display Latest news from Â鶹´«Ã½ on News en-us Copyright 2024 News 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/curious-by-nature-dr-michelle-larue-watching-penguins-from-outer-space/?sc=rsin /articles/curious-by-nature-dr-michelle-larue-watching-penguins-from-outer-space/?sc=rsin Fri, 15 Nov 2024 07:35:12 EST Dr. Michelle LaRue, an associate professor at the University of Canterbury, is revolutionizing wildlife ecology by using high-resolution satellite imagery to study emperor penguins from space. News /articles/curious-by-nature-dr-jacqueline-gottlieb-curiosity-with-a-capital-c/?sc=rsin /articles/curious-by-nature-dr-jacqueline-gottlieb-curiosity-with-a-capital-c/?sc=rsin Fri, 08 Nov 2024 07:25:57 EST Dr. Jacqueline Gottlieb from Columbia University shares groundbreaking insights into the science of curiosity. Known for her research on cognition and decision-making, Dr. Gottlieb explains that curiosity isn't just about learning--it's a complex process where our brains assess uncertainty and prioritize valuable information News /articles/curious-by-nature-dr-neil-johnson-hate-groups-after-elections/?sc=rsin /articles/curious-by-nature-dr-neil-johnson-hate-groups-after-elections/?sc=rsin Fri, 08 Nov 2024 04:25:52 EST Dr. Neil Johnson, a physics professor at George Washington University, explores unconventional areas within physics, focusing on complex, "taboo" problems not traditionally tackled by physicists, like online hate networks. News /articles/testing-image/?sc=rsin /articles/testing-image/?sc=rsin Thu, 07 Nov 2024 02:35:27 EST testing image News /articles/curious-by-nature-dr-nathan-johnson-what-is-renewable-energy-missing/?sc=rsin /articles/curious-by-nature-dr-nathan-johnson-what-is-renewable-energy-missing/?sc=rsin Mon, 04 Nov 2024 04:25:19 EST Dr. Nathan Johnson, a systems engineering professor at Arizona State University and an expert in innovative energy solutions. He shares his vision for a sustainable energy future and outlines his team's six-step approach to renewable energy projects. News /articles/kidney-week-2024-live-event/?sc=rsin /articles/kidney-week-2024-live-event/?sc=rsin Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:05:21 EST Kidney Week 2024: Live Event News /articles/curious-by-nature-dr-susan-kelly-weeder-college-students-should-consider-this-when-drinking/?sc=rsin /articles/curious-by-nature-dr-susan-kelly-weeder-college-students-should-consider-this-when-drinking/?sc=rsin Fri, 25 Oct 2024 19:55:50 EST Dr. Susan Kelly-Weeder, Dean of the School of Nursing at George Washington University and an expert in high-risk health behaviors among college students. Dr. Kelly-Weeder shares her groundbreaking research on the dangerous intersection of binge drinking and disordered eating on college campuses. News /articles/curious-by-nature-dr-olivier-loudig-breath-cancer-detection/?sc=rsin /articles/curious-by-nature-dr-olivier-loudig-breath-cancer-detection/?sc=rsin Wed, 23 Oct 2024 09:40:26 EST Dr. Olivier Loudig, a scientist at the Center for Discovery Innovation, talks about groundbreaking research in non-invasive cancer detection. As public awareness of airborne pathogens has increased due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Loudig explores the hidden health clues found in our breath. News /articles/the-university-of-rochester-live-event-on-hodgkin-lymphoma/?sc=rsin /articles/the-university-of-rochester-live-event-on-hodgkin-lymphoma/?sc=rsin Wed, 16 Oct 2024 17:00:00 EST Reporters are invited to this briefing about research from the Wilmot Cancer Institute at the University of Rochester Medical Center, with a new study to be published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM). News /articles/how-brain-cells-shape-learning-and-sensory-experiences/?sc=rsin /articles/how-brain-cells-shape-learning-and-sensory-experiences/?sc=rsin Mon, 14 Oct 2024 05:05:51 EST News /articles/curious-by-nature-dr-gaige-kerr-the-toxicity-of-online-shopping/?sc=rsin /articles/curious-by-nature-dr-gaige-kerr-the-toxicity-of-online-shopping/?sc=rsin Fri, 11 Oct 2024 11:05:55 EST As e-commerce grows, so do the logistics centers that facilitate rapid delivery. However, this convenience comes at a cost to the environment and public health, particularly in communities near these warehouses News /articles/curious-by-nature-dr-elise-wang-conspiracy-theories-from-medieval-times-to-today/?sc=rsin /articles/curious-by-nature-dr-elise-wang-conspiracy-theories-from-medieval-times-to-today/?sc=rsin Fri, 04 Oct 2024 16:05:33 EST In this episode of Curious by Nature, we sat down with Dr. Elise Wang, an assistant professor at Cal State University, Fullerton, and a medievalist who specialized in the literature, history, and lore of the