Curious Kids: Why do old people hate new music?
Frank T. McAndrew, Knox College
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to...
Why the flu shot cannot give you the flu (and why you should get...
Libby Richards, Purdue University
Flu vaccination prevents millions of flu-related illnesses and deaths annually, but vaccination rates are low for many reasons.
During the 2018-2019 flu...
Arrests of 6-year-olds shows the perils of putting police in primary schools
F. Chris Curran, University of Florida
When states like Florida pass laws to put more police officers in schools, the idea is to keep kids...
Lack of toothbrushing for seniors in nursing homes may sound gross, but it’s a...
Frank Scannapieco, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
Elderly people in nursing homes often go without a good toothbrushing.
While it might be...
What if college athletes got paid? 3 questions answered
Jasmine Harris, Ursinus College
The California state legislature has approved a bill that allows college athletes to earn money through athletic endorsements starting in 2023....
We’re increasingly bombarded with choices – and it’s stressing us out
Thomas Saltsman, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
Log onto Netflix, and you’ll be presented with a menu of nearly 6,000 titles....
Why Bill Maher is wrong about fat-shaming
Bill Sullivan, Indiana University
On a recent episode of his Friday evening talk show, Bill Maher proposed that society combat obesity by body-shaming overweight individuals....
Collagen in your coffee? A scientist says forget it
Brooke Russell, Texas A&M University
Collagen products are popping up everywhere. While collagen is probably most well known for its touted skin care benefits...
