Tagged - Science

How to survive talking science with your family this holiday

Are you dreading the moment when your crazy uncle brings up climate change at dinner? You are not alone. Read More

When courts decide science: the University and the cases that could decide our future

By September, UR reported at least twenty terminated federal grants, totaling $9 million in losses. That is not a policy debate — it is stalled research, frozen hiring, and real people caught in the middle. Read More

Do not trust the “life on Mars” headline

NASA’s Perseverance rover found something remarkable on Mars last year, but it's not proof of life, yet. Read More

When did earth science become controversial?

It is essential that we fund the basics that make science work, like field labs, calibration, and long-term monitoring. Read More

Science policy starts with you: how students can get involved and make their voices heard

Understanding how to track policy, communicate with our representatives, and connect with science organizations is just one of many accessible ways you can play a role in the future of science policies Read More

New professors teach the true meanings of chemistry

These new professors have already discussed some highlights to look forward to in their class. Read More

Research at Rochester: Campus Times staff on increased attraction levels to writers

There is a visible upward trend in levels of perceived attractiveness for those who write for the Campus Times. If you squint. Read More

Love languages: is it science?

There is science behind oxytocin — the “love hormone” — but love is so multidimensional that it’s hard to settle on one universal meaning for all. Read More

Posters and Pints unites beer and science

Hundreds of postdocs, graduate students, and faculty gathered Tuesday for Posters and Pints, an evening of science communication and beer tasting. Read More

Help! I can’t get rid of my quarantine body

People keep telling me to “get rid of my quarantine body,” and there’s only one explanation: I’ve been found out. Read More