Does Participatory Budgeting Change How Money Is Spent In New York?
A new study asks whether participatory budgeting actually changes the way public money is spent in New York. Research says no. Read more ›
Could Immigrant-Labor Partnerships Be the Key to Socio-Economic Justice?
A new study analyzes the impact of local context on immigrant-labor partnership strategies in three cities: San Francisco, Chicago, and Houston. Read more ›
For DACA Applicants, Community Support Can Make a Difference
How do community factors impact whether and how someone applies for DACA? A new paper sheds light on the challenges that line the path to DACA. Read more ›
The Startling History of America’s Favorite Drug — Coffee
A new book uncovers the shocking, centuries-long history of coffee, from its use by Sufi monks to its status as the world's most beloved drink. Read more ›
The Vibration of Your Phone May Be Impacting You More Than You Know
A new study has found that technologies with a tactile component — like vibrating phones and buzzing Fitbits —can have a positive impact on the person with the device. Read more ›
The Secret Art of Crowdfunding
A new research paper identifies three main drivers of crowdfunding campaigns, as Prof. Chul Kim uncovers the ins and outs of the funding effort. Read more ›
Listening to Music While You Work from Home? Maybe You Shouldn’t
A new study looks at the affects of listening to music while you work. As it turns out, that playlist may not be as beneficial as you thought. Read more ›
The Next Extinction May Be On the Way — But Stony Corals Could Survive
Sixty-six million years ago, when the most recent major extinction killed off 80% of animal species, stony corals survived. And they could make it through the next extinction. Read more ›
Click-Click! Deciphering the Language of the Sperm Whale
A new study uses advanced machine learning methods to shed light on how sperm whales communicate. Read more ›