Associate Professor Sonja Van Wichelen, sociologist and leader of the Biohumanity FutureFix research project in the…
Chromosome structure inspires intricate works of art
A collaboration between a Virginia Tech entomology professor, art professor, and computer science professor working in…
Male black widow spiders piggyback on the work of their rivals to find female mates faster
A new University of Toronto study finds male black widow spiders will hijack silk trails left…
Chinese state agency to launch rocket for commercial use in August
A Chinese government space agency is expected to launch its first rocket meant for commercial use…
Space data relay system shows its speed
A satellite network that can zoom in on ships at sea and check for oil spills…
LightSail 2 spacecraft successfully demonstrates flight by light
Years of computer simulations. Countless ground tests. They’ve all led up to now. The Planetary Society’s…
Research cruise explores carbon cycle in deep ocean in Atlantic
A University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science-led research cruise leaves for the deep Atlantic Ocean…
Sustained police effort explains higher arrests for gun murders
The primary reason gun fatalities result in arrests more frequently than nonfatal shootings is police devote…
Black male educators sound alarm regarding lack of diversity in P-12 classrooms
A diverse and inclusive education workforce can play a critical role in ensuring that students receive…
Human trafficking victims' unlikeliness to report crimes tied to police officers' bias
Police are increasingly called on to combat crimes related to sex and labor trafficking. A new…