When did the first fish live on Earth – and how do scientists figure out the timing?
A biologist explains how researchers nail down the age of ancient fossils thanks to a physical process called radioactive decay.
Isaac Skromne, Assistant Professor of Biology, University of Richmond •
conversation
July 18, 2022 • ~8 min
July 18, 2022 • ~8 min
What is alopecia? It's no laughing matter for millions of Black American women
The joke that sparked a violent reaction from actor Will Smith at the Oscars centered on his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith’s hair loss. A dermatologist explains the causes and treatment for alopecia.
Danita Peoples, Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology, Wayne State University •
conversation
March 29, 2022 • ~6 min
March 29, 2022 • ~6 min
Offshore wind farms could help capture carbon from air and store it long-term – using energy that would otherwise go to waste
Wind turbines often can produce more power than is needed for electricity onshore. That extra energy could be put to work capturing and storing carbon.
David Goldberg, Lamont Research Professor, Columbia University •
conversation
Jan. 25, 2022 • ~8 min
Jan. 25, 2022 • ~8 min
Offshore wind farms could help capture carbon from air and store it long-term, saving money – a geophysicist explains how
Wind turbines often can produce more power than is needed. That extra energy could be put to work capturing and storing carbon.
David Goldberg, Lamont Research Professor, Columbia University •
conversation
Jan. 25, 2022 • ~8 min
Jan. 25, 2022 • ~8 min
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