How Municipal Communication Failures Perpetuate Systemic Racism
Communication research from Texas Christian University reveals how the killing of Atatiana Jefferson in Fort Worth exposed fundamental failures in how cities listen to Black residents. Through in-dept...
1 Aug 202511min
Shaping the Future: How a Tiny Screw Is Changing Children’s Lives
When a baby is born, the bones of the skull are meant to behave like the slats of a wooden barrel, flexible enough to slide into the correct orientation as the brain beneath them doubles in size durin...
31 Jul 20258min
A Global Classroom for Dental Residents: How Virtual Education is Reshaping Dental Training Worldwide
When the COVID-19 pandemic arrived as an unexpected and unwelcome presence in our lives, it didn’t just disrupt our daily routines, it drastically changed how we learn, teach, and connect. For many he...
30 Jul 20258min
Feathered Casualties and Digital Clues: How Citizen Science is Helping Save Birds from Deadly Collisions
By now, most of us are familiar with stories of wildlife interacting with the modern world, often with unfortunate consequences. Examples include urban foxes struck by vehicles, bears rummaging throug...
24 Jul 202510min
From Classroom to Conference: How a New Teaching Model Lets Students Step Inside the Scientific Community
When you imagine a scientific conference, you may picture rows of poster boards, bustling coffee breaks, and seasoned researchers discussing the latest data and research approaches. It can feel like a...
23 Jul 20258min
A Breakthrough in Reconstructive Surgery: Expanding Scalp Skin to Repair Large Facial Defects in Children
Facial reconstruction is one of the most challenging fields in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. When patients undergo skin transplants to address large facial defects, the surgeon’s goal is to res...
22 Jul 20258min
A Discussion of Multiple Studies on the Perspectives of Underrepresented Populations on Gang Membership and Campus Gun Policies
Research from Professor Justin J. Joseph at the University of North Alabama examines the influences that impact the behaviour of underrepresented populations. In one study, he explores potential sex d...
21 Jul 202515min
Listening to Our Cats’ Kidneys: How a Handful of Mirror-Image Molecules Could Reveal Feline Health
Amino acids are a fundamental building block for fur, muscle, and every other living tissue on Earth. These molecules come in “left-handed” (L) and “right-handed” (D) forms, a bit like gloves that fit...
8 Jul 20257min
