How Do Astronomers Find Black Holes? They Look at the Space Gas!
A new study dives into the ways astronomers find and study black holes, despite their mysterious ways. Read more ›
Could Smart Plants Be the Answer to the World’s Food Shortage?
The world's population is growing and its crops are being impacted by climate change. A new study suggests synthetic crops may be the way to address the food shortage. Read more ›
7-Foot Mystery Sea Creature Finally Identified After 50 Years
In the 1970s, scientists discovered a brand-new creature living in the deep sea. Now, they've finally classified the beast. Read more ›
Could Our Responses to Stressful Situations Be Biological?
A new study from scientists at the Advanced Science Research Center at The Graduate Center, CUNY provides new insights into the ways people respond to stressful situations. Read more ›
From Sexism to Racism, A.I. Systems Learn Our Biases
Artificial intelligence, or AI, is becoming more and more integrated into our lives — and it's learning our biases too. Read more ›
Could Eating Certain Foods Reduce Your Risk of Asthma?
Prof. Mary Schooling (The Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy) found a connection between asthma and linoleic acid, giving new insight into the respiratory condition. Read more ›
Insights Into Multiple Sclerosis Could Lead to New Treatment
A new study may help scientists develop new treatments for multiple sclerosis. Read more ›
Racism, Maternal Care, and the ‘Afterlife of Slavery’
Why do black women experience higher rates of premature birth than other women in America? A new book points to racism. Read more ›
Testing Evolutionary Theory With Modern Health Data
Researchers used modern health data to test a classic theory from evolution: that there's a tradeoff between reproduction and longevity. Read more ›