Developments in Optical Waves Could Lead to New Lasers
Optical waves—light waves with frequencies near those of visible light—are hard to contain. But researchers have developed a new way to trap optical waves on demand. Read more ›
Climate Change Could Seriously Impact Our Electrical Grid
Rising global temperatures could make our electrical grid less reliable — and scientists say we must take climate action now to prevent it. Read more ›
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 ›
Undetectable HIV Can’t Be Sexually Transmitted, and People Are Finally Starting to Believe It
A new study has found that Americans are increasingly beginning to understand that people living with undetectable HIV cannot sexually transmit the virus to others. 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 ›
It’s Time to Stop Using the Term ‘Male Nurse.’ Here’s Why
Professor Randelle Sasa holds that dropping injurious gender-based labels like male nurse would strengthen the profession and create a more gender-balanced workforce. 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 ›