Can Vaccines Be Required? Should They Be Required?
Can governments and employers require people to get COVID-19 vaccines? And if they can be required, should they be? An expert looks at the law. Read more ›
Sea Pickles Glow All By Themselves — Here’s How
Why do sea pickles glow? Evolution is the answer. Read more ›
Studying What Oysters Need to Thrive in Polluted Urban Waterways
A new study looked at how water quality and other conditions in urban waterways affect oysters’ reproductive health. Read more ›
How ‘Government Activists’ Use the System to Help Undocumented Immigrants
Despite federal crackdowns on undocumented immigrants, in some cities activists are working from within local governments to offer protections and rights to vulnerable groups. Read more ›
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 ›