/today/ en /today/2025/11/19/new-technologies-ai-come-big-claims-cutting-through-hype <span>New technologies like AI come with big claims—cutting through the hype</span> <span><span>Megan Maneval</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-11-19T05:00:00-07:00" title="Wednesday, November 19, 2025 - 05:00">Wed, 11/19/2025 - 05:00</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-11/file-20251105-56-z6vgyb.jpg?h=fddebe02&amp;itok=yI1XprGB" width="1200" height="800" alt="Binary code"> </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">Scientists across all fields make various types of claims about their innovations; validity tests check whether they deliver on what they promise. Read from CU expert <a href="/business/leeds-directory/faculty/kai-r-larsen" data-entity-type="external" rel="nofollow">Kai Larsen</a> and colleagues 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/new-technologies-like-ai-come-with-big-claims-borrowing-the-scientific-concept-of-validity-can-help-cut-through-the-hype-259030" 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. ��ƷSM����ӰƬ provides funding as a member of The Conversation U.S.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Scientists across all fields make various types of claims about their innovations; validity tests check whether they deliver on what they promise. Read from CU expert Kai Larsen and colleagues 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/2025-11/file-20251105-56-z6vgyb.jpg?itok=dSiOS2ve" width="1500" height="1027" alt="Binary code"> </div> </div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Megan Maneval 55698 at /today /today/2025/11/17/new-method-could-improve-drug-delivery-and-purification-systems <span>New method could improve drug delivery and purification systems</span> <span><span>Megan Maneval</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-11-17T05:00:00-07:00" title="Monday, November 17, 2025 - 05:00">Mon, 11/17/2025 - 05:00</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-11/file-20251106-56-a22pc1.jpg?h=e5aec6c8&amp;itok=HhMIfA4Y" width="1200" height="800" alt="Nanoparticles moving"> </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">Engineers have found that moving tiny particles through materials quickly can improve the efficiency of a variety of technologies. Read from CU experts <a href="/chbe/ankur-gupta" data-entity-type="external" rel="nofollow">Ankur Gupta</a> and <a href="/chbe/daniel-k-schwartz" data-entity-type="external" rel="nofollow">Daniel Schwartz</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/electric-fields-steered-nanoparticles-through-a-liquid-filled-maze-this-new-method-could-improve-drug-delivery-and-purification-systems-268553" 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. ��ƷSM����ӰƬ provides funding as a member of The Conversation U.S.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Engineers have found that moving tiny particles through materials quickly can improve the efficiency of a variety of technologies. Read from CU experts Ankur Gupta and Daniel Schwartz 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/2025-11/file-20251106-56-a22pc1.jpg?itok=2oi07S4g" width="1500" height="1000" alt="Nanoparticles moving"> </div> </div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Megan Maneval 55676 at /today /today/2025/11/14/allen-iversons-2001-sixers-embodied-phillys-brash-gritty-soul-and-changed-basketball <span>Allen Iverson's 2001 Sixers embodied Philly's brash, gritty soul—and changed basketball culture forever</span> <span><span>Megan Maneval</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-11-14T05:00:00-07:00" title="Friday, November 14, 2025 - 05:00">Fri, 11/14/2025 - 05:00</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-11/file-20251105-66-aemfek.jpeg?h=197483aa&amp;itok=JUWpGZXB" width="1200" height="800" alt="Allen Iverson"> </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 76ers celebrate the 25th anniversary of an iconic team that lost the championship but captured the heart of the city. Read from CU expert <a href="/ethnicstudies/people/core-faculty/jared-bahir-browsh" data-entity-type="external" 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/allen-iversons-2001-sixers-embodied-phillys-brash-gritty-soul-and-changed-basketball-culture-forever-268170" 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. ��ƷSM����ӰƬ provides funding as a member of The Conversation U.S.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>The 76ers celebrate the 25th anniversary of an iconic team that lost the championship but captured the heart of the city. 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/2025-11/file-20251105-66-aemfek.jpeg?itok=ziv2IFrI" width="1500" height="1000" alt="Allen Iverson"> </div> </div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Fri, 14 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Megan Maneval 55659 at /today /today/2025/11/12/overwhelm-public-muzzle-velocity-headlines-strategy-rooted-racism-authoritarianism <span>Overwhelm the public with muzzle-velocity headlines—a strategy rooted in racism, authoritarianism</span> <span><span>Megan Maneval</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-11-12T06:00:00-07:00" title="Wednesday, November 12, 2025 - 06:00">Wed, 11/12/2025 - 06:00</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-11/file-20251017-56-dr8aok.jpg?h=0c2904f9&amp;itok=Q2R7af7X" width="1200" height="800" alt="newspaper headline clippings"> </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 unrelenting diet of chaotic, contradictory headlines that Americans face today echoes an antidemocratic playbook from the past. Read from CU expert <a href="/cmdi/people/journalism/angie-chuang" data-entity-type="external" rel="nofollow">Angie Chuang</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/overwhelm-the-public-with-muzzle-velocity-headlines-a-strategy-rooted-in-racism-and-authoritarianism-267491" 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. ��ƷSM����ӰƬ provides funding as a member of The Conversation U.S.