Scientists around the world report millions of new discoveries every year − but this explosive research growth wasn’t what experts predicted

Don’t be fooled by the image of a mad scientist isolated in his basement laboratory. Science is a collaborative endeavor, and international teams have contributed to a huge rise in scientific output.

Justin J.W. Powell, Professor of Sociology of Education, University of Luxembourg • conversation
Oct. 14, 2024 ~10 min

Air pollution inside Philly’s subway is much worse than on the streets

Researchers found 10 times more black carbon on the 15th Street/City Hall subway platform than on the sidewalk above.

Aimee Eggler, Associate Professor of Biochemistry, Villanova University • conversation
Oct. 7, 2024 ~5 min


Trees’ own beneficial microbiome could lead to discovery of new treatments to fight citrus greening disease

The promising compounda were discovered on an organic farm.

Krishnaswamy Jayachandran, Professor of Agroecology, Florida International University • conversation
Oct. 4, 2024 ~6 min

Rare Florida fossil finally ends debate about how porcupine jaws and tails evolved

Modern North American porcupines are at least twice the size of their southern cousins and have stronger jaws. But how long have they looked that way?

Natasha S. Vitek, Assistant Professor of Ecology and Evolution, Stony Brook University (The State University of New York) • conversation
Sept. 20, 2024 ~6 min

Invasive caterpillars can make aspen forests more toxic for native insects – a team of ecologists explains how

Research finds that extensive feeding by invasive insects can cause trees to produce defense compounds, to the detriment of valued native insects.

Patricia C. Fernandez, Professor of Agronomy and CONICET Scientist, Universidad de Buenos Aires • conversation
Sept. 19, 2024 ~8 min

Preventive care is free by law, but many Americans get incorrectly billed − especially if you’re poor, a person of color or don’t have a college degree

Patients often bear the cost of unexpected bills for basic preventive services such as wellness visits and cancer screenings.

Michal Horný, Assistant Professor of Health Policy and Management, UMass Amherst • conversation
Sept. 18, 2024 ~7 min

Endometriosis pain leads to missed school and work in two-thirds of women with the condition, new study finds

Black and Hispanic women are less likely to receive an endometriosis diagnosis, reflecting a possible systemic bias or disparity in health care access.

Rasha Al-Lami, Researcher in Women’s Health, Yale University • conversation
Sept. 13, 2024 ~5 min

Philly residents with opioid addiction get medication from the ‘bupe bus’ − creating a path for treatment

After their initial visit, 69% of patients returned to the van at least four times for follow-ups.

Margaret Lowenstein, Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania • conversation
Sept. 12, 2024 ~6 min


Tiny, compact galaxies are masters of disguise in the distant universe − searching for the secrets behind the Little Red Dots

These small galaxies are either crammed with stars or they host gigantic black holes. The data astronomers have collected continues to puzzle them.

Fabio Pacucci, Astrophysicist, Smithsonian Institution • conversation
Sept. 6, 2024 ~9 min

Yellow food dye can make living tissue transparent − these methods could one day improve cancer treatment, blood draws and even tattoo removal

New research demonstrates that the dye that gives nacho cheese its yellow-orange color can also make mouse skin see-through.

Guosong Hong, Assistant Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, Stanford University • conversation
Sept. 5, 2024 ~8 min

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