How Community College Students Experience Food Insecurity
Three scholars from across CUNY sought to understand the subjective experience of food insecurity among community college students. 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 ›
Female Role Models: From the Stage to the Brain
A new theater production called The Female Role Model Project aims to unpack how representations of women influence the brain in a scientifically-enhanced way. Read more ›
Hackathons: Self-Exploitation and the New Economy
Hackathons tell a bigger story about career expectations in the changing economy, where “people in many occupations are being forced or persuaded to work outside of normal work space and work time.” Read more ›
Writing on the Wall: Graffiti from the Ancient World
A new book explores ancient graffiti in sacred sites for worship and burial, in markets and entertainment venues, and in languages including Greek, Aramaic, Arabic and Hebrew. Read more ›
Inside the Actor’s Diary: A Glimpse into the 19th Century
The 19th century actor Harry Watkins kept a diary for 15 years, faithfully recording his time in the theater, the turbulent period before the Civil War, and pressing issues affecting the country. Read more ›
Getting the Dirt on Clean Soil in New York City
Urban gardening in New York City can be difficult thanks to lead contamination, but researchers have found a way to promote safe crop growth by using discarded clean soil from construction sites. Read more ›
Sculpting Equality
A major accomplishment for art, gender, and equality, Patricia Cronin's 2002 sculpture "Memorial to a Marriage" is on display at the National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institute. Read more ›
Hold On! Studying Sticky Bacteria
Figuring out what causes bacteria to grab hold of surfaces and create the beginnings of a biofilm could help scientists control bacterial growth. Read more ›