Science Archives - The Pitt News

Opinion | We need to trust experts more than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic

By Anna Fischer, Staff Columnist • October 27, 2021

When new information is conveyed, be understanding and trust that the experts have done their job and changed their minds based on new scientific evidence.

GSWS group charts the intersection of science and gender

By Elizabeth Primrose, Staff Writer • March 15, 2021

The GSWS department, in collaboration with a number of departments and faculty members, created the Gender and Science Initiative in 2019 to link GSWS with science, technology, engineering and math. About 100 students have participated so far.

Students adjust to new online science lab structure

By Millicent Watt, Staff Writer • January 27, 2021

Lab classes are traditionally a way for students to have a hands-on experience, but Pitt students, like many around the world, had to make some major changes.

Pitt researcher helps discover smallest known black hole

By Alexander Hanna, Staff Writer • November 12, 2019

Pitt professor Carlos Badenes co-authored a new paper about the discovery of the smallest known black hole.

Pitt professor placed on Forbes “30 Under 30” list

By Remy Samuels | Staff Writer • December 5, 2017

Hao Sun sees little difference between monitoring the health of buildings and bridges and monitoring the health of human bodies. “In the human body, we have the nervous system so when you feel something...

Chipotle queso cheats cheese science

By Bianca De | For The Pitt News • October 3, 2017

You’re in line at Chipotle, going over your order in your mind. Imagining your perfect burrito bowl, you consider several qualifications: how spicy you want your salsa, skipping the guac unless you really...

Totality in Tennessee: Pitt scientists witness, document historic eclipse

By Lexi Kennell / Culture Editor • August 22, 2017

As the Pitt Shadow Bandits gradually filled their weather balloon with helium, a symphony of worried gasps escaped from the crowd of spectators as they heard a loud pop and saw the balloon’s deflated...

Three students OK after one dropped vial with cyanide derivative

By John Hamilton/Editor-in-Chief • July 20, 2017

Three Pitt students are OK after one dropped a vial containing a cyanide derivative in a Chevron lab Thursday morning. The 5 ml vial shattered on the 11th floor of the building at around 10:15 this...

In tune with a b-flat: Artists, physicists collaborate on campus

By Abhignya Mallepalli / Staff Writer • April 5, 2017

Sarah Thornton stands in the basement of the Frick Fine Arts Center, preparing for her work to appear in an exhibit Tuesday night. She dips her fingers in paint and presses them to the canvas, using gray...

Bill Nye charms student audience

By Lexi Kennell / Staff Writer • April 12, 2016

Capping a lecture that transported audience members back to the third grade, Bill Nye tied his signature bow tie on stage, prompting a standing ovation from the audience. Nye rose to fame in elementary...