Study: Most-watched television shows oversimplify, stereotype issues of homelessness

As the fall television season kicks into high gear, some of our favorite shows aren’t doing…

How sustainable is tuna? New global catch database exposes dangerous fishing trends

Appearing in everything from sushi rolls to sandwiches, tuna are among the world’s favourite fish. But…

NASA satellite sees a large Hurricane Lorenzo headed toward Azores

Hurricane Lorenzo was heading toward the Azores Islands when NASA-NOAA’s Suomi NPP satellite provided forecasters with…

Just add water: Simple step boosts polymer's ability to filter carbon dioxide from mixed gases

An international team of researchers has found it can significantly boost an existing polymer’s ability to…

Can a donor voucher program broaden representation in local campaign financing?

A new study investigated the effectiveness of Seattle, WA’s Democracy Voucher program in expanding participation from…

An 'earthquake' in the cell: Scientists discover how a modification of the nuclear lamina maintains nuclear shape

The genetic material of each mammalian cell is safeguarded within the cell’s nucleus. In healthy organisms,…

Beyond Einstein: Physicists solve mystery surrounding photon momentum

Albert Einstein received the Nobel Prize for explaining the photoelectric effect: in its most intuitive form,…

Two thirds of academics think that training on collaboration will benefit their career

A survey of over 600 senior academics, mid-tier researchers and postgraduate students in the physical, natural…

Researchers synthesize new liquid crystals allowing directed transmission of electricity

Liquid and solid—most people are unaware that there can be states in between. Liquid crystals are…

NASA to Broadcast Launch of Mission to Study the Frontier of Space

NASA’s Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) is scheduled to be air-launched over the Atlantic Ocean at 9:30…