Surviving Disaster: The NYC Prepper’s Network Knew This Day Would Come
A new book looks at the NYC Prepper's Network, a community of city-dwellers preparing for survival in the face of disaster. Read more ›
Green vs. Brown: How Gentrification Undermines Environmental Justice
A new book shows that poor neighborhoods rarely benefit from the "greening" that accompanies gentrification. Read more ›
Laying the Groundwork for New Solar Energy Technology
By looking at photosynthesis in plants, scientists hope to develop new solar energy harvesting technology. Read more ›
For Latinx Immigrants, Work Is a Big Health Factor
A new study looks at the value of work among Latinx immigrants and its impact as a social determinant of health. Read more ›
The Math World Has a Serious Problem: Coloring (Yes, Coloring)
Coloring may seem simple —kids learn to do it in elementary school.
But when it comes to mathematics, the "graph coloring problem" has no simple solution. Read more ›
Finally, The Science Behind a Good Romantic Relationship
Ever wonder what makes a good relationship? Finally, science has an answer. Read more ›
The Far-Right Movement Has Been a Deadly Force In the U.S. For Decades
The far-right movement isn't new. It's old, violent, and constantly expanding. Now, a PhD student is taking a closer look at its murderous legacy. Read more ›
Why Does Anorexia Often Lead to Excessive Exercise?
A new study looks at why anorexia often causes excessive exercising and the genes that make people vulnerable to the condition. Read more ›
Tracking the Booming Social Life of the House Finch
A Ph.D. student invented a DIY device to identify and track house finches on the Queens College campus — in an effort to learn more about the birds' social life. Read more ›