The Law Must Respond When Science Changes
What was once fair under the law may become unfair when science changes. The law must react to uphold due process.....»»
Scientists find key to engineering water-responsive biopolymers
Scientists at the Advanced Science Research Center at the CUNY Graduate Center (CUNY ASRC) have developed a novel approach to better understand and predict the behaviors of water-responsive materials—solid matter that can change shape by absorbing.....»»
Researchers call for nuanced understanding of "tribe" in Arab world
The study of Arab tribes should not be abandoned because Middle East and North African citizens continue to insist on the relevance of the term in their daily lives, says a new study published in the journal Frontiers in Political Science......»»
Multicomponent hydride designs could advance science of superconducting materials
New materials designed by a University of Illinois Chicago graduate student may help scientists meet one of today's biggest challenges: building superconductors that operate at normal temperatures and pressures......»»
A human topological insulator: Researchers use choreographed dance to explain quantum materials
Science can be difficult to explain to the public. In fact, any subfield of science can be difficult to explain to another scientist who studies in a different area. Explaining a theoretical science concept to high school students requires a new way.....»»
Still kickin" since the "70s: NASA"s Voyager mission keeps exploring
NASA's Voyager mission launched in the 1970s. Today, it's making history as it conducts new science. But how are two spacecraft from the '70s not just surviving, but thriving farther out in space than any other spacecraft has been before?.....»»
Latest space station science reveals news for astronaut health and telescope longevity
Recent findings from the International Space Station address wound healing, fine motor control in space, and radiation resistance by the station's Glowbug gamma-ray telescope......»»
New textbook illuminates gene regulation and epigenomics
Professor Carsten Carlberg has published a comprehensive new textbook, "Gene Regulation and Epigenetics: How Science Works," which presents the current understanding of gene regulation and epigenomics. Published by Springer and designed for graduate.....»»
Biologists reveal the genetic "switch" behind parrot color diversity
From the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro to the shoulders of pirates: parrots are synonymous with color for people across the world. In a study published in the journal Science, scientists from The University of Hong Kong, together with an international t.....»»
Kitchen renovation could reduce household air pollution and save lives in rural China
A study published in Environmental Science and Ecotechnology highlights the health benefits of kitchen renovation as a cost-effective way to mitigate household air pollution in rural China......»»
Handling the hype: Researcher seeks to improve science communication
Being a scientist has its challenges. Knowing how to communicate your scientific research in a socially responsible manner can be even more difficult. Thankfully, one researcher at Michigan State University and colleagues at several other universitie.....»»
Big companies profit from poverty but aren"t obliged to uphold human rights. International law must change
There is some disagreement among legal practitioners and scholars about whether corporations have duties under international law......»»
Police, schools respond to parents’ attack on daughter near Timberline High School
Police, schools respond to parents’ attack on daughter near Timberline High School.....»»
Ancient mud reveals Australia"s burning history over the past 130,000 years—and a way forward in current fire crisis
Increased land management by Aboriginal people in southeastern Australia around 6,000 years ago cut forest shrub cover in half, according to our new study published in Science of fossil pollen trapped in ancient mud......»»
A 102-year-old shares her simple, science-backed skincare secrets — and they don"t include antiaging creams
A 102-year-old shares her simple, science-backed skincare secrets — and they don"t include antiaging creams.....»»
Here are 3 science-backed strategies to rein in election anxiety
A clinical psychologist offers guidance on how to deal with ramping stress. Uncertainty about the election getting to you? Is anxiety the dominant feature of your emotional lands.....»»
Going down a Wikipedia rabbit hole? Science says you"re one of these three types
If you've ever gone to look up a quick fact and just kept browsing from one article (or page, or video), to another, to another—then you know the feeling of "going down a rabbit hole." This experience of curiosity-led online wandering has become sy.....»»
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew trailer: The Jedi kids are alright in new Disney+ show
In the new trailer for Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, Jude Law teams with four kids to take on space pirates in a coming-of-age adventure. .....»»
Beware pirates and booby traps in new Skeleton Crew trailer
The Goonies-inspired Star Wars spinoff series set in same timeframe as The Mandalorian and Ahsoka. Jude Law stars as Force-user Jod Na Nawood in Star Wars: Skelet.....»»
Amplifying the impact of marine research imagery with Marimba, an open-source Python framework
It's not always easy to see the big picture when deeply immersed in a project. Innovation often requires stepping back to assess how we can really amplify the impact of our science......»»
Citizen science platforms reveal more resources needed to protect birds in Germany
Member states of the European Union are obliged to designate Special Protection Areas (SPAs) as part of the Natura 2000 network. These areas are designed to guarantee the preservation and restoration of bird populations. However, due to the paucity o.....»»