Pandemic Social Distancing Can Help Explain This Geometric Challenge
CUNY mathematicians have solved a classic geometry question involving dodecahedrons and what's known as the "anti-social jogger" problem. Read more ›
A Simple Way to Harvest the Energy of Water
Researchers from the Advanced Science Research Center have designed a simple material to harvest the energy of water. Read more ›
What Did the First Vice President Think of the Job? Spoiler: He Hated It
Vice president may be a coveted position by politicians today. But the nation's first VP John Adams wasn't too fond of the job. Read more ›
Solving New York City’s Traffic Congestion Problem
New York City has the second-worst traffic congestion in the U.S. Now, new research looks at a possible solution. Read more ›
How African Masks Changed the World of Modern Art
A new book shows how African masks changed the world of modern art, influencing Picasso and other modernists, and paving the way for the Black art renaissance. Read more ›
The Mysterious Science of Smell
A group of scientists are taking a deeper look at the way we experience scent, and the brain signals that tell us what we're smelling. Read more ›
This Is What Caused the End-Permian Extinction 252 Million Years Ago
About 252 million years ago, the End-Permian extinction wiped out over 95% of marine species and about 70% of land species. Now, new research unveils how it happened. Read more ›
To Create Faster Robots, Scientists are Studying Cheetahs
Researchers at the City College of New York looking to design a faster type of robot are taking a cue from the speediest land mammal on Earth: the cheetah. Read more ›
In Wildlife Ecosystems, Diversity Is Key, Study Finds
Researchers have presented proof that ecosystems thrive, and have greater stability, when there is diversity. The key lies in the way species interact. Read more ›