Black Holes
Neutrinos from a Nearby Galaxy Reveal Black Hole Secrets
The IceCube observatory has detected neutrinos from an active galaxy for the first time, revealing clues about how supermassive black holes gobble matter
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Vaccines
RSV Is Surging. Progress in Preventing It Looks Promising
RSV is the number one reason children are admitted to hospitals. Progress in developing preventatives raises hopes of changing that
Climate Change
International Sports Need to Prioritize Sustainability
Events like the World Cup can emit millions of metric tons of carbon dioxide, but it doesn’t have to be that way
History
What Is a Dog Anyway?
Defining what a dog is is really tough, but the domestication of wolves might be the feat that set modern humans on the path to dominance
Astronomy
NASA’s Plan to Make JWST Data Immediately Available Will Hurt Astronomy
By releasing astronomers’ data before they’ve had a chance to analyze the information, NASA will make research less fair and equitable
Education
Students with HIV Need Support
I helped develop a plan to support youth living with HIV and would like to see more educational institutions prioritize our needs
Aerospace
Space Elevators Are Less Sci-Fi Than You Think
I’ve been working on space elevators for almost 20 years, and though we still have issues to solve, we are getting closer to making them reality
Diabetes
How Diabetes Tech Helped One Mom Get a Good Night’s Sleep
Thanks to huge advancements in technology to monitor and treat type 1 diabetes, families like mine can sleep throughout the night
Climate Change
The World Cup In Qatar Is a Climate Catastrophe
Large sporting events often claim to be carbon neutral. But often this assertion is greenwashing, and it hides the incredible amount of pollution they actually create
Computing
It’s Time to Open the Black Box of Social Media
Social media companies need to give their data to independent researchers to better understand how to keep users safe
