Fish fins are extremely flexible yet also strong, and understandingthis useful combination of properties could inspire new morphing materials. Professor Francois Barthelat shares on The Conversation.
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Evacuating is expensive, and for some people the risks of leaving can seem greater than staying, despite the storm. Read from CU expert Carson MacPherson-Krutsky on The Conversation. Read more
The U.S. has seen huge wildfires in recent years, and 2024 is no exception. The vast majority of those that affect communities are started by human activity. Read from CU expert Virginia Iglesias on The Conversation. Read more
Nice Jewish men wanting to date non-Jewish women has been a trope of U.S. stage and screen for 100 years. Read from CU expert Samira Mehta on The Conversation. Read more