Make no mistake. The April 6 U.S. airstrike on Syria following Bashar al-Assad’s chemical weapon attack is a remarkable shift in President Donald Trump’s – and Washington’s – past policy. As president-elect, […]
US airstrike on Syria: What next?
With new technology, mathematicians turn numbers into art
Once upon a time, mathematicians imagined their job was to discover new mathematics and then let others explain it. Today, digital tools like 3-D printing, animation, and virtual reality are more affordable […]
What’s at stake as President Trump sits down with China’s Xi
The U.S. and China together account for one-third of global economic output, so there is a lot at stake as President Donald Trump meets with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, not least […]
NASA’s Cassini Mission Prepares for ‘Grand Finale’ at Saturn
NASA’s Cassini spacecraft, in orbit around Saturn since 2004, is about to begin the final chapter of its remarkable story. On Wednesday, April 26, the spacecraft will make the first in a […]
Can the relationship between Europe and Africa stand the test of time?
The signing of the Treaty of Rome, which established the European Economic Community (EEC) 60 years ago in March 1957, came at a tumultuous time in relations between Europe and Africa. Just […]
Momentum isn’t magic – vindicating the hot hand with the mathematics of streaks
It’s NCAA basketball tournament season, known for its magical moments and the “March Madness” it can produce. Many fans remember Stephen Curry’s superhuman 2008 performance where he led underdog Davidson College to […]
Space Station Crew Cultivates Crystals for Drug Development
Crew members aboard the International Space Station will begin conducting research this week to improve the way we grow crystals on Earth. The information gained from the experiments could speed up the […]
