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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

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China surges in remote sensing research, Tandon study finds

Remote sensing is a science that uses specialized sensors to pinpoint items on the ground, monitor the climate and detect threats by gathering data from large distances.
Thomas Cayetanot, Contributing Writer December 8, 2025

Using seven decades of global research papers, NYU Tandon researchers found that China makes up 47% of publications in remote sensing — a science that uses specialized sensors...

(Maryam Lootah for WSN)

Stern researchers examine extremists’ social media strategies

The report found that political extremists take advantage of different social media platforms to gain reach while facing minimal oversight.
Thomas Cayetanot, Contributing Writer November 11, 2025

Stern researchers found that extremists across the political spectrum often use high-profile incidents to create divisiveness on social media platforms and perpetuate violent rhetoric....

(Maryam Lootah for WSN)

NYU biologists study marine life on UAE research ship

Researchers found that despite high temperatures and salt levels, the Arabian Gulf is home to thriving underwater ecosystems.
Thomas Cayetanot, Contributing Writer November 6, 2025

NYU researchers found the Arabian Gulf’s climate resilience to be “surprisingly high” in a marine biology study aboard The Environmental Agency - Abu Dhabi-owned research...