Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. Why are there small and big black holes? Also, why are some black holes invisible and others have white outlines? – Sedra and Humaid, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Black […]
Harvard University isn’t only among the most prestigious U.S. institutions of higher learning — it’s also the richest. Harvard and other elite schools have drawn fierce criticism in recent weeks for their handling of student protests related to the conflict between Israel and Hamas, with some alumni threatening to withdraw large donations and to blacklist students for […]
(SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) MARIAH CAREY: (Singing) It’s time. SCOTT DETROW, HOST: In case you don’t recognize that famous high note, it’s Mariah Carey in a social media video she dropped on November 1 this year. In the video, she breaks out of a frozen vault wearing a skintight, red Santa outfit to let us […]