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New research shows school quality ratings significantly reflect the preparation of students, not just the school’s contribution to learning gains. A lot of decision-makers “are being misled by a kind of naïve interpretation of the data,” Josh Angrist says.
Engineers designed an artificial reef that mimics the wave-buffering effects of coral reefs and provides pockets for marine life. The structure could dissipate more than 95 percent of incoming wave energy using a small fraction of the material normally needed.
Danielle Wood was a guest on a recent episode of Science Friday, discussing the role of space lawyers, what cases they may argue, and how the rules of space — and the potential for conflicts — are evolving.
A new technique visualizes the way forces are distributed in a collection of irregularly shaped grains. This method could lead to a better understanding of how some landslides and earthquakes are triggered.
A new tool lets users forecast the number of comfortable “outdoor days” in their area. “We are saying, according to your own definition of what a pleasant day is, this is how climate change is going to impact you,” Elfatih Eltahir says.
While working to nurture scientific talent in his native Nigeria, Assistant Professor Ericmoore Jossou is setting his sights on using materials science and computation to design robust nuclear components.
By blending mechanical engineering, creative writing, and history studies, senior Amber Velez is discovering new ways of addressing climate change. “I study history to understand what needs to be changed and I write about our world and the ways it can be better,” she says.