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New Insights Fit to Change Culture of Blackout Drinking in College
Most college students who drink alcohol don’t intend to drink to the point of “blacking out,” and many don’t fully grasp the specific drinking habits that increase the risk of memory impairment, according to a new set of studies. Blackouts, or episodes when an alcohol consumer can’t remember anything for some period of time, are… Read More
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Alcohol Disrupts Memory Formation, Tricks People Into Addiction
A new study on fruit flies found that alcohol causes cravings by disrupting a memory formation pathway and changing proteins expressed in neurons — which may explain why alcohol addiction is so prevalent in humans. Researchers at Brown University used fruit flies as a model for the study because the molecular signals involved in forming… Read More
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Top 10 Music Venues in NYC
New York City has long been considered a land of opportunity, and when it comes to live music, there’s no exception. With a vibrant cultural history and incredibly diverse population, New York City has become a hub for all things musically creative. From punk to hip hop, New York City has been the birthplace of… Read More
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College Students’ Mental Health Damaged by Racism, Violence, Sexual Assault
Racism, violence and sexual assault are significant contributors to mental health challenges for college students, according to a new study. Researchers from North Carolina State University, Pennsylvania State University and the University of Colorado Boulder analyzed 165 articles and found that college students commonly reported feeling affected by each of these issues. The research also… Read More
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Is AI the Future of Breast Cancer Detection?
Breast cancer is among the leading causes of death in the U.S. According to the National Cancer Institute, roughly 268,670 new cases of breast cancer are expected this year, and 40,920 women are expected to die from the disease. Additionally, one in eight women will develop breast cancer at some point in their lives. Unfortunately,… Read More
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What Should I Major in? Here’s How to Decide
Choosing where and when to go to college might seem like the hardest decision of our young adult lives, but the question that follows can be even trickier: What should I major in? For many (including myself), the pressure of this question can result in sleepless nights, crumpled-up pros and cons lists, and hours upon… Read More
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Women Killin’ It in AI
From autonomous vehicles to emergency response robots, machine-learning artificial intelligence is quickly entering our daily lives. AI is developing at impressive rates, and continues to aid in the improvement of medicine, engineering, robotics and entertainment. Each day scientists around the world are developing innovative new technology — ranging in diversity from flexible robots to algorithms… Read More
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The Secret to Making Happiness Last Longer
Short-lived happiness may seem like a natural, frustrating part of life, but what if there’s a way to make feelings of enjoyment last longer? That is possible, according to researchers from the University of Minnesota and Texas A&M University, and it comes in the form of goal setting. The researchers explored how framing a goal… Read More
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Women Killin’ It in Sustainability Research
Sustainability research has become one of the most important fields in science, particularly as global populations continue to rise and earth’s resources are increasingly spread thin. Luckily, many brilliant minds are working to investigate topics such as clean energy, sustainable food systems, and climate change — and women are often at the forefront of such… Read More
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Healthy Eating Can Save Your Life and the Global Water Supply
Transitioning to a healthier diet isn’t just advantageous to your body — it can also reduce water consumption and promote global sustainability, a new study suggests. In the study, researchers from the European Commission Joint Research Center (JRC) compared healthy diet patterns to current food consumption practices in 43,000 areas in France, the UK and… Read More
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Women Killin’ it in STEM Fields
Though women make up 45.8 percent of the U.S. workforce, there are still significant gender gaps within the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). But that doesn’t mean women aren’t making some of the most incredible scientific discoveries to date. In fact, the number of women entering STEM careers is growing worldwide, and… Read More
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Gender Inequality in STEM and How We Can Solve It
As a topic, gender equality in the workplace has gained significant traction in recent years. As a reality, gender equality in the workplace has a long and necessary way to go. Gender inequality in the workforce continues to be an issue around the world, and a new report by a group of international female scientists… Read More
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Women Killin’ It in Cancer Research
Cancer is among the leading causes of death worldwide. In 2018, an estimated 1.7 million new cancer cases will be diagnosed in the U.S. alone with over 600,000 people dying from the disease, according the National Cancer Institute. Around 38 percent of American men and women will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in… Read More
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Why Do College Students Waste So Much Food?
A recent study found that college students may have a higher tendency to waste food than other age groups because food-management behaviors haven’t been necessary or learned yet in this stage of life. The study was conducted by researchers at the University of Illinois as a means to understand perceptions and behaviors associated with food… Read More
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What’s Semi-Formal Attire for Women?
Semi-formal events can range from wedding receptions to holiday parties, work events, and even dining out at a fancy restaurant. It’s a dress code that pops up quite often, and yet, it can still be tricky to figure out exactly what semi-formal attire means. But there’s no need to fret — we’re here to walk… Read More