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>The unrelenting diet of chaotic, contradictory headlines that Americans face today echoes an antidemocratic playbook from the past. Read from CU expert Angie Chuang 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/2025-11/file-20251017-56-dr8aok.jpg?itok=QmYCOelV" width="1500" height="998" alt="newspaper headline clippings"> </div> </div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000 Megan Maneval 55632 at /today /today/2025/11/07/singles-day-150b-holiday-china-marketing-prof-believes-it-will-catch-us <span>Singles' Day is a $150B holiday in China; marketing prof believes it will catch on in the US</span> <span><span>Megan Maneval</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-11-07T10:48:25-07:00" title="Friday, November 7, 2025 - 10:48">Fri, 11/07/2025 - 10:48</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-11/file-20251007-66-vl71gs.jpg?h=e5aec6c8&amp;itok=mcqu_ykk" width="1200" height="800" alt="An advertisement for a Singles’ Day promotion at a store in Shanghai"> </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">Singles are reshaping culture and commerce in Asia. CU expert Peter McGraw explains why the U.S. could be next—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/singles-day-is-a-150b-holiday-in-china-heres-why-i-think-11-11-will-catch-on-in-the-us-266566" 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. ��ƷSM����ӰƬ provides funding as a member of The Conversation U.S.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Singles are reshaping culture and commerce in Asia. CU expert Peter McGraw explains why the U.S. could be next—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/2025-11/file-20251007-66-vl71gs.jpg?itok=xZvl35ur" width="1500" height="1000" alt="An advertisement for a Singles’ Day promotion at a store in Shanghai"> </div> </div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Fri, 07 Nov 2025 17:48:25 +0000 Megan Maneval 55623 at /today /today/2025/10/31/nuclear-powered-missiles-how-they-work-what-russias-claimed-test-means-global-strategic <span>Nuclear-powered missiles—How they work, what Russia's claimed test means for global strategic stability</span> <span><span>Megan Maneval</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-10-31T06:31:33-06:00" title="Friday, October 31, 2025 - 06:31">Fri, 10/31/2025 - 06:31</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-10/file-20251028-56-i0k5nk.jpg?h=02da8a9e&amp;itok=iJHxpaqu" width="1200" height="800" alt="2018 launch of Russia’s Burevestnik 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">The Russian military claims to have flown its Burevestnik nuclear-powered cruise missile 8,700 miles over 15 hours. Read from CU expert <a href="/aerospace/iain-boyd" data-entity-type="external" 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/nuclear-powered-missiles-an-aerospace-engineer-explains-how-they-work-and-what-russias-claimed-test-means-for-global-strategic-stability-268476" 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/pourquoi-le-missile-nucleaire-russe-bourevestnik-change-les-regles-du-jeu-militaire-268810" data-entity-type="external" rel="nofollow"><em>Read the story in Indonesian.</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. ��ƷSM����ӰƬ provides funding as a member of The Conversation U.S.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>The Russian military claims to have flown its Burevestnik nuclear-powered cruise missile 8,700 miles over 15 hours. 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/2025-10/file-20251028-56-i0k5nk.jpg?itok=9OZR26LM" width="1500" height="721" alt="2018 launch of Russia’s Burevestnik missile"> </div> </div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Fri, 31 Oct 2025 12:31:33 +0000 Megan Maneval 55567 at /today /today/2025/10/29/hurricane-melissa-turned-sharply-devastating-jamaica-how-forecasters-knew-where-it-was <span>Hurricane Melissa turned sharply, devastating Jamaica—How forecasters knew where it was headed</span> <span><span>Megan Maneval</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-10-29T12:18:48-06:00" title="Wednesday, October 29, 2025 - 12:18">Wed, 10/29/2025 - 12:18</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-10/file-20251028-56-ud9z95.png?h=c7f9999d&amp;itok=KvbgmkOP" width="1200" height="800" alt="Hurricane Melissa forecast imagery"> </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">Tropical storms are guided by many different wind patterns: big, like the Bermuda high, and small. CU expert <a href="/oclab/ethan-murray" data-entity-type="external" rel="nofollow">Ethan Murray</a> explains why so many storms veered off into the Atlantic in 2025—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-regular ucb-link-button-default" href="https://theconversation.com/hurricane-melissa-turned-sharply-to-devastate-jamaica-how-forecasters-knew-where-it-was-headed-268183" 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. ��ƷSM����ӰƬ provides funding as a member of The Conversation U.S.