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UH-led study shows 'reasonable amounts' of video games won't harm cognitive abilities of younger children

A recent study led by University of Houston College of Education associate professor Jie Zhang challenges the fears and concerns of parents regarding the potential harm that video games may have on the cognitive capabilities of young children

Mysterious Dunes On Jupiter’s Moon Explained By Scientists’ New Model

New research co-authored by Texas A&M’s Ryan Ewing shows how dunes on Jupiter’s volcanically active moon, lo, were formed.

River Erosion Can Shape Fish Evolution, Study Suggests

The new findings could explain biodiversity hotspots in tectonically quiet regions.

Even Lawyers Don’t Like Legalese

A new study shows lawyers find simplified legal documents easier to understand, more appealing, and just as enforceable as traditional contracts.

Tiny Diamond Rotor Could Improve Protein Studies

A new way of machining microscale rotors from diamond crystal can enable ultrasensitive NMR devices for probing proteins and other materials.

Black Americans, Low-Income Americans May Benefit Most from Stronger Air Pollution Policies

EPA currently considering new, stronger limits on PM2.5 air pollution which would protect health of all Americans

Facing Up To Democratic Distrust

Study: False assumptions about election malfeasance could create a “death spiral” for democracy — but also provide some hope for bipartisan repair.

Honey, the 3D print–I mean, dessert–is ready!

Columbia Engineers explore the benefits and drawbacks of 3D-printed food technology.

Toward More Flexible And Rapid Prototyping Of Electronic Devices

FlexBoard is a flexible breadboard that enables rapid prototyping of objects with interactive sensors, actuators, and displays on curved and deformable surfaces.

The Molecular Origins of Two Types of Cancer Are Closer Than We Knew

A new paper paves the way for better detection and prevention of certain precancerous changes in the esophagus and stomach.

3 Questions: Can Disused Croplands Help Mitigate Climate Change?

Assistant Professor César Terrer and recent visiting student Stephen Bell describe how agricultural lands that are no longer productive could play an important role in carbon sequestration.

Using Data To Write Songs For Progress

Senior Ananya Gurumurthy adds her musical talents to her math and computer science studies to advocate using data for social change.

Researchers Use AI To Identify Similar Materials In Images

This machine-learning method could assist with robotic scene understanding, image editing, or online recommendation systems.

Exploring New Methods For Increasing Safety And Reliability Of Autonomous Vehicles

A new study finds human supervisors have the potential to reduce barriers to deploying autonomous vehicles.

Understanding Boiling To Help The Nuclear Industry And Space Missions

Florian Chavagnat seeks to answer fundamental questions about heat transfer that will shape the success of nuclear power plants — and extended missions in space.

Pandemic Has Lasting Effects on Teen Mental Health and Substance Use

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a long-lasting impact on adolescent mental health and substance use according to a new study by researchers at Columbia University Teachers College and Columbia Mailman School of Public Health and a team of Icelandic and other North American clinical, behavioral, and social scientists.

A Better Way To Match 3D Volumes

By mapping the volumes of objects, rather than their surfaces, a new technique could yield solutions to computer graphics problems in animation and CAD.

Helping Robots Handle Fluids

Researchers create a new simulation tool for robots to manipulate complex fluids in a step toward helping them more effortlessly assist with daily tasks.