(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Valerie M. Fridland, University of Nevada, Reno (THE CONVERSATION) With burgers ...

The days are (slowly) warming up, which means more and more of us will spend time on our porches sipping a variety of beverages. Since we can’t (read: probably shouldn’t) drink cocktails from dawn ...

With burgers sizzling and classic rock thumping, many Americans revel in summer cookouts -- at least until that wayward cousin asks for a "pop" in soda country, or even worse, a "coke" when they ...