As gatekeepers, moms hold keys to shared parenting duties
Sarah Schoppe-Sullivan, The Ohio State University
As writer (and mother) Judith Shulevitz accurately explained in a New York Times op-ed, mothers often shoulder the lion’s...
Do kids born by C-section have a higher risk of chronic disease? A new...
Jan Blustein, New York University
In many parts of the world, rates of cesarean delivery are too high, and growing. In the UK, for instance,...
Intelligent life in the universe? Phone home, dammit!
Robert Scherrer, Vanderbilt University
We’ve been conditioned by television and movies to accept the likelihood of intelligent life elsewhere in the universe. “Of course there’s...
Beyond dinosaurs, what would we need to create a Jurassic World?
Anthony J Martin, Emory University
Like many moviegoers this summer, I plan to watch Jurassic World. And because I’m a paleontologist, I’ll cheer for the...
Can wearing orange-tinted glasses before bed help you sleep? Only one way to find...
Jordan Gaines Lewis, Penn State College of Medicine
I recently wrote about the terrible sleep habits of the characters in House of Cards. I disapproved...
Explainer: what is jet lag and how can you overcome it?
Leon Lack, Flinders University
Long flights across many time zones often leave us feeling fatigued, sleepy, irritable and generally out of sorts. And it’s not...
Red meat’s a tasty treat but too much can give you cancer
Nial Wheate, University of Sydney
There are many good reasons to eat red meat, including as a source of protein and iron, but having too...
Bacteria on shoes could help forensic teams catch suspects
Stefano Vanin, University of Huddersfield
Prospective criminals should take note: bacteria are everywhere. A small pilot study has shown that the germs on personal belongings...
