A new study aimed to find out whether the rise of ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft has affected racial discrimination against Black passengers. Racial discrimination against Black passengers looking to hail rides has been a problem since the taxi-cab era. “The technology is mitigating a social issue, which is pretty rare.” A previous study in...
Most people think braces are just for teens, but Nadia Abou Kheir says more than one third of her patients are adults. “Many people are realizing that it’s never too late to achieve the smile they’ve always wanted,” says Kheir, an orthodontist at University of Rochester Medicine. Straightening teeth or correcting bite issues can also improve your overall...
New observations from a retrofitted U2 spy plane reveal a surprising amount and variety of gamma radiation is produced in large tropical thunderstorms. In the 1990s, NASA satellites built to spot high-energy particles coming from supernovas and other celestial-sized objects discovered a surprise—high energy gamma radiation bursts coming from right...
When navigating the wine selection aisle, the options seem endless. Where do you start when it comes to picking the right red wine? More options can lead to more questions. Which is sweet? How do you find one that is both high-quality and affordable? Is there a type of red wine that’s best to pair with certain foods? It helps to start with the basics—classifications...
Researchers are succeeding in their efforts to build a better bone graft in the lab. Each year, about 2.2 million bone-grafting procedures are performed worldwide. The gold standard of care is autografting, which uses the patient’s own bone for tooth implantation and to repair and reconstruct parts of the mouth, face, and skull. There are drawbacks...
Contrary to a long-standing social science theory, new research suggests that having people in your life who expose you to other social circles helps you stay most informed. “When it comes to hearing about new things, it doesn’t matter whether someone is just a casual acquaintance or your closest friend. What matters is that they can help you tap into...