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Michael Wolfson, University of Ottawa – Where You Live May Determine how Long You Live
Choosing where to live can be a big decision and can even impact your life expectancy. Michael Wolfson, former assistant chief statistician at Statis…
1 year, 9 months ago
Zaid Zada, Princeton University – Brains and Machines Navigate a Common Language Space for Communication
On this Student Spotlight: Understanding language is key to being human…or a chat bot. Zaid Zada, Ph.D. candidate at Princeton University, examines l…
1 year, 9 months ago
Charlotte Blease, Uppsala University – Empowering Patient Research
What do patients bring to healthcare? More than you might think. Charlotte Blease, associate professor at Uppsala University, tells us. Dr Charlotte…
1 year, 9 months ago
Julie Cederbaum, University of Southern California – Supportive Adults Make the Difference in the Lives of Foster Youth
The lives of foster children can be hard, but adults can help. Julie Cederbaum, associate professor in the Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work …
1 year, 9 months ago
Anasse Bari, New York University – Can a World Cup Run Drive Interest in a Nation?Anasse Bari, New York University – Can a World Cup Run Drive Interest in a Nation?
On New York University Week: Does a nation stand to benefit as a whole when their national sports team succeeds on a global stage? Anasse Bari, profe…
1 year, 9 months ago
Claudia Passos-Ferreira, New York University – Are Newborn Babies Conscious?Claudia Passos-Ferreira, New York University – Are Newborn Babies Conscious?
On New York University Week: When does consciousness start for newborns? Claudia Passos-Ferreira, assistant professor of bioethics, considers this qu…
1 year, 9 months ago
Katherine Compitus, New York University – “Cow Cuddling” Mental Health Therapy Shows PromiseKatherine Compitus, New York University – “Cow Cuddling” Mental Health Therapy Shows Promise
On New York University Week: Dogs aren’t the only animals that help out with therapy. Katherine Compitus, clinical assistant professor at the Silver …
1 year, 9 months ago
Andrew Chang, New York University – Is It a Sound of Music…or of Speech?Andrew Chang, New York University – Is It a Sound of Music…or of Speech?
On New York University Week: What is music and what is speech? Andrew Chang, Leon Levy postdoctoral fellow, asks our brains to listen in. Andrew Chan…
1 year, 9 months ago
Radu Iovita, New York University – Did Neanderthals Use Glue? Researchers Find Evidence that SticksRadu Iovita, New York University – Did Neanderthals Use Glue? Researchers Find Evidence that Sticks
On New York University Week: New discoveries by archaeologists are changing our view of Neanderthals. Radu Iovita, associate professor of anthropolog…
1 year, 9 months ago
Timothy Keiningham, St. John’s University – Social Profit OrientationTimothy Keiningham, St. John’s University – Social Profit Orientation
What if businesses could make a profit while also doing good for society? Timothy Keiningham, professor of marketing at the Tobin College of Business…
1 year, 9 months ago