New Weather Model Can Forecast Small But Long-Lasting Floods
A new weather forecasting model enables the prediction of small but long-lasting floods. Read more ›
Should Solar Power Replace Our Hydroelectric Dams?
Researchers say solar energy could provide a viable alternative to aging hydroelectric power plants. Read more ›
Unraveling How the Brain Goes from Conscious to Subliminal Perception
A new study explores how the brain goes from conscious to subliminal perception. Read more ›
The 1619 Project: A Poem Reveals Hidden History
A Pulitzer Prize-winning poet commemorates a terrible event from U.S. history as part of The New York Times' "1619 Project." Read more ›
Maybe Online Reviews Shouldn’t Be So Easy to Do
The speed and ease of leaving online reviews and star ratings isn't necessarily a good thing. Read more ›
Reacting to Sound: How the Left and Right Brain Differ
Research sheds some light on why the left hemisphere of the brain dominates language processing. Read more ›
How STEM Shapes the World
A new book, "Navigating the Maze," offers a guide to anyone interested in helping shape policy around science and tech issues. Read more ›
Could a Cellular Doorway for Iron Help Deliver Cancer Drugs?
Some cancer cells have extra receptors for biomolecules that ferry iron to the body. Could those receptors be targeted with cancer drugs? Read more ›
Can Targeting Bacteria’s Senses Help Fight Resistance to Antibiotics?
tibiotic-resistant bacteria are a growing problem in healthcare. But what if scientists could find ways to stop infections without triggering the antibiotic resistance that can result from destroying the bacteria? Read more ›