The study will focus on three leading Philadelphia arts organizations: the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, Opera Philadelphia, and the Pennsylvania Ballet. The research aims to understand how these organizations cope with changing landscapes and explore best practices for other institutions.
A new study found that neighborhoods with more banks and fewer fast food outlets have lower obesity rates among high school students. The research suggests that the retail environment plays a complex role in shaping health outcomes.
A recent study has identified 10 statistically significant factors that distinguish wrongful convictions from 'near misses' in the US. These factors include state death penalty culture/state punitiveness, prosecution withheld evidence, and forensic evidence errors.
A study will determine if a two-question screener accurately identifies underage drinking issues among children and teenagers. The researchers aim to assess the screener's effectiveness across different factors such as ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and family structure.
A new study published in the Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition found that removing trays from university dining halls reduces food waste and dish use. The study, conducted at American University, shows a 32% reduction in food waste and a 27% reduction in dish use.
A new species of hermit crab, Areopaguristes tudgei, has been discovered on the barrier reef off the coast of Belize by American University biologist Christopher Tudge. The species was named in his honor due to his unique contributions to knowledge of hermit crab reproductive biology.
Research indicates diets high in saturated fat and refined sugar may impair brain function in obese individuals, leading to increased overconsumption of high-calorie foods. Obesity-related changes may also lead to permanent cognitive decline, making it a lifelong battle to maintain weight loss.
Research in songbirds reveals glial cells and synapses can produce estrogen, a hormone linked to neurodegenerative diseases. This discovery could provide new insights into the prevention and treatment of conditions like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
A recent article in Nature Chemistry outlines why chemistry has a tarnished public image, citing 'chemophobia' as the reason. The authors propose five communication strategies to improve public engagement with chemistry, including practice research-driven communication and framing key messages to prompt engagement.
A recent study suggests that a spike in oil prices could bring together conservatives and liberals on energy policy due to its potential impact on public health. 76% of respondents believe oil prices are likely to triple in the next five years, with strong conservatives being the most sensitive to these risks.
A recent study published in Global Change Biology reveals that sewage-derived nitrogen is becoming a dominant source of pollution in the Caribbean, threatening coral reefs and marine life. The researchers' findings suggest that poor stormwater management and wastewater treatment are to blame for this shift.
The Great Dismal Swamp was once a human refuge for Indigenous Americans, runaway slaves, and others. Researchers have uncovered evidence of maroon communities that thrived there from the 1600s to 1860, highlighting the swamp's role as a sanctuary since 1800.
A new American University study finds that environmentalists had the spending edge in the cap and trade debate, with $1.7 billion in revenue and $394 million spent on lobbying efforts. The report also shows that news coverage overwhelmingly reflected the consensus view among scientists on climate change.