers</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-03-30T05:00:00-06:00" title="Monday, March 30, 2026 - 05:00">Mon, 03/30/2026 - 05:00</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2026-03/file-20260325-57-5f503p.jpg?h=036f3151&amp;itok=tjT9pnUs" width="1200" height="800" alt="illustration of a diverse group of people"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1153"> The Conversation </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default 3"> <div class="ucb-article-row-subrow row"> <div class="ucb-article-text col-lg d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p class="lead">Ehrlich warned that overpopulation would trigger famine, conflict and nuclear war in the 1970s—ideas that continue to echo in debates today. Read from �鶹��Ѱ�����expert <a href="/cmdi/people/information-science/brian-c-keegan" rel="nofollow">Brian Keegan</a> and UC Davis colleague Emily Klancher Merchant on The Conversation.</p><div class="ucb-button-group ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-regular"><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="https://theconversation.com/the-long-shadow-of-paul-ehrlichs-population-bomb-is-evident-in-anti-immigration-efforts-today-279151" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents">Read the Article</span></a><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="/today/conversation" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents">The Conversation on CUBT</span></a></div></div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-right col-lg"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--from-library paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div> <div class="ucb-article-secondary-text"> <div><p class="hero"><i class="fa-regular fa-comment">&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;<strong>The Conversation</strong></p><p class="small-text"><a href="https://theconversation.com/us" rel="nofollow">The Conversation</a> is an independent, nonprofit publisher of commentary and analysis, authored by academics and edited by journalists for the general public. On&nbsp;a mission “to promote truthful information and strengthen journalism by unlocking the rich diversity of academic research for audiences across America,” they&nbsp;publish short articles&nbsp;by academics on timely topics related to their research. �鶹��Ѱ�����Boulder provides funding as a member of The Conversation U.S.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Ehrlich warned that overpopulation would trigger famine, conflict and nuclear war in the 1970s—ideas that continue to echo in debates today. Read from �鶹��Ѱ�����expert Brian Keegan and a UC Davis colleague on The Conversation.</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/2026-03/file-20260325-57-5f503p.jpg?itok=IECKPzgy" width="1500" height="750" alt="illustration of a diverse group of people"> </div> </div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Megan M Rogers 56370 at /today /today/2026/03/27/how-far-can-irans-ballistic-missiles-reach-defense-expert-explains <span>How far can Iran's ballistic missiles reach? A defense expert explains</span> <span><span>Megan M Rogers</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-03-27T07:07:45-06:00" title="Friday, March 27, 2026 - 07:07">Fri, 03/27/2026 - 07:07</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2026-03/file-20260324-57-q7vcp.jpg?h=13b1c9fb&amp;itok=suroTy6q" width="1200" height="800" alt="Khorramshahr ballistic missile"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1153"> The Conversation </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default 3"> <div class="ucb-article-row-subrow row"> <div class="ucb-article-text col-lg d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p class="lead">News that Iran had fired ballistic missiles at a U.S. military base in the Indian Ocean was startling, but how much of a threat does the development represent? Read from �鶹��Ѱ�����expert <a href="/aerospace/iain-boyd" rel="nofollow">Iain Boyd</a> on The Conversation.</p><div class="ucb-button-group ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-regular"><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="https://theconversation.com/how-far-can-irans-ballistic-missiles-reach-a-defense-expert-explains-how-the-missiles-work-and-what-iran-can-and-cant-hit-279072" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents">Read the Article</span></a><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="/today/conversation" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents">The Conversation on CUBT</span></a></div></div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-right col-lg"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--from-library paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div> <div class="ucb-article-secondary-text"> <div><p class="hero"><i class="fa-regular fa-comment">&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;<strong>The Conversation</strong></p><p class="small-text"><a href="https://theconversation.com/us" rel="nofollow">The Conversation</a> is an independent, nonprofit publisher of commentary and analysis, authored by academics and edited by journalists for the general public. On&nbsp;a mission “to promote truthful information and strengthen journalism by unlocking the rich diversity of academic research for audiences across America,” they&nbsp;publish short articles&nbsp;by academics on timely topics related to their research. �鶹��Ѱ�����Boulder provides funding as a member of The Conversation U.S.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>News that Iran had fired ballistic missiles at a U.S. military base in the Indian Ocean was startling, but how much of a threat does the development represent? Read from �鶹��Ѱ�����expert Iain Boyd on The Conversation.