Princeton explores predator-prey relationships

A team of ecologists at Princeton University are exploring predator-prey interactions –and how predators will affect biodiversity and ecosystems — by exploring the behavior of the prey. The researchers traveled to a small island in […]

Albany research links childhood adversity to adulthood depression

Research out of the School of Public Health at the University at Albany says that people who face adversity as children are at a significantly greater risk for depression as adults. The researchers explain that […]

Stony Brook study finds education postpones Alzheimer’s

Building off the idea that exercising the brain improves cognition, a new study by Stony Brook University researchers reveals that higher education is associated with a later onset of Alzheimer’s-related cognitive declines. Specifically, the researchers […]

Columbia University studies Hurricane Maria damage

Research conducted by Columbia University’s Earth Institute Columbia University points to the conclusion that the damage from Hurricane Maria was not only different from, but worse than any other previously documented storm. More specifically, they […]

Syracuse physicists study matter and antimatter decay

Research by physicists at Syracuse University has confirmed that matter and antimatter decay differently for elementary particles containing charmed quarks. This marks the first time that matter and antimatter asymmetry has been confirmed, although many […]

Princeton botanists study striped maple trees

Researchers at Princeton University recently found that striped maple trees can switch from male to female or female to male from year to year. A tree may be male one year and female the next, […]

PECASE recipients include members of NYSERNet-connected institutions

President Donald J. Trump has announced the 314 recipients of the Presidential Early CareerAward for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). PECASE is the highest honor bestowed by the United States government on outstanding scientists and engineers […]

Stephen Kankus appointed NYSERNet President

Syracuse, NY (July 8, 2019) – Stephen Kankus has been named president of NYSERNet.org, Inc., a nonprofit organization serving the data and networking technology needs of colleges, museums, healthcare facilities, primary and secondary schools and […]

Columbia engineers work to prolong battery life

As we become more reliant on electronic devices, prolonged battery life combined with safe operation becomes even more essential. A Columbia University engineering team set out to find a way to safely extend battery life […]

University at Albany research links adult opioid use and suicide risk

A team of researchers at the University at Albany utilized regression analyses to examine the relationship between non-prescription opioid use and suicidal thoughts. By separating according to age group, they were able to determine that […]

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