This Isotope Grabs A Lot of Neutrons
Scientists recently measured the neutron capture cross-section of the zirconium-88 isotope, and found it to be 100,000 times larger than expected. Read more ›
From Suffragettes to #MeToo, Feminism’s Many Waves
A new book explores feminism's waves, including how “spurts of political progress” are often followed by decades where the push for women’s rights gets stuck. Read more ›
Hidden Signals Could Improve Cancer Scans
Researchers at Hunter College have discovered a property of nanoparticles that could lead to improvements in cancer imaging methods. Read more ›
SNAPSHOT: Forests and Snowpack
Northern hardwood forests rely on snowfall, but as climate change decreases the amount of snow that falls each year, it will also likely decrease tree growth. Read more ›
Why Some Schools Are Reluctant to Address LGBTQ Issues
Despite a push for inclusivity in K-12 education, some school administrators have resisted professional development around LGBTQ issues. Read more ›
SNAPSHOT: Promoting Health with Comics
CUNY researchers tested a web-based interactive comic book to improve healthy eating and reduce obesity among Latino and African-American children. Read more ›
SNAPSHOT: Sleep and Risky Sex
A new study links poor sleep with risky sexual behavior among men who have sex with men, and may contribute to other studies linking poor sleep or tiredness with sexual risk-taking. Read more ›
SNAPSHOT: Storms and NYC Watershed
Identifying which storm types are most likely to cause heavy precipitation or streamflow events allows water managers to prepare and protect water supply systems. Read more ›
Do Deadly Venoms Have the Potential to Heal?
New technology is allowing researchers to study deadly venoms with the goal of finding new therapies for diseases. Read more ›