https://news.emory.edu/tags/category/science/index.htmlScience news from the Emory News CenterWed, 05 Jan 2022 03:30:55 -0500https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/12/esc_childrens_books_gender_bias_16-12-2021/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/12/esc_childrens_books_gender_bias_16-12-2021/campus.htmlA major analysis of children’s books published during the last 60 years suggests that a bias persists toward male protagonists — despite an overall trend for an increasing proportion of female leads. Emory psychologist Stella Lourenco is senior author of the study.Thu, 16 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://news.emory.edu/features/2021/12/hs_winship_science_became_hope_national_cancer_act_14-12-2021/index.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/12/hs_winship_science_became_hope_national_cancer_act_14-12-2021_special_feature/campus.htmlPresident Nixon signed the National Cancer Act 50 years ago, establishing national cancer research centers and cancer control programs. Take a look back at how Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University has helped drive advances in the "war on cancer." Tue, 14 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://news.emory.edu/features/2021/11/er_emory_inspired_working_farms_fund_23-11-2021/index.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/11/er_emory_inspired_working_farms_fund_23-11-2021_special_feature/campus.htmlThe Working Farms Fund, a partnership between Emory and The Conservation Fund, grows diversity in the ranks of farmers, boosts the state's economy, reduces the carbon footprint and puts local, sustainably grown food on campus tables.Tue, 23 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/11/esc_grandmothers_brain_reaction_grandchildren_rilling_lee_17-11-2021/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/11/esc_grandmothers_brain_reaction_grandchildren_rilling_lee_17-11-2021/campus.htmlResearch published by Emory anthropologists scanning grandmothers’ brains while they’re viewing photos of their young grandchildren provides a neural snapshot of the special, intergenerational bond. Wed, 17 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/11/er_science_gallery_accepting_student_applications_12-11-2021/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/11/er_science_gallery_accepting_student_applications_12-11-2021/campus.htmlCurious and creative students can help others enjoy art and science by being a student mediator for Science Gallery Atlanta at Emory University. Applications for the upcoming exhibition “HOOKED: When Want Becomes Need” exhibit are being accepted.Fri, 12 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/11/esc_biological_studies_misinterpret_sex_based_data_11-11-2021/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/11/esc_biological_studies_misinterpret_sex_based_data_11-11-2021/campus.htmlAn analysis of published studies from a range of biological specialties shows that, when data are reported by sex, critical statistical analyses are often missing and the findings are likely to be reported in misleading ways. Emory neuroscientist Donna Maney is senior author on the study.Thu, 11 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/11/er_research_roundup_november/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/11/er_research_roundup_november/campus.htmlResearch is an integral part of Emory, from the sciences to the humanities. Read a sample of recent grant awards across campus along with newly published research findings.Tue, 09 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0500https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/11/er_race_to_zero_climate_leadership_network_09-11-2021/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/11/er_race_to_zero_climate_leadership_network_09-11-2021/campus.htmlAfter meeting with student leaders in the Emory Climate Coalition, President Gregory L. Fenves joined Race to Zero, an alliance of educational institutions devoted to achieving zero carbon emissions. Tue, 09 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/11/er_ecas_ila_linc_lynn_09-11-2021/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/11/er_ecas_ila_linc_lynn_09-11-2021/campus.htmlNeuroscience and human health. Differential mathematics and dance. Atmospheric chemistry and German studies. Through the Learning through Inclusive Collaboration Initiative, students and faculty in paired classes come together to explore real-world problems through interdisciplinary perspectives.Tue, 09 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://news.emory.edu/features/2021/11/esc-climate-crisis/index.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/11/esc_climate_crisis_special_feature/campus.htmlEmory students and alumni are raising diverse voices on equity during the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, now underway in Glasgow. From cohosting seminars to moderating discussions, students in Eri Saikawa’s “Climate and Society” class are making key contributions virtually. Tue, 02 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0400