Baskar R

Science

Why chemists can’t quit palladium

262 Hits Baskar R Jun 15, 2022, 7:03 AM

A retracted paper highlights chemistry’s history of trying to avoid the expensive, toxic — but necessary — catalyst.

Science

Why some scientists want serious research into UFOs

198 Hits Baskar R Jun 15, 2022, 7:01 AM

That doesn’t necessarily mean studying aliens

Science

Who is Arati Prabhakar? The Indian-Origin Physicist Set To Become US President's Science Adviser

202 Hits Baskar R Jun 15, 2022, 6:58 AM

Indian-origin physicist Arati Prabhakar is expected to be named as the scientific adviser to United States President Joe Biden this...

Science

How neutrinos could ensure a submarine’s nuclear fuel isn’t weaponized

204 Hits Baskar R Jun 15, 2022, 6:56 AM

Monitoring the subatomic particles could reveal the removal of nuclear fuel from a reactor

Science

How having health care workers handle nonviolent police calls may impact crime

185 Hits Baskar R Jun 15, 2022, 6:54 AM

The Denver pilot program in the study is one of many similar ones rolled out in recent years

Lifestyle

How a Social Support Network Can Help You Live a Healthy Lifestyle

261 Hits Baskar R Jun 15, 2022, 6:25 AM

Relying on willpower is a frequent recipe for failure. Instead, look to social support to help you with your fitness and health goals.

Education

How Educators Around the World Are Teaching the Russia-Ukraine War

204 Hits Baskar R Jun 15, 2022, 6:14 AM

Via both Times articles and ideas from readers, here is a look at how classrooms of all kinds are grappling...

News

What Turkey Wants From Sweden and Finland in NATO Expansion Spat

236 Hits Baskar R Jun 15, 2022, 5:29 AM

Three Turkish officials outline steps Ankara is demanding

News

How college students can help save local news

197 Hits Baskar R Jun 15, 2022, 4:46 AM

An Endicott College student covers Election Day in November 2020 in a Massachusetts community as part of the college’s news-academic...

Education

The global education crisis is even worse than we thought. Here's what needs to happen

235 Hits Baskar R Jun 13, 2022, 5:07 AM

School closures have halted many children's education