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Elusive Dark Matter and the Earliest Galaxies
This is a most exciting period for cosmology, especially for scientists whose focus is the early universe. The James Webb Space Telescope and other advanced technologies are providing unprecedented new insights about the early universe, especially the emergence of the first stars and galaxies and the relationship between these formations and mysterious dark matter. Professor Julian Muñoz explains both the newest discoveries and the techiques he uses to investigate the very early universe.Partner:Science for the Public -
Breast cancer is on the rise for younger women and Asian American women
Studies also show that Black women have a 38% higher mortality rate from breast cancer than white women despite a slightly lower overall incidence. -
NOVA Now
Ever read a headline and wonder what's actually happening? Physician and science communicator Alok Patel breaks down the stories that matter. In this 20-episode series from NOVA, connect with the brilliant minds tackling everything from climate change to medical breakthroughs so you can understand what's really going on. -
‘Pay attention to revolutions’: Mass. scientists win Nobel Prize in Medicine for discovery of microRNA
These tiny bits of genetic material serve as on and off switches that help control what cells do. -
Could gut problems increase your risk of Parkinson's disease? New research points to yes
A study found that those with upper gastrointestinal damage are 76% more likely to develop Parkinson's disease, signaling a potential paradigm shift in how the disease is studied. -
How a New York company uses AI to diagnose and treat dyslexia
Coral Hoh is a linguist and CEO of Dysolve, a Lagrangeville, New York-based company that creates generative AI-based programs designed to address dyslexia. -
A Worcester researcher’s fire engineering experiment is out of this world. Literally.
Professor James Urban oversaw the transfer of materials to NASA, which astronauts will use to conduct wildfire experiments on the International Space Station. -
Encore: Harvard cellular and molecular biologist Jason Buenrostro breaks down gene expression
Cellular and molecular biologist Jason Buenrostro was one of 2023’s MacArthur Foundation fellows, a recipient of one of its “genius grant.” -
Why there's no standard AI policy in higher education, and what professors are doing about it
Boston College Professor Sam Ransbotham says it's incumbent on professors to prepare students with the tools to excel as AI use rises. -
The music of Mars takes over the Museum of Science
The final performance of the Museum of Science's "Mars Symphony" is set for this Thursday.