</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/2026-03/file-20260324-57-q7vcp.jpg?itok=Gmxij5ds" width="1500" height="1000" alt="Khorramshahr ballistic missile"> </div> </div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:07:45 +0000 Megan M Rogers 56359 at /today /today/2026/03/13/not-just-patriot-interceptors-weapons-us-and-allies-use-defend-against-missiles-drones <span>Not just Patriot interceptors: The weapons US and allies use to defend against missiles, drones</span> <span><span>Megan M Rogers</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-03-13T07:42:23-06:00" title="Friday, March 13, 2026 - 07:42">Fri, 03/13/2026 - 07:42</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2026-03/file-20260311-57-ln1wn.jpg?h=315b6b5e&amp;itok=i2n07ot7" width="1200" height="800" alt="An Israeli air defense system fires interceptor missiles"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1153"> The Conversation </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default 3"> <div class="ucb-article-row-subrow row"> <div class="ucb-article-text col-lg d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p class="lead">Concerns about shortages of interceptor missiles in the conflict between the U.S. and Iran highlight the challenges of defending against missiles and drones. Read from �鶹��Ѱ�����expert <a href="/aerospace/iain-boyd" rel="nofollow">Iain Boyd</a> on The Conversation.</p><div class="ucb-button-group ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-regular"><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="https://theconversation.com/not-just-patriot-interceptors-a-defense-expert-explains-the-various-weapons-us-and-allies-use-to-defend-against-missiles-and-drones-278047" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents">Read the Article</span></a><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="/today/conversation" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents">The Conversation on CUBT</span></a></div><p><br><a href="https://theconversation.com/missiles-patriot-drones-bon-marche-pourquoi-la-defense-aerienne-doit-changer-dechelle-278352" rel="nofollow"><i class="fa-solid fa-globe">&nbsp;</i><em>&nbsp;Read the article in French.</em></a></p></div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-right col-lg"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--from-library paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div> <div class="ucb-article-secondary-text"> <div><p class="hero"><i class="fa-regular fa-comment">&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;<strong>The Conversation</strong></p><p class="small-text"><a href="https://theconversation.com/us" rel="nofollow">The Conversation</a> is an independent, nonprofit publisher of commentary and analysis, authored by academics and edited by journalists for the general public. On&nbsp;a mission “to promote truthful information and strengthen journalism by unlocking the rich diversity of academic research for audiences across America,” they&nbsp;publish short articles&nbsp;by academics on timely topics related to their research. �鶹��Ѱ�����Boulder provides funding as a member of The Conversation U.S.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Concerns about shortages of interceptor missiles in the conflict between the U.S. and Iran highlight the challenges of defending against missiles and drones. Read from �鶹��Ѱ�����expert Iain Boyd on The Conversation.</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/2026-03/file-20260311-57-ln1wn.jpg?itok=pe0tOI6Z" width="1500" height="1000" alt="An Israeli air defense system fires interceptor missiles"> </div> </div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:42:23 +0000 Megan M Rogers 56282 at /today /today/2026/03/10/family-friendly-workplaces-are-great-families-1-can-get-ignored <span>Family-friendly workplaces are great—but 'families of 1' can get ignored</span> <span><span>Megan M Rogers</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-03-10T11:37:40-06:00" title="Tuesday, March 10, 2026 - 11:37">Tue, 03/10/2026 - 11:37</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2026-03/file-20260303-57-t81dbf.jpg?h=06f6671c&amp;itok=5IBZNsmK" width="1200" height="800" alt="person working in an office"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1153"> The Conversation </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default 3"> <div class="ucb-article-row-subrow row"> <div class="ucb-article-text col-lg d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p class="lead"><span>In an era of family-friendly workplaces, how can employers treat single people without kids fairly? Read from �鶹��Ѱ�����expert </span><a href="/business/peter-mcgraw" rel="nofollow"><span>Peter McGraw</span></a><span> on The Conversation.</span></p><div class="ucb-button-group ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-regular"><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="https://theconversation.com/family-friendly-workplaces-are-great-but-families-of-1-get-ignored-276260" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents">Read the Article</span></a><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="/today/conversation" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents">The Conversation on CUBT</span></a></div></div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-right col-lg"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--from-library paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div> <div class="ucb-article-secondary-text"> <div><p class="hero"><i class="fa-regular fa-comment">&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;<strong>The Conversation</strong></p><p class="small-text"><a href="https://theconversation.com/us" rel="nofollow">The Conversation</a> is an independent, nonprofit publisher of commentary and analysis, authored by academics and edited by journalists for the general public. On&nbsp;a mission “to promote truthful information and strengthen journalism by unlocking the rich diversity of academic research for audiences across America,” they&nbsp;publish short articles&nbsp;by academics on timely topics related to their research. �鶹��Ѱ�����Boulder provides funding as a member of The Conversation U.S.