Addressing Global Water Security Challenges: New Study Reveals Investment Opportunities and Readiness Levels
Posted on September 26, 2024 in ASRC News, Environmental Sciences Initiative
NEW YORK, September 24, 2024 – Water scarcity, pollution, and the burden of waterborne diseases are urgent issues threatening global health and security. A recently published study in the journal […]Charles Vörösmarty Selected as a 2024 AGU American Geophysical Union Fellow
Posted on September 18, 2024 in ASRC News, Environmental Sciences Initiative
The award acknowledges researchers who have exhibited longstanding excellence in Earth and space science education. ASRC Environmental Science Initiative Founding Director Charles Vörösmarty won the AGU American Geophysical Union Fellow […]From Fragments to Function: New Protein Analysis Technique Enhances Discovery of Small Molecule Binding
Posted on September 18, 2024 in ASRC News, Structural Biology Initiative
The approach can aid in developing new drug therapies. Detecting how and where small molecules bind to proteins is challenging and time-consuming, but essential for determining how a protein can […]New Study Uncovers Key Mechanisms Responsible for the Transformation of Adult Progenitors Into Brain Tumors
Posted on September 3, 2024 in Neuroscience Initiative
The findings create a pathway for developing new therapies for a currently incurable disease. NEW YORK, September 3, 2024 — A new study from researchers with the CUNY ASRC sheds light […]Researchers Demonstrate Metasurfaces That Control Thermal Radiation in Unprecedented Ways
Posted on August 23, 2024 in Photonics Initiative
The advance shows promise for creating compact, inexpensive, and portable light sources, which are crucial for space-based applications, biological and geological field research, and military operations. NEW YORK, August 23, […]Adult Oligodendrocyte Progenitor Cell Study Opens Doors for Advanced Myelin Repair Therapies
Posted on August 12, 2024 in Neuroscience Initiative
The findings can help advance development of new therapies for neurodegenerative diseases such as multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer’s disease. NEW YORK, August 12, 2024 — In a groundbreaking study, […]Study Reveals Urban Trees Suffer More From Heat Waves and Drought Than Their Rural Counterparts
Posted on August 7, 2024 in Environmental Sciences Initiative
The findings have implications for urban forestry and heat island management efforts. NEW YORK, August 7, 2024 — A recently published study in Ecological Applications details how trees in New […]Reconfigurable Image Processing With Light
Posted on July 22, 2024 in Photonics Initiative
The advance could enhance self-driving cars and reduce energy consumption for technologies requiring intense image processing. NEW YORK, NY — CUNY ASRC researchers in collaboration with Australian scientists from the […]How the New Becomes Old
Posted on June 17, 2024 in ASRC News, Neuroscience Initiative
Scientists tease out how low dopamine plays a role in solidifying our familiarity with objects and experiences. Dopamine is the brain’s learning molecule: It sends messages when we encounter something […]New CUNY-GLOBE Partnership Will Expand and Innovate NASA’s Environmental Science and Education Program Infrastructure
Posted on May 9, 2024 in ASRC News, Environmental Sciences Initiative
The $11.1M award will provide enabling infrastructure for a diverse, global community. A team of researchers from the CUNY Graduate Center, the CUNY ASRC, Brooklyn College, Lehman College, Institute for […]