GW PhD Student Plays Key Role in Gamma-Ray Burst Discovery
The discovery of a long gamma-ray burst triggered by the collision of two neutron stars challenged the scientific consensus on the cause of that phenomenon.
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Media Tip Sheet: Jan. 6th House Committee to make criminal referrals to DOJ
The U.S. House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol announced it will make criminal referrals to the DOJ.
Media Tip Sheet: Impacts of Severe Drought Conditions and Climate Change on Hydropower
Officials are continuing to sound the alarm on the severe drought conditions impacting the American Southwest and Colorado River.
Media Tip Sheet: GW Expert Shares Her Experience at 2022 World Cup
More fans are flocking to watch World Cup matchups in person than they did the last time around.
RSV, Flu and COVID-19 Cases Soar This Winter
Hospitals around the nation are reporting they are experiencing nursing and bed shortages just as the holiday season kicks off.
Researchers Explore Issues Surrounding Technology Integration in Education
A new peer-reviewed article warns that many of the technologies being integrated into classrooms and training teachers to use them could be perpetuating injustices.
Media Tip Sheet: Mental Health Staff Shortages and Youth Suicide Rates
A recent study links increased youth suicide rates with mental health workforce shortages.
Media Tip Sheet: Georgia Senate Runoff Election
Democratic incumbent Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican Heisman Trophy winner Herschel Walker square off in the state’s U.S. Senate runoff election.
Media Tip Sheet: GW Law Expert Available to Discuss Supreme Court Case: 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis
The Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments for 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis, whether a Colorado web designer can refuse to design websites for same-sex weddings.
Media Tip Sheet: Nov. Jobs Report Shows Strong Wage Growth
263,000 U.S. jobs were added in the month of November and the unemployment rate stayed at 3.7 percent, according to the Labor Department’s monthly report.