A mutation in the ROR2 gene is linked to beak size reduction in numerous breeds of domestic pigeons. Surprisingly, mutations in ROR2 also underlie a human disorder called Robinow syndrome.
Lisa Potter
Darwin’s short-beak enigma solved
Be the light in your community
Scientist and inventor Alice Min Soo Chun demonstrated how she used STEM to change communities and encouraged Indigenous graduates to do the same.
Protecting the past at Bears Ears
Bears Ears is not just about boundaries, it’s about management.
Black holes and humankind
Learn how understanding black holes can help us understand ourselves.
New perovskite LED emits a circularly polarized glow
LEDs led to the high-definition viewing experience we’ve come to expect from our screens. A new type of LED that utilizes spintronics could take displays to the next level.
How do U… host a fun virtual event?
“Event planners always have to be creative, but we’ve had to be really creative during this pandemic,” said Ashlee Christofferson, assistant director of programming at the A. Ray Olpine University Union.
SARS-CoV-2-like particles very sensitive to temperature
A new study suggests that as temperatures get cooler, particles on surfaces will remain infectious longer.
Restorative justice preferred among the Enga
Advocates have called for a restorative justice system that repairs harm done to victims and reintegrates wrongdoers into society. The Enga of Papua New Guinea balance retribution and restitution.