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 ›
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 ›