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Beautifully Illustrated Birds, Glamour and Grime, and Sweeping Histories: Holiday Books
Nine recent books by faculty members and alumni that can round out your shopping list.
‘Bird Day' Illustrates Beauty of Biodiversity and its Threats
A new book by ornithologist Mark Hauber takes an hour-by-hour look at the fascinating lives of 24 birds.
Bartering Light for Light: Scientists Discover New System to Control the Chaotic Behavior of Light
Studying how light beams interfere with each other in a stadium shaped arena gives researchers insight on its complex behavior.
Making Mathematical Tools to Solve Biological Problems, Like Where COVID Came From
Megan Owen, an NSF CAREER award-winning mathematics professor, analyzes “tree-shaped” data, a theoretical area with applications in fields including evolutionary biology.
‘Science Stops for No Woman’
Alumna Melina Giakoumis balances motherhood, research, and a new job at the American Museum of Natural History.
Graduate Center Scholars Protect and Celebrate the Earth
On Earth Day, we recognize the role our scholars play in preserving the planet.
Scientists Demonstrate Time Reflection of Electromagnetic Waves in a Groundbreaking Experiment
The discovery establishes the foundations for revolutionary applications in wireless communications and optical computing.
It’s True. It’s Getting Harder to Get a Good Night’s Sleep
Neuroscientist Orie Shafer explains why modern living keeps us up at night and how we can get some decent shuteye.
FloodNet Tracking System Set for Large Expansion Across All Five Boroughs Thanks to $7.2 Million from New York City
The flood sensor network monitors street-level flooding and flood threats in real time across New York City and shares the data through an open dashboard.
Alumnus Dennis Liotta, Who Transformed HIV Treatment, Shares His New Discoveries and Advice
Liotta, whose HIV medicines turned the disease from a death sentence into a manageable condition, spoke about his work on new drugs and gave tips to students.