Month: July 2018

  • Study Reveals Demographics of Facebook Users

    Study Reveals Demographics of Facebook Users

    Are you on Facebook? In a recent study, Eric P.S. Baumer, an assistant professor of computer science and engineering at Lehigh University, set out to explore the demographic and socioeconomic factors that impact Facebook use and non-use. There are approximately 214 million active Facebook users in the U.S. For perspective, around 68 percent of the… Read More

  • The Global Push to Eliminate Single-Use Plastics

    The Global Push to Eliminate Single-Use Plastics

    The fight to eliminate single-use plastics has gained momentum in 2018 as major corporations, including Starbucks, McDonald’s and Disney, have pledged to replace plastic straws with more sustainable products. The announcements come at a time when the environmental impact of plastic waste is increasingly hitting the mainstream. In the U.S. alone, nearly 500 million plastic… Read More

  • Why Overtraining Might Do More Harm Than Good

    Why Overtraining Might Do More Harm Than Good

    When it comes to endurance training, “push it to the limit” may not be the best advice. A recent study from researchers at the University of Guelph in Canada suggests that overload training — the practice of training past your normal limits to raise your future performance level — may not actually work. “The theory… Read More

  • The National Push to Eliminate Hunger on College Campuses

    The National Push to Eliminate Hunger on College Campuses

    The U.S. student debt crisis, which hit a high of $1.5 trillion in the first quarter of 2018, is a common topic for conversation in politics, on campuses and even at the dinner table. Skyrocketing college costs are forcing students to take out loans that put them in debilitating debt for years to come. Students… Read More

  • Material Made From Crab Shells, Trees Could Replace Plastic Packaging

    Material Made From Crab Shells, Trees Could Replace Plastic Packaging

    An environmentally sustainable material derived from crab shells and tree fibers could replace flexible plastic packaging used to keep food fresh, according to new research from Georgia Institute of Technology. The researchers have developed a method to spray multiple layers of chitin from crab shells and cellulose from trees to form a flexible film similar… Read More

  • How AI Could Protect Your Next Cup of Water

    How AI Could Protect Your Next Cup of Water

    A team of researchers at the University of Waterloo in Canada has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) technology to help guard our water supplies from toxins. “It’s critical to have running water, even if we have to boil it, for basic hygiene,” Monica Emelko, a professor of civil and environmental engineering at Waterloo and co-author… Read More

  • Tiny, Deep-Ocean Organisms Could Have Huge Effect on Earth’s Carbon Cycle

    Tiny, Deep-Ocean Organisms Could Have Huge Effect on Earth’s Carbon Cycle

    In the darkness of the ocean’s twilight zone, 100 to 1,000 meters below the water’s surface, the ravenous appetite of tiny, single-celled organisms could play an unexpected role in altering Earth’s carbon cycle, according to a new study. Led by Mike Stukel, an assistant professor of oceanography at Florida State University, a team of researchers… Read More

  • Annual Oberlo Students Contest – Up to $3,000 – Apply by October 31

    Annual Oberlo Students Contest – Up to $3,000 – Apply by October 31

    Ecommerce has revolutionized retail. For both business owners and consumers, it’s completely changed the way we shop.  And every year, it’s becoming more important for business owners to be forward-thinking with their ecommerce strategy. So we want to know, what’s next? What is “The Next Big Thing in E-commerce”?  How to Apply Write an essay… Read More

  • Smartphone Game Motivates People to Exercise

    Smartphone Game Motivates People to Exercise

    Researchers at the University of Iowa have developed a way to lead sedentary Americans toward a healthier lifestyle by turning everyday exercise into a friendly competition. By designing an interactive web-based app that’s playable with a smartphone and Fitbit, the researchers found that people increased their walking steps by a significant amount when motivated by… Read More

  • What’s Business Casual Attire for Women?

    What’s Business Casual Attire for Women?

    In today’s workforce, dressing professionally can mean a lot of different things. Depending on the type of work environment or occasion, you might be expected to look formal, casual or even a mix of both. So when you get your first job and the office attire reads “business casual,” don’t panic if you’re not sure… Read More

  • What’s Business Attire for Women?

    What’s Business Attire for Women?

    Business professional attire can be necessary for everything from internships to interviews, class presentations and networking events. In today’s competitive job market, “looking the part” can make or break your success in the workforce, so it’s important to understand the appropriate way to present yourself. But when it comes to dressing professionally, it can be… Read More

  • High Intake of Fruits and Vegetables May Lower Breast Cancer Risk

    High Intake of Fruits and Vegetables May Lower Breast Cancer Risk

    Eating high amounts of fruits and vegetables each day may lower the risk of breast cancer and aggressive tumors in women, according to a new study. Researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that yellow and orange vegetables and cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, in particular, are significantly associated with lower breast… Read More

  • The National Push to Integrate Women Into STEM Fields

    The National Push to Integrate Women Into STEM Fields

    Women now make up 45.8 percent of the professional U.S. workforce. Unfortunately, while many strides have been taken to integrate women into a broad range of professional occupations, the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) still hold significant gender gaps. But diversity fosters development in every work environment. “Diversity is at the core… Read More

  • University of Melbourne’s Nitrogen Footprint Inspires Guide to Pollution Reduction

    University of Melbourne’s Nitrogen Footprint Inspires Guide to Pollution Reduction

    An international team of researchers has become the first to use a tool to calculate the nitrogen footprint of an Australian university, the University of Melbourne (UoM). They will use their data to help provide a guide for other universities and institutions to reduce their nitrogen footprints. Nitrogen pollution stands as one of the primary… Read More

  • Understanding and Overcoming ‘Speed Limits’ In Light-Based Technologies

    Understanding and Overcoming ‘