/today/ en /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 ���������� 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 ����������BT</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. ���������� 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 ���������� 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 ���������� 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 ����������BT</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. ���������� 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 ���������� 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. ���������� 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 ����������BT</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. ���������� 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. ���������� 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 ���������� 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 ����������BT</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. ���������� 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 ���������� 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 /today/2026/02/11/fears-about-tiktok-policy-changes-point-deeper-problem-tech-industry <span>Fears about TikTok policy changes point to deeper problem in tech industry</span> <span><span>Megan M Rogers</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-02-11T07:52:57-07:00" title="Wednesday, February 11, 2026 - 07:52">Wed, 02/11/2026 - 07:52</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-20260204-56-3c6l1n.jpg?h=59ad959b&amp;itok=vmLOX-IG" width="1200" height="800" alt="TikTok corporate 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">Following the app's sale, TikTok's updated privacy policy and terms of service set off alarm bells. The reaction shows growing public distrust of big tech companies. Read from ���������� expert <a href="/cmdi/people/information-science/casey-fiesler" rel="nofollow">Casey Fiesler</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/fears-about-tiktoks-policy-changes-point-to-a-deeper-problem-in-the-tech-industry-274721" 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 ����������BT</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. ���������� Boulder provides funding as a member of The Conversation U.S.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Following the app's sale, TikTok's updated privacy policy and terms of service set off alarm bells. The reaction shows growing public distrust of big tech companies. Read from ���������� expert Casey Fiesler 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-20260204-56-3c6l1n.jpg?itok=ZB3p3mXt" width="1500" height="966" alt="TikTok corporate office"> </div> </div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:52:57 +0000 Megan M Rogers 56083 at /today /today/2026/02/10/6th-year-drought-texas-oklahoma-leaves-ranchers-bracing-another-harsh-summer <span>6th year of drought in Texas, Oklahoma leaves ranchers bracing for another harsh summer</span> <span><span>Megan M Rogers</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-02-10T06:21:22-07:00" title="Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 06:21">Tue, 02/10/2026 - 06:21</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-20260206-56-g50rt5.jpg?h=bc121802&amp;itok=v6AB8HGE" width="1200" height="800" alt="A farmer near Quemado, Texas, prepares to take hay to cattle amid the drought in June 2022"> </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 Southern Plains states get a severe drought about once a decade, but long-lasting droughts lately have been leaving farms, rangeland and water sources with too little time to recover. Read from ���������� expert <a href="https://cires.colorado.edu/people/joel-lisonbee" rel="nofollow">Joel Lisonbee</a> and Texas A&amp;M colleague William Baule 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-regular ucb-link-button-default" href="https://theconversation.com/sixth-year-of-drought-in-texas-and-oklahoma-leaves-ranchers-bracing-for-another-harsh-summer-275219" 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 ����������BT</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. ���������� Boulder provides funding as a member of The Conversation U.S.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>The Southern Plains states get a severe drought about once a decade, but long-lasting droughts lately have been leaving farms, rangeland and water sources with too little time to recover. Read from ���������� expert Joel Lisonbee and a Texas A&amp;M 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/2026-02/file-20260206-56-g50rt5.jpg?itok=fY_Jk5N7" width="1500" height="1000" alt="A farmer near Quemado, Texas, prepares to take hay to cattle amid the drought in June 2022"> </div> </div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:21:22 +0000 Megan M Rogers 56074 at /today /today/2026/02/09/what-olympic-athletes-see-viewers-dont <span>What Olympic athletes see that viewers don't</span> <span><span>Megan M Rogers</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-02-09T05:00:00-07:00" title="Monday, February 9, 2026 - 05:00">Mon, 02/09/2026 - 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-20260204-64-2kwlnr.jpg?h=01a9cbe7&amp;itok=czmhJndv" width="1200" height="800" alt="U.S. skier Rosie Brennan leads a group during the women’s team sprint classic cross-country skiing competition"> </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/1299"> Olympics </a> <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">Machine-made snow makes ski racing faster and riskier—and it's widespread at the 2026 Games. Hear from U.S. Olympic skiers and ���������� scientists <a href="/instaar/keith-musselman" rel="nofollow">Keith Musselman</a> and <a href="/geography/agnes-macy" rel="nofollow">Agnes Macy</a> on The Conversation.&nbsp;</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/what-olympic-athletes-see-that-viewers-dont-machine-made-snow-makes-ski-racing-faster-and-riskier-and-its-everywhere-274806" 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 ����������BT</span></a></div><p><br><a href="https://theconversation.com/jo-dhiver-comment-la-neige-artificielle-rend-les-courses-de-ski-de-fond-plus-rapides-mais-aussi-plus-dangereuses-275332" rel="nofollow"><i class="fa-solid fa-globe">&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;Read the article in French.</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. ���������� Boulder provides funding as a member of The Conversation U.S.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Machine-made snow makes ski racing faster and riskier—and it's widespread at the 2026 Games. Hear from U.S. Olympic skiers and ���������� scientists 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-20260204-64-2kwlnr.jpg?itok=xTKQ-XuS" width="1500" height="1000" alt="U.S. skier Rosie Brennan leads a group during the women’s team sprint classic cross-country skiing competition"> </div> </div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Megan M Rogers 56054 at /today /today/2026/02/05/bad-bunnys-super-bowl-show-part-nfl-play-score-latin-america-expert-says <span>Bad Bunny's Super Bowl show part of NFL play to score with Latin America, expert says</span> <span><span>Megan M Rogers</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-02-05T08:32:30-07:00" title="Thursday, February 5, 2026 - 08:32">Thu, 02/05/2026 - 08:32</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-20260202-56-npf4wn.jpg?h=c7f8c539&amp;itok=GZIcvR3e" width="1200" height="800" alt="Bad Bunny performs on stage on Dec. 11, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico"> </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 reggaeton star's comments on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement have added to a conservative backlash to the NFL's choice of entertainment. But his appeal in Latin America is seen as a big plus. Read from ���������� 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/bad-bunnys-super-bowl-show-is-part-of-long-play-drawn-up-by-nfl-to-score-with-latin-america-271068" 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 ����������BT</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. ���������� Boulder provides funding as a member of The Conversation U.S.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>The reggaeton star's comments on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement have added to a conservative backlash to the NFL's choice of entertainment. But his appeal in Latin America is seen as a big plus. Read from ���������� 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-20260202-56-npf4wn.jpg?itok=n-w3c0-r" width="1500" height="1000" alt="Bad Bunny performs on stage on Dec. 11, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico"> </div> </div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:32:30 +0000 Megan M Rogers 56039 at /today /today/2026/02/03/rescheduling-marijuana-would-mean-tax-break-legal-cannabis-businesses-and-quiet <span>Rescheduling marijuana would mean a tax break for legal cannabis businesses—and quiet deregulation</span> <span><span>Megan M Rogers</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-02-03T10:38:02-07:00" title="Tuesday, February 3, 2026 - 10:38">Tue, 02/03/2026 - 10:38</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-20260126-56-nbup1f.jpg?h=06f6671c&amp;itok=sZ6_-GHk" width="1200" height="800" alt="cannabis leaf neon sign in a store window"> </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 Trump administration has accelerated the process of reclassifying marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act, and the consequences will go far beyond the tax bill businesses face. Read from ���������� expert <a href="/law/about/contact-us/directories/resident-faculty-directory/sloan-speck" rel="nofollow">Sloan Speck</a> on The Conversation.&nbsp;</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/rescheduling-marijuana-would-be-a-big-tax-break-for-legal-cannabis-businesses-and-a-quiet-form-of-deregulation-274022" 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 ����������BT</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. ���������� Boulder provides funding as a member of The Conversation U.S.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>The Trump administration has accelerated the process of reclassifying marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act, and the consequences will go far beyond the tax bill businesses face. Read from ���������� expert Sloan Speck 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-20260126-56-nbup1f.jpg?itok=g8o60v45" width="1500" height="1001" alt="cannabis leaf neon sign in a store window"> </div> </div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:38:02 +0000 Megan M Rogers 56030 at /today /today/2026/01/28/its-easy-making-green-muppets-still-profit-50-years <span>It's easy making green: Muppets still profit 50 years in</span> <span><span>Megan M Rogers</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-01-28T08:56:40-07:00" title="Wednesday, January 28, 2026 - 08:56">Wed, 01/28/2026 - 08:56</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2026-01/file-20260126-66-kb2zpe.jpg?h=6762e444&amp;itok=NSExhGPo" width="1200" height="800" alt="The artists and crew behind the ‘The Muppet Show,’ including creator Jim Henson, gather for the camera"> </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 "most sensational, inspirational, celebrational and Muppetational show" was originally rejected by major U.S. TV networks. Today, the Muppets continue to make a profit. Read from ���������� 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/its-easy-making-green-muppets-continue-to-make-a-profit-50-years-into-their-run-272855" 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 ����������BT</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. ���������� Boulder provides funding as a member of The Conversation U.S.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>The "most sensational, inspirational, celebrational and Muppetational show" was originally rejected by major U.S. TV networks. Today, the Muppets continue to make a profit. Read from ���������� 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/2026-01/file-20260126-66-kb2zpe.jpg?itok=lr4MFyE0" width="1500" height="994" alt="The artists and crew behind the ‘The Muppet Show,’ including creator Jim Henson, gather for the camera"> </div> </div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:56:40 +0000 Megan M Rogers 55989 at /today