Rewriting human history through our DNA

It’s only been in the last 30,000 years, the mere blink of an evolutionary eye, that modern humans have occupied the planet as the sole representative of the hominin lineage. However, we carry evidence of […]

Parents aren’t powerless when it comes to sleep-deprived teenagers

Researchers at the University of Rochester have found that a simple and timeworn solution yields solid results: a clear bedtime that parents should consistently adhere to. The researchers said that greater enforcement of parent-set bedtimes […]

Can staph microbes lead to cancer?

Microbes are known to affect digestion, mood and overall health, and now Princeton researchers have shown that a shift in the microbiome is linked to cancer — at least in a threatened subspecies of foxes […]

Early Life Experiences Biologically and Functionally Mature the Brain

Experiences early in life have an impact on the brain’s biological and functional development, shows a new study by a team of neuroscientists at NYU. In general, very little is known about the mechanisms that […]

Nature’s Backup Plan for Converting Nitrogen into Plant Nutrients

Atmospheric nitrogen is not directly usable by most living things. In nature, specialized microbes in soils and bodies of water convert nitrogen into ammonia — a crucial form of nitrogen that life can easily access […]

Small Eye Movements are Critical for 20/20 Vision

Researchers from University of Rochester show that small eye movements, humans aren’t even aware of making, play a large role in humans’ visual acuity. Unlike a stationary camera that takes a fixed photograph of the […]

Warm Water in Antarctica and The Troubling Glacier Melt

A team of scientists from NYU has observed, for the first time, the presence of warm water at a vital point underneath a glacier in Antarctica—an alarming discovery that points to the cause behind the […]

NYSCIO 2020: Call for Speakers

Are you a dynamic professional, working in higher education, willing to contribute your know-how to other IT professionals like yourself? NYSCIO offers presentation options for every interest level — from sessions that skim the surface […]

NYSCIO 2020 – Registration is Open!

To succeed, higher education IT leaders must stay abreast of ever-evolving technology, information security, leadership and academic landscapes. NYSCIO offers you the opportunity to learn about relevant trends and advances, discover best practices, and gain […]

Why are Big Storms Ringing so Much More Rain?

A new analysis by Princeton researchers explains why the global warming trend is likely to continue. Both the higher moisture content of warmer air and storms’ increasing wind speeds conspire to produce wetter storms. The […]

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