Media Tip Sheets
New Research on the Evolution of Sexual Selection in Fruit Flies
New Research Published in Nature, “Genomics of a sexually selected sperm ornament and female preference in Drosophila,” Offer New Clues to the Evolution of Sperm Syracuse University researchers from the Center of Reproductive Evolution published a paper that offers insight…
Congestion pricing in Manhattan. Will it help?
Members of the media looking for an expert to discuss the impact of congestion pricing, after New York’s MTA voted to allow a $9 fee on vehicles entering Manhattan, please consider associate professor Anne Mosher. Professor Mosher teaches about urban…
35 Years Later: How the Fall of the Berlin Wall Reshaped Europe
The 35th anniversary of the Berlin Wall’s fall is a significant milestone in German history and the Cold War’s end. Commemorated on November 9, 2024, it honors the historic night when East and West Berliners came together to peacefully dismantle…
What Happens to the Pending Criminal and Civil Cases Against Trump Following His Election?
As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House in January, he continues to face a barrage of legal actions against him. Syracuse University law professor Gregory Germain has been following the criminal and civil cases. In this article,…
Activating National Guard Troops for 2024 Election
Govenors in several states have called up National Guard troops in response to threats of violence on Election Day. Reporters looking for an expert on this issue, please see comments from Professor Emeritus William Banks. He is the author of…
P’Nut the Squirrel: Expert Insight on Pets, Politics, and Culture
The capture and euthanization of P’Nut the squirrel and Fred the raccoon has sparked significant political debate ahead of Election Day. If you need an expert to discuss the cultural and political power of pets, please consider Robert Wilson, associate…
Does Fear and Anxiety Get People to the Polls?
Reporters looking for an expert to discuss issues around the election and the ongoing anxiety and fear permeating society, please see comments from Shana Gadarian, professor of political science at the Maxwell School at Syracuse University and co-author of “Anxious…
New Japan Rising: LDP’s Defeat Signals Shift Toward Inclusion
Margarita Estévez-Abe, associate professor of political science at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs, shared her thoughts below on Japan’s general election results. Her research focuses on Japan, gender, and political economy. If you’d like to schedule…
Experts on Halloween Candy Cost and Health
If you are doing a story on Halloween candy prices and/or nutrition, I have two faculty experts you may want to consider speaking with. You can view their names and information below. If you’d like to schedule an interview, please…
How to Build a Better Sourdough Starter
In a newly-published paper, “Genomics and synthetic community experiments uncover the key metabolic roles of acetic acid bacteria in sourdough starter microbiomes,” researchers at Syracuse University College of Arts and Science examine how certain strains of bacteria, and specifically the…