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Inspired Immigrant Uses Architecture Degree to Build Affordable Housing Back Home
The night is pitch-dark and silent. Five boys fit into two twin-sized beds, hardly able to move, but still a rare luxury in the neighborhood. Crawling over his cousins to get down from bed, a boy tiptoes to his mother’s room and spends the night on a mat, but with more space to himself. Growing… Read More
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How Cannabis Could Be a Safe Alternative to Opioid Painkillers
Researchers from McGill University, Canada, and the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre have now pinpointed the effective dosage of the marijuana plant extract cannabidiol (CBD) to safely alleviate pain and anxiety. CBD could serve as a reliable alternative to commonly used opioids for chronic pain from sciatica, diabetes, cancer, trauma and more.… 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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How Climate Change Could Intensify Flash Flooding Globally
Climate change and other human activities are amplifying the likelihood and intensity of flash floods, a new study by engineers at Columbia University suggests. The study, which uses long-term weather data from across the world to decipher climate trends, demonstrates that increasing atmospheric temperatures are causing higher storm runoff and precipitation extremes, in turn making… 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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Top 10 College Music Venues
Most of the time, students choose their college based on academics, athletics and family. But what truly shapes young people’s lives is the culture they subject themselves to while in school. And it is difficult to find something that holds stronger history, emotion and cultural appeal than music. When young people find their favorite music… 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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Your Dog’s Life Expectancy May Depend on Its Color
The color of a dog may dictate how long it lives, a new study suggests. In the study, a team of researchers led by the University of Sydney found that chocolate Labradors live significantly less than their black and yellow counterparts. Published in the open access journal Canine Genetics and Epidemiology, the study reveals how… Read More
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New Tool Can Help Save More Species From Extinction
Researchers from Arizona State University have developed a tool that can help conservationists properly allocate their funding to save the most species possible. While trying to save every species seems like a no-brainer, a lack of funding has made it extremely difficult. The number of species on the endangered list is piling higher than the… Read More
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Ask the Expert: College Students Should Lead Energy Transition
Climate change is happening right now. Humans are endlessly pumping greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, causing global temperature rise. And without an effective, ethical switch to clean energy, climate change will only grow as a threat to the world as we know it. The past generations have failed us, so educating young people on the… Read More
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Bringing Back Hope, One Child at a Time
Airstrikes over heads, buildings crashing down and kids crying endlessly — one might have thought it was the closest thing to hell on earth and simply walked away. But for Steve Sosebee, at age 23, his first impression of war-stricken Palestine in the winter of 1988 gave him more the reason to return after finishing… Read More
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Top 10 College Music Scenes
Colleges can be breeding grounds for great live music, though some certainly stand above others. Whether you’re an aspiring musician or simply a passionate fan, going to college presents an opportunity to get involved in a thriving music scene. From the University of Georgia to Belmont University, here are some of the best college music… Read More
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Mysterious Fall of Ancient Angkor Is a Warning to Modern Cities
The stone monuments of Angkor, an ancient city in modern day Cambodia, have long left scholars curious about the reason for its collapse in the 15th century. Founded in the 9th century, Angkor was built upon an incredibly extensive infrastructure. Its complex network of canals and reservoirs captured, stored and delivered water both for flood… Read More
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Canadian College Prepares a New Generation of Pot Growers
Two days ago, Canada became the second country in the world to legalize recreational marijuana, and lines of eager buyers are practically spilling into the U.S. People just can’t get enough. Tweed, a major Canadian cannabis company, had sales last year worth only CAD$77 million, or $66 million. Overall, the company lost CAD$70 million, or… Read More
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Lightweight VR Gloves Let People Feel, Grab Virtual Objects
Researchers from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) and ETH Zurich have jointly developed a lightweight haptic glove that allows users to touch, feel and manipulate objects in virtual reality as if they were actually there. The glove, named DextrES by the researchers, recreates a highly realistic sensation of touch, and can… Read More
