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 […]
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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 […]
Read moreSmall 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 […]
Read moreWarm 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 […]
Read moreNYSCIO 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 […]
Read moreNYSCIO 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 […]
Read moreWhy 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 […]
Read moreBetter Access to Groceries could Reduce Food Waste and Emissions
A professor at Cornell University, suggests that opening more grocery stores is a solution to reduce food waste’s environmental impact. She said, “The more stores you have, the lower food waste is going to be, […]
Read moreNew Rules Illuminate how Objects Absorb and Emit Light
The discovery by Princeton researchers solves a longstanding problem of scale, where light’s behavior when interacting with tiny objects violates well-established physical constraints observed at larger scales. The new rules, published in Physical Review Letters […]
Read moreThe Emotionally Intelligent Leader
As human beings, we have a vast array of emotions that can be an asset to our success. From passion to vulnerability, these emotions drive us to discover the best in ourselves, and others. Attend […]
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