Research News
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Astronomers Unveil Largest-Ever Map of Universe’s Active Supermassive Black Holes
New “quasar catalog” serves as a 3D history book of the universe
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Cool Course: Investigating Injustice
Carter Journalism Institute undergrads research historical coverage of racial killings to improve present-day reporting on today’s bias crimes
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Tiny Worms Tolerate Chornobyl Radiation
Identifying animals resilient to DNA damage may provide clues for human risk factors
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Low-Cost Liquid Tames Tooth Decay
Silver diamine fluoride prevents cavities and keeps existing ones from worsening in school-based program
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How War Worsened the Opioid Crisis in Ukraine
Russia's invasion has shuttered drug treatment programs since 2014 and forced people from their homes. New research shows the challenges Ukrainians have faced in accessing care.
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Report Offers Roadmap to Curbing Child Labor Violations
NYU Wagner Labor Initiative recommends an array of 'feasible' policy changes for states to consider.
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Overcoming Dental Fear with the Tap of an App
Researchers from NYU and Penn are using smartphones and virtual reality to help people face their fears
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Discrimination Drives Smoking Habits, Hurting Heart Health
Impact of discrimination varies by identity, pointing to need for more intersectional research
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High School Biology Textbooks Do Not Provide Students with a Comprehensive View of the Science of Sex and Gender
Textbooks used by a majority of introductory U.S. biology classes paint a “Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus” image, running afoul of scientific evidence