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>In an era of family-friendly workplaces, how can employers treat single people without kids fairly? Read from �鶹��Ѱ�����expert Peter McGraw on The Conversation.</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/2026-03/file-20260303-57-t81dbf.jpg?itok=5XQAfwTp" width="1500" height="1001" alt="person working in an office"> </div> </div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:37:40 +0000 Megan M Rogers 56263 at /today /today/2026/03/06/how-denvers-northeast-park-hill-community-reduced-youth-violence-75 <span>How Denver's Northeast Park Hill community reduced youth violence by 75%</span> <span><span>Megan M Rogers</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-03-06T10:20:23-07:00" title="Friday, March 6, 2026 - 10:20">Fri, 03/06/2026 - 10:20</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2026-03/AdobeStock_1766713708.jpeg?h=f2795bb4&amp;itok=FYf-Au-b" width="1200" height="800" alt="residential Denver neighborhoods"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1153"> The Conversation </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default 3"> <div class="ucb-article-row-subrow row"> <div class="ucb-article-text col-lg d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p class="lead">The decline goes beyond national trends and is tied to a neighborhood coalition that identified risk factors for youth violence and prevention strategies. Read from �鶹��Ѱ�����expert <a href="https://cspv.colorado.edu/people/beverly-kingston/" rel="nofollow">Beverly Kingston</a> on The Conversation.</p><div class="ucb-button-group ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-regular"><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="https://theconversation.com/how-denvers-northeast-park-hill-community-reduced-youth-violence-by-75-265943" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents">Read the Article</span></a><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="/today/conversation" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents">The Conversation on CUBT</span></a></div></div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-right col-lg"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--from-library paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div> <div class="ucb-article-secondary-text"> <div><p class="hero"><i class="fa-regular fa-comment">&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;<strong>The Conversation</strong></p><p class="small-text"><a href="https://theconversation.com/us" rel="nofollow">The Conversation</a> is an independent, nonprofit publisher of commentary and analysis, authored by academics and edited by journalists for the general public. On&nbsp;a mission “to promote truthful information and strengthen journalism by unlocking the rich diversity of academic research for audiences across America,” they&nbsp;publish short articles&nbsp;by academics on timely topics related to their research. �鶹��Ѱ�����Boulder provides funding as a member of The Conversation U.S.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>The decline goes beyond national trends and is tied to a neighborhood coalition that identified risk factors for youth violence and prevention strategies. Read from �鶹��Ѱ�����expert Beverly Kingston on The Conversation.</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/2026-03/AdobeStock_1766713708.jpeg?itok=lMAyr8EJ" width="1500" height="844" alt="residential Denver neighborhoods"> </div> </div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:20:23 +0000 Megan M Rogers 56248 at /today /today/2026/02/26/its-never-too-late-learn-language-adults-kids-bring-different-strengths-task <span>It's never too late to learn a language—adults, kids bring different strengths to the task</span> <span><span>Megan M Rogers</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-02-26T14:25:54-07:00" title="Thursday, February 26, 2026 - 14:25">Thu, 02/26/2026 - 14:25</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2026-02/file-20260225-57-8r0wsx.jpg?h=d1cb525d&amp;itok=yNoORBOs" width="1200" height="800" alt="teacher and student writing on a chalk board"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1153"> The Conversation </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default 3"> <div class="ucb-article-row-subrow row"> <div class="ucb-article-text col-lg d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p class="lead">While a young language learner can more easily acquire a native accent, adults retain the ability to learn new languages well into later life. Read from �鶹��Ѱ�����expert <a href="/program/clasp/karen-stollznow" rel="nofollow">Karen Stollznow</a> on The Conversation.