Tag: quick reads
Y chromosome loss through aging can lead to an increased risk...
Kenneth Walsh, University of Virginia
The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work.
Gifted-student screenings often miss poor students who should qualify
Bich Thi Ngoc Tran, Dartmouth College; Jonathan Wai, University of Arkansas, and Sarah McKenzie, University of Arkansas
The Research...
What’s cellulitis? A dermatologist explains
Marjorie Montanez-Wiscovich, University of Florida and Arthur Mark Samia, University of Florida
Your skin usually deflects any bacteria it...
Social Security benefits play key role in preventing older Americans from...
Sophie Mitra, Fordham University; Debra Brucker, University of New Hampshire, and Katie Jajtner, University of Wisconsin-Madison
The Research Brief...
Could steam-powered cars decrease the CO2 in the atmosphere?
Brian Stewart, Wesleyan University and Gary W. Yohe, Wesleyan University
Curious Kids is a series...
What’s a bear market? An economist explains
Vidhura S Tennekoon, IUPUI
A 16th-century proverb advises: “It’s unwise to sell a bear’s skin before catching it.”
Why does the Moon look close some nights and far away...
Silas Laycock, UMass Lowell
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If...
Skin grafts for burns injuries can lead to crippling scars –...
Kellen Chen, University of Arizona
The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work.
EXPLORING NATURE
Research about global fishing shows value of detailed environmental data, which...
Mark Axelrod, Michigan State University
To help people who are affected by pollution and other environmental harms, it’s common...
