SNAPSHOT: Quantum Entanglement
New ways to generate a quantum mechanical phenomenon called entanglement has the potential to improve supercomputing. Read more ›
SNAPSHOT: Origins of the Basque Language
A linguistics professor makes the "radical" argument that the Basque language — long considered an orphan language — is actually descended from an ancient language that gave rise to the mother tongue for most European languages. Read more ›
Averting Recidivism: What Type of Therapy Works?
A new book surveys research and statistics on the effectiveness of therapeutic treatment for those in prison and post-prison. 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 ›
The Physics Behind Light Harvesting
A professor has spent 20 years studying the quantum mechanics behind photosynthesis. His findings can help humans harness the sun's energy for solar power. Read more ›
Welcome to the Debt Age
A new edited collection explores debt as a cultural phenomenon, not just an economic one. Read more ›
Helping Commuter Students Succeed
A new edited collection addresses the specific challenges commuter students face, and how academic libraries — often cited as a favorite place to study — can help. Read more ›
They’re on the Move: How Cells Form Bacterial Microcolonies
When single cell bacteria form microcolonies, they forego “a single cell lifestyle for a communal lifestyle,” according to new research. Read more ›
Walking Manhattan, Block by Block
A new book offers an urban walking guide to Manhattan. The writer walked 721 miles as he explored the borough block by block. Read more ›