A Novel Brings Ethiopia’s Women Warriors Out of the Shadows
Queens College Professor Maaza Mengiste's new novel, The Shadow King, follows the Ethiopian women warriors who fought the Italian army. Read more ›
Racism, Maternal Care, and the ‘Afterlife of Slavery’
Why do black women experience higher rates of premature birth than other women in America? A new book points to racism. Read more ›
Digital Humanities: The Future and the Challenges
A book called "Debates in the Digital Humanities" looks at the future and challenges in this emerging field. Read more ›
Using Physics to Find Peace
Researchers are using physics-inspired methods to analyze factors needed to create and maintain a peaceful society. Read more ›
A Poetic Tribute to Queens
A new book of poems pays tribute to the diversity of Queens. 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 ›
From the Colonial Era to the 21st Century, a Workers’ History of NYC
A new exhibition tells the story of the history of workers and labor movements in New York City. Read more ›
How Do You Decide Who Deserves Your Charity?
How does the recipient's worthiness affect charitable giving? And how does self-interest figure in among donors who are on a tight budget themselves? Read more ›
A Chemical Stopwatch for Tracking Carbon in the Ocean
An isotope called polonium can serve as a stopwatch to track carbon in the ocean, offering another window on climate change. Read more ›