May 14, 2024
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Gen Zers and millennials are still big fans of books – even if they don’t call themselves ‘readers’
Some Gen Zers and millennials might not identify as readers because they assume the reading that they do doesn’t ‘count.’ ... -
Human brains and fruit fly brains are built similarly – visualizing how helps researchers better understand how both work
Stepping through the brain reveals essential information about its structure and function. Scaplen et al. 2021/eLife, CC BY Kristin Scaplen, ...May 14, 2024 -
Are tomorrow’s engineers ready to face AI’s ethical challenges?
Finding ethics’ place in the engineering curriculum. PeopleImages/iStock via Getty Images Plus Elana Goldenkoff, University of Michigan ...April 22, 2024 -
A biomedical engineer pivots from human movement to women’s health
Postdoc Shaniel Bowen studies women's sexual anatomy and health while also working to interest young women in STEM careers. Watching her uncle ...April 13, 2024 -
New studies suggest millions with mild cognitive impairment go undiagnosed, often until it’s too late
Mild cognitive impairment can be an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. ivanastar/iStock via Getty Images Plus Soeren ...April 12, 2024 -
Could a telescope ever see the beginning of time? An astronomer explains
Thousands of galaxies, each containing billions of stars, are in this 2022 photo taken by the James Webb Space Telescope. NASA/ESA/CSA/STScI Adi ...April 10, 2024 -
US media coverage of new science less likely to mention researchers with African and East Asian names
Once their research comes out, who will be quoted in the news coverage? gorodenkoff/iStock via Getty Images Plus Hao Peng, Northwestern ...April 10, 2024 -
Using research to solve societal problems starts with building connections and making space for young people
One or two or 10 studies won’t solve our most complex societal challenges. Big problems require collaborations beyond academia. Orbon ...April 10, 2024