/today/ en /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 CU 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. CU ������ý���� 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 CU 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 CU 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. CU ������ý���� 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 CU 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 CU 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. CU ������ý���� 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 CU 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 CU 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. CU ������ý���� 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 CU 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 CU 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. CU ������ý���� 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 CU 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. CU 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. CU ������ý���� 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. CU 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 CU 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. CU ������ý���� 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 CU 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 CU 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 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. CU ������ý���� 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 CU 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 CU 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 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. CU ������ý���� 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 CU 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 CU 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 CUBT</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. CU ������ý���� 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 CU 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