</p><div class="ucb-button-group ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-regular"><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="https://theconversation.com/its-never-too-late-to-learn-a-language-adults-and-kids-bring-different-strengths-to-the-task-276583" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents">Read the Article</span></a><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="/today/conversation" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents">The Conversation on CUBT</span></a></div><p><br><a href="https://theconversation.com/pour-apprendre-une-langue-etrangere-il-ny-a-pas-dage-limite-enfants-et-adultes-ont-leurs-propres-strategies-277027" rel="nofollow"><i class="fa-solid fa-globe">&nbsp;</i><em>&nbsp;Read the article in French.</em></a></p></div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-right col-lg"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--from-library paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div> <div class="ucb-article-secondary-text"> <div><p class="hero"><i class="fa-regular fa-comment">&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;<strong>The Conversation</strong></p><p class="small-text"><a href="https://theconversation.com/us" rel="nofollow">The Conversation</a> is an independent, nonprofit publisher of commentary and analysis, authored by academics and edited by journalists for the general public. On&nbsp;a mission “to promote truthful information and strengthen journalism by unlocking the rich diversity of academic research for audiences across America,” they&nbsp;publish short articles&nbsp;by academics on timely topics related to their research. �鶹��Ѱ�����Boulder provides funding as a member of The Conversation U.S.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>While a young language learner can more easily acquire a native accent, adults retain the ability to learn new languages well into later life. Read from �鶹��Ѱ�����expert Karen Stollznow on The Conversation.</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/2026-02/file-20260225-57-8r0wsx.jpg?itok=uv6BxTmY" width="1500" height="844" alt="teacher and student writing on a chalk board"> </div> </div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:25:54 +0000 Megan M Rogers 56186 at /today /today/2026/02/23/menstrual-pads-tampons-can-contain-toxic-substances-what-know-about-emerging-health <span>Menstrual pads, tampons can contain toxic substances—what to know about this emerging health issue</span> <span><span>Megan M Rogers</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-02-23T05:00:00-07:00" title="Monday, February 23, 2026 - 05:00">Mon, 02/23/2026 - 05:00</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2026-02/file-20260217-56-ph95bl.jpg?h=0761d54e&amp;itok=MxpMENy7" width="1200" height="800" alt="woman inspects menstrual products at a store"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1153"> The Conversation </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default 3"> <div class="ucb-article-row-subrow row"> <div class="ucb-article-text col-lg d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p class="lead">Heavy metals, phthalates and other potentially harmful chemicals have been detected in a range of menstrual products. Read from �鶹��Ѱ�����expert <a href="/iphy/people/faculty/jenni-a-shearston" rel="nofollow">Jenni Shearston</a> on The Conversation.</p><div class="ucb-button-group ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-regular"><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="https://theconversation.com/menstrual-pads-and-tampons-can-contain-toxic-substances-heres-what-to-know-about-this-emerging-health-issue-268470" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents">Read the Article</span></a><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="/today/conversation" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents">The Conversation on CUBT</span></a></div></div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-right col-lg"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--from-library paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div> <div class="ucb-article-secondary-text"> <div><p class="hero"><i class="fa-regular fa-comment">&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;<strong>The Conversation</strong></p><p class="small-text"><a href="https://theconversation.com/us" rel="nofollow">The Conversation</a> is an independent, nonprofit publisher of commentary and analysis, authored by academics and edited by journalists for the general public. On&nbsp;a mission “to promote truthful information and strengthen journalism by unlocking the rich diversity of academic research for audiences across America,” they&nbsp;publish short articles&nbsp;by academics on timely topics related to their research. �鶹��Ѱ�����Boulder provides funding as a member of The Conversation U.S.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Heavy metals, phthalates and other potentially harmful chemicals have been detected in a range of menstrual products. Read from �鶹��Ѱ�����expert Jenni Shearston on The Conversation.</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/2026-02/file-20260217-56-ph95bl.jpg?itok=Wp1zIsS6" width="1500" height="1000" alt="woman inspects menstrual products at a store"> </div> </div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Megan M Rogers 56153 at /today /today/2026/02/19/what-causes-snow-slopes-collapse-physicist-skier-explains-tips-surviving <span>What causes snow slopes to collapse? A physicist, skier explains—with tips for surviving</span> <span><span>Megan M Rogers</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-02-19T14:22:36-07:00" title="Thursday, February 19, 2026 - 14:22">Thu, 02/19/2026 - 14:22</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2026-02/file-20260218-64-9ojg4j.jpg?h=cd3dc06a&amp;itok=P_jKOdd5" width="1200" height="800" alt="Backcountry skiing"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1153"> The Conversation </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default 3"> <div class="ucb-article-row-subrow row"> <div class="ucb-article-text col-lg d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p class="lead">An avalanche killed at least eight skiers on a guided backcountry excursion near Lake Tahoe. �鶹��Ѱ�����expert <a href="/mechanical/nathalie-m-vriend" rel="nofollow">Nathalie Vriend</a> explains what happens in an avalanche and shares survival techniques—read on The Conversation.