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Tropical storms are guided by many different wind patterns: big, like the Bermuda high, and small. CU expert Ethan Murray explains why so many storms veered off into the Atlantic in 2025—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/2025-10/file-20251028-56-ud9z95.png?itok=9IuaVe2N" width="1500" height="1064" alt="Hurricane Melissa forecast imagery"> </div> </div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Wed, 29 Oct 2025 18:18:48 +0000 Megan Maneval 55546 at /today /today/2025/10/23/many-colorado-homeowners-are-underinsured-heres-what-do-next-fire <span>Many Colorado homeowners are underinsured—here's what to do before the next fire</span> <span><span>Megan Maneval</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-10-23T08:14:34-06:00" title="Thursday, October 23, 2025 - 08:14">Thu, 10/23/2025 - 08:14</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-10/file-20251003-56-767fwi.jpg?h=0d73b24a&amp;itok=AP9-V0Yb" width="1200" height="800" alt="Victims of the Marshal Fire hold each other near the site of their lost home"> </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">Paying attention to the sticker price doesn't always result in the best homeowners insurance coverage. Read from CU experts <a href="/business/leeds-directory/faculty/tony-cookson" data-entity-type="external" rel="nofollow">Tony Cookson</a> and <a href="/business/leeds-directory/faculty/emily-gallagher" data-entity-type="external" rel="nofollow">Emily Gallagher</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/many-colorado-homeowners-are-underinsured-heres-what-to-do-before-the-next-fire-263702" 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. ��ƷSM����ӰƬ provides funding as a member of The Conversation U.S.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Paying attention to the sticker price doesn't always result in the best homeowners insurance coverage. Read from CU experts Tony Cookson and Emily Gallagher 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/2025-10/file-20251003-56-767fwi.jpg?itok=61iGqmzB" width="1500" height="1001" alt="Victims of the Marshal Fire hold each other near the site of their lost home"> </div> </div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:14:34 +0000 Megan Maneval 55513 at /today /today/2025/10/21/virtual-reality-headsets-could-help-astronauts-mitigate-motion-sickness <span>Virtual reality headsets could help astronauts mitigate motion sickness</span> <span><span>Megan Maneval</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-10-21T07:13:40-06:00" title="Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - 07:13">Tue, 10/21/2025 - 07:13</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-10/file-20251007-56-w6cclk.jpg?h=41736db3&amp;itok=Gwo8tUKp" width="1200" height="800" alt="astronaut crew capsules land in ocean"> </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">Astronauts generally can't look out the window like you might in a car—a "virtual window" could instead serve that purpose. Read from CU experts <a href="/aerospace/torin-clark" data-entity-type="external" rel="nofollow">Torin Clark</a> and <a href="https://theconversation.com/profiles/taylor-lonner-2462097" data-entity-type="external" rel="nofollow">Taylor Lonner</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/astronauts-can-get-motion-sick-while-splashing-back-down-to-earth-virtual-reality-headsets-could-help-them-stay-sharp-263706" 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. ��ƷSM����ӰƬ provides funding as a member of The Conversation U.S.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Astronauts generally can't look out the window like you might in a car—a "virtual window" could instead serve that purpose. Read from CU experts Torin Clark and Taylor Lonner 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/2025-10/file-20251007-56-w6cclk.jpg?itok=tetUrwlB" width="1500" height="999" alt="astronaut crew capsules land in ocean"> </div> </div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:13:40 +0000 Megan Maneval 55494 at /today /today/2025/10/06/why-major-league-baseball-keeps-coming-back-japan <span>Why Major League Baseball keeps coming back to Japan</span> <span><span>Megan Maneval</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-10-06T12:34:42-06:00" title="Monday, October 6, 2025 - 12:34">Mon, 10/06/2025 - 12:34</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-10/file-20251001-56-sv8vj.jpg?h=01354db4&amp;itok=BDKmPy7t" width="1200" height="800" alt="Shohei Ohtani playing for the Dodgers"> </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">From Babe Ruth’s barnstorming tours to Shohei Ohtani’s star power, baseball's century-long ties to Japan have grown into one of Major League Baseball's most reliable global growth strategies. Read from CU expert <a href="/ethnicstudies/people/core-faculty/jared-bahir-browsh" data-entity-type="external" 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/why-major-league-baseball-keeps-coming-back-to-japan-264668" 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. ��ƷSM����ӰƬ provides funding as a member of The Conversation U.S.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>From Babe Ruth's barnstorming tours to Shohei Ohtani's star power, baseball's century-long ties to Japan have grown into one of Major League Baseball's most reliable global growth strategies. 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>On</div> <div>White</div> Mon, 06 Oct 2025 18:34:42 +0000 Megan Maneval 55410 at /today