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NYU Tandon Welcomes Brooklyn’s First Cleanroom for Advancing Technology

Sarah Jackson, Deputy News Editor • April 30, 2018

The facility will be used to develop sensitive hardware and eliminates the threat of contamination.

Find a Park to Celebrate Earth Day

Sherry Yan, Staff Writer • April 20, 2018

Save the trees. Save the bees. Here's what you could be doing this Earth Day.

Why I Marched for Science

Tyler Crews, Opinion Editor • April 16, 2018

As a humanities student, I tend to shy away from science. However, I marched with others on Saturday because I recognize the need for science in policymaking.

March Calls for a Scientific Solution

Kristina Hayhurst, Deputy News Editor • April 16, 2018

Activists and educators gathered for the second annual March for Science this weekend. President Andrew Hamilton was among the speakers.

HUMOR: Pre-Med Students Put on Endangered Species List

Mai Tran, Contributing Writer • March 5, 2018

Pre-med students are going extinct.

The Intersection of Neuroscience and Art

Inspired by the hand-drawn brain renderings of Santiago Ramón y Cajal, the father of neuroscience, NYU hosted a panel of esteemed artists and neuroscientists to discuss how the two fields overlap and ultimately contribute to each other.

Kristina Hayhurst, Deputy News Editor • February 7, 2018

NYU hosted Nobel laureate Eric Kandel yesterday to discuss the intersection of art and science.

Gene Editing is the Way of the Future

Henry Cohen, Staff Writer • November 20, 2017

In the face of such awesome potential, there has understandably been several ethical and practical concerns over CRISPR’s application, and while some are more valid than others, none outweigh the world of good that can be achieved by embracing this technology.

‘The Dress’ Brings Polarizing Topics Out of the Closet

Christine Lee, Staff Writer • November 20, 2017

Q&A with an NYU professor who did a research study about the science behind the blue or gold 'dress debate.'

White Men Win Nobel Prize Again

Tyler Crews, Deputy Sports Editor • October 16, 2017

When I look at the list of 2017 laureates, I do not feel inspired. I, a woman, am less likely to be recognized for my efforts in academics than a man.

NYU Doesn’t Reach Its Potential in Science

Arushi Sahay, Contributing Writer • April 20, 2017

The effort NYU has been making is staggering and we certainly must commend Hamilton for his effort, but there is still something to be desired from the science program at NYU. This is especially true for the casual scientist. For the person who isn’t majoring in science, but would still like to get involved, the lack of breadth in our programs make that difficult.

Science of Happiness Professors Release Class-Based Book

Adriana Tapia, Contributing Writer • April 19, 2017

If you can't take the "Science of Happiness" course, don't worry — the professors behind it have published a book based on the class.

What Is Love, Actually?

Tiffanie Hwang, Staff Writer • April 10, 2017

A CAS class called Love Actually, which allows students to explore the meaning of and science behind love, was recently featured in The Guardian.