</p><div class="ucb-button-group ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-regular"><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="https://theconversation.com/tahoe-avalanche-what-causes-snow-slopes-to-collapse-a-physicist-and-skier-explains-with-tips-for-surviving-276361" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents">Read the Article</span></a><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="/today/conversation" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents">The Conversation on CUBT</span></a></div></div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-right col-lg"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--from-library paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div> <div class="ucb-article-secondary-text"> <div><p class="hero"><i class="fa-regular fa-comment">&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;<strong>The Conversation</strong></p><p class="small-text"><a href="https://theconversation.com/us" rel="nofollow">The Conversation</a> is an independent, nonprofit publisher of commentary and analysis, authored by academics and edited by journalists for the general public. On&nbsp;a mission “to promote truthful information and strengthen journalism by unlocking the rich diversity of academic research for audiences across America,” they&nbsp;publish short articles&nbsp;by academics on timely topics related to their research. �鶹��Ѱ�����Boulder provides funding as a member of The Conversation U.S.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>An avalanche killed at least eight skiers on a guided backcountry excursion near Lake Tahoe. �鶹��Ѱ�����expert Nathalie Vriend explains what happens in an avalanche and shares survival techniques—read on The Conversation.</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/2026-02/file-20260218-64-9ojg4j.jpg?itok=m8DX0Q0Y" width="1500" height="1000" alt="Backcountry skiing"> </div> </div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:22:36 +0000 Megan M Rogers 56145 at /today /today/2026/02/13/philadelphia-once-sweet-spot-chocolatiers-candymakers-behind-iconic-valentines-treats <span>Philadelphia once a sweet spot for chocolatiers, candymakers behind iconic Valentine's treats</span> <span><span>Megan M Rogers</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-02-13T05:00:00-07:00" title="Friday, February 13, 2026 - 05:00">Fri, 02/13/2026 - 05:00</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2026-02/file-20260205-56-1csgsn.jpg?h=aa792cf5&amp;itok=-IzYTqDw" width="1200" height="800" alt="vintage Whitman's Sampler boxes"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1153"> The Conversation </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default 3"> <div class="ucb-article-row-subrow row"> <div class="ucb-article-text col-lg d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p class="lead">Goldenberg's Peanut Chews, Goobers and Whitman's Sampler boxes of chocolates are just a few confectionary classics that were born in Philly. Read from �鶹��Ѱ�����expert <a href="/ethnicstudies/people/core-faculty/jared-bahir-browsh" rel="nofollow">Jared Bahir Browsh</a> on The Conversation.</p><div class="ucb-button-group ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-regular"><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="https://theconversation.com/philadelphia-was-once-a-sweet-spot-for-chocolatiers-and-other-candymakers-who-made-iconic-treats-for-valentines-day-and-other-holidays-274714" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents">Read the Article</span></a><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="/today/conversation" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents">The Conversation on CUBT</span></a></div></div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-right col-lg"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--from-library paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div> <div class="ucb-article-secondary-text"> <div><p class="hero"><i class="fa-regular fa-comment">&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;<strong>The Conversation</strong></p><p class="small-text"><a href="https://theconversation.com/us" rel="nofollow">The Conversation</a> is an independent, nonprofit publisher of commentary and analysis, authored by academics and edited by journalists for the general public. On&nbsp;a mission “to promote truthful information and strengthen journalism by unlocking the rich diversity of academic research for audiences across America,” they&nbsp;publish short articles&nbsp;by academics on timely topics related to their research. �鶹��Ѱ�����Boulder provides funding as a member of The Conversation U.S.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Goldenberg's Peanut Chews, Goobers and Whitman's Sampler boxes of chocolates are just a few confectionary classics that were born in Philly. Read from �鶹��Ѱ�����expert Jared Bahir Browsh on The Conversation.</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/2026-02/file-20260205-56-1csgsn.jpg?itok=_7wLOZN0" width="1500" height="1080" alt="vintage Whitman's Sampler boxes"> </div> </div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Megan M Rogers 56096 at /today