medieval period. Dr. Wang discussed her work teaching early literature courses and her research into conspiracy theories, examining them as narratives. News /articles/curious-by-nature-dr-dave-rakestraw-yes-you-can-do-amazing-physics-with-your-smartphone/?sc=rsin /articles/curious-by-nature-dr-dave-rakestraw-yes-you-can-do-amazing-physics-with-your-smartphone/?sc=rsin Fri, 27 Sep 2024 08:05:10 EST Dr. Dave Rackstraw, a senior scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, is transforming science education using smartphones. News /articles/curious-by-nature-dr-bruce-greyson-lessons-from-near-death-experiences/?sc=rsin /articles/curious-by-nature-dr-bruce-greyson-lessons-from-near-death-experiences/?sc=rsin Fri, 20 Sep 2024 16:05:27 EST Dr. Bruce Greyson is a distinguished professor emeritus of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Virginia. With an academic journey spanning over half a century, Dr. Greyson has dedicated a significant portion of his career to the study of near-death experiences (NDEs). News /articles/global-challenges-after-a-global-challenge-lessons-learned-from-the-covid-19-pandemic/?sc=rsin /articles/global-challenges-after-a-global-challenge-lessons-learned-from-the-covid-19-pandemic/?sc=rsin Wed, 18 Sep 2024 14:05:41 EST Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has affected not only individual lives but also the world and global systems, both natural and human-made. Besides millions of deaths and environmental challenges, the rapid spread of the infection and its very high socioeconomic impact have affected healthcare, economic status and wealth, and mental health across the globe. To better appreciate the pandemic's influence, multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches are needed. In this paper, together with world-leading scientists from different backgrounds we share collectively our views about the pandemic's footprint and discuss challenges that face the international community. News /articles/kidney-health-insights-live-expert-panel-on-managing-obesity-in-kidney-disease/?sc=rsin /articles/kidney-health-insights-live-expert-panel-on-managing-obesity-in-kidney-disease/?sc=rsin Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:00:00 EST Reporters are invited to this live event on Obesity Management and Kidney Health. Experts from the American Society of Nephrology will take questions on the inaugural Kidney Health Guidance on managing obesity in kidney disease patients News /articles/curious-by-nature-dr-robert-ferl-how-you-too-can-go-to-space/?sc=rsin /articles/curious-by-nature-dr-robert-ferl-how-you-too-can-go-to-space/?sc=rsin Fri, 13 Sep 2024 08:05:26 EST Dr. Robert Ferl, a molecular biologist and professor at the University of Florida, discusses his work on understanding how organisms, particularly plants, adapt to extreme environments, including space. He highlights his recent spaceflight aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard, where he conducted experiments to study the effects of space travel on plants. News /articles/curious-by-nature-we-can-give-teachers-the-basic-supplies-they-need-so-students-will-do-better-in-school-dr-samantha-keppler/?sc=rsin /articles/curious-by-nature-we-can-give-teachers-the-basic-supplies-they-need-so-students-will-do-better-in-school-dr-samantha-keppler/?sc=rsin Fri, 06 Sep 2024 09:05:05 EST Dr. Samantha Keppler from the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business, discusses her research on the impact of generative AI in education. She explores how teachers have adopted AI tools like ChatGPT over the 2023-2024 school year, focusing on their use outside the classroom for tasks such as lesson planning and seeking advice. News /articles/curious-by-nature-the-robotic-revolution-of-knee-replacements-with-dr-marc-hungerford/?sc=rsin /articles/curious-by-nature-the-robotic-revolution-of-knee-replacements-with-dr-marc-hungerford/?sc=rsin Fri, 30 Aug 2024 10:05:02 EST Dr. Marc Hungerford, the director of the Joint Journey Program and Chief of Orthopedics at Mercy Medical Center, explains the use of robotic technology in orthopedic surgeries. The robots, particularly haptic robots, assist surgeons by guiding them during the surgery to make precise cuts on the bones. News /articles/classroom-controversies-live-expert-panel-qa/?sc=rsin /articles/classroom-controversies-live-expert-panel-qa/?sc=rsin Wed, 28 Aug 2024 08:05:00 EST Teachers, students, and their parents are navigating sensitive subjects such as phone bans, political polarization, and debates over curriculum and teaching methods. Binghamton University experts will discuss the controversies looming over our schools in a live Q&A with media covering the issues. News