SNAPSHOT: Sleep and Risky Sex
A new study links poor sleep with risky sexual behavior among men who have sex with men, and may contribute to other studies linking poor sleep or tiredness with sexual risk-taking. Read more ›
SNAPSHOT: Soil and Methane
Soil is absorbing less methane than expected, and that’s bad news for climate change, according to a new study. Read more ›
SNAPSHOT: Hypertension in Haiti
A new study found a high percentage rate of abnormally high blood pressure in adults living in four slum communities in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Read more ›
Research in Real Time: 3D Printing Lab
Need a model of an ear, pancreas or kidney? How about a model of a space station, or a theatrical mask? The Advanced Manufacturing Lab at Queensborough Community College can help. Read more ›
SNAPSHOT: Storms and NYC Watershed
Identifying which storm types are most likely to cause heavy precipitation or streamflow events allows water managers to prepare and protect water supply systems. Read more ›
Do Deadly Venoms Have the Potential to Heal?
New technology is allowing researchers to study deadly venoms with the goal of finding new therapies for diseases. Read more ›
SNAPSHOT: An Endangered Lichen
A new study found that rock gnome lichen is an endangered species due to environmental degradation and an invasive tree pest. Read more ›
SNAPSHOT: Drought and Trees
Trees of medium height survive drought better than trees that are shorter or taller, according to a new study. Read more ›
SNAPSHOT: Cigarettes and Mental Health
A new study found that cigarette smokers with mental health problems quit smoking at half the rate of smokers without psychological distress. Read more ›