Need a Lift? Seahorses Ride Seaweed to Cross the Ocean, Study Finds
A new study found that seahorses and pipefishes make their way through the water by hitching rides on rafts of seaweed. Read more ›
Move Over, Ladies! Diamonds Are an MRI’s Best Friend, Study Shows
A new study found there are some surprising things going on inside diamonds. They have characteristics that could pave the way for improvements in MRI machines and quantum information processing. Read more ›
In a World of Nation-States, Who Has The Right to Have Rights?
Professor Eric D. Weitz considers an old question anew in his new book: Who has the right to have rights? Read more ›
Life of the ‘Flying Fox:’ How the World’s Largest Bat Species Came to Be
The "flying fox" bat family contains 65 species around the world. Now, a new study uncovers how their diversity came to be. Read more ›
Solving the Problem of Hydrogen: How to Make It Safer
A recent study presents new ways to do hydrogenation — without the safety risks. Read more ›
Volcanoes Aren’t Solely to Blame for the Extinction 252 Million Years Ago
A new study is shedding light on the End-Permian extinction 252 million years ago. And researchers say we may be missing a huge piece of the puzzle. Read more ›
How One Architect Turned Albania’s Dark History Into Art
City College Prof. Elisabetta Terragni and her team transformed the abandoned headquarters of Albania's old secret police into a beautiful museum. Read more ›
‘How to Live a Good Life’ Is a Guide to Choosing Your Personal Philosophy
"How to Live a Good Life" is billed as a “guide to choosing your personal philosophy.” From religions to ancient tenets, each chapter examines a different way of thinking. Read more ›
A Starting Point for Treating a Challenging Infection
Infections from Clostridium difficile bacterium, or C. diff, kill 13,000 people each year. Now, a new study could help pave the way for new drugs to fight off the bacterium. Read more ›