A newborn planet munches on gas and dust surrounding its host star
In a first, astronomers imaged a baby planet within a gap in the disk of material around a star, confirming predictions about how rings form.
The Student’s Journey in Data Science Research: Challenges, Ethical Considerations, and the Role of Interdisciplinary Thinking
Photo by Becca Tapert on Unsplash Common Challenges Faced by Data Science Students in Formulating a Research Problem Students in data science often face a number of typical challenges when …
These Programs Help Poor Students with College. Trump Wants to Pull the Funding
But Griffith’s stepsister had introduced her to a federal program called Upward Bound. It places high school students in college dorms during the summer, where they can take classes and …
NASA’s Webb Telescope just found 300 galaxies that defy explanation
In a new study, scientists at the University of Missouri looked deep into the universe and found something unexpected. Using infrared images taken from NASA’s powerful James Webb Space Telescope …
College of Memphis Global– an Online Course to a Much Better Future
I’ll be the very first in my family to make a college level, and that’s something I hold very near to my heart. My household and I transferred to the …
Beet juice secretly helps older adults lower blood pressure in just two weeks
The blood pressure lowering effect of nitrate-rich beetroot juice in older people may be due to specific changes in their oral microbiome, according to the largest study of its kind. …
Science research benefits everyone; withholding funds hurts us all
Photo by Michael Ferguson/AAUP In early March the Trump administration froze $400 million in federal funding for scientific research at Columbia University, citing antisemitism and referencing pro-Palestinian protests on campus. …
Smart or Risky? Using AI in College Applications
Is your child cheating if they’re turning to AI for help with college applications? The answer isn’t clear-cut. When used thoughtfully, AI can save time, help with organization, and spark …
Volcanic eruptions may have helped spark the French Revolution
An illustration of an uprising that preceded the French Revolution Stefano Bianchetti/Corbis via Getty Images Severe volcanic eruptions and changes in the activity of the sun may have set the …
2025 International Conference of the Korean Social Science Research Council
2025 International Conference of the Korean Social Science Research Council 27 May 2025 Keynote Speech Distinguished colleagues, esteemed participants, It is a privilege to join you virtually for this important …