SNAPSHOT: A Mathematical Route to Chaos
Researchers across CUNY have found a pattern that helps lead to the very complicated dynamic system of chaos — it involves cycle doubling and cycle merging. Read more ›
How to Get Stronger in a Hurry
Surprising results from a new study led by an exercise scientist at Lehman College found that getting strong actually doesn't require a lot of time. Read more ›
The Possibilities of Public Art
A Lehman College art professor created four pieces for public or corporate settings in 2018. One such piece — a mural hanging in a Manhattan public school — was funded as a federal public art project. Read more ›
Tortillas and Trade: Did NAFTA Cause Mexico’s Diabetes Crisis?
NAFTA took effect in 1994, and opened Mexico’s economy to U.S. investment and products. It also dramatically impacted Mexican agriculture, diet, rural life, and public health. Read more ›
SNAPSHOT: Gardens and Gentrification
A new study sought to quantify the observation that the “greening” of derelict properties in poor neighborhoods often precedes the arrival of condos and cafes. Read more ›
SNAPSHOT: Readability of Prostate Cancer Info
Two researchers combined their backgrounds in health education and mathematics to analyze the readability of prostate cancer information available online. Read more ›
Resistance Training at a Fast Pace Safe Despite High Blood Pressure
The research compared high-velocity resistance training with traditional resistance training in older women with high blood pressure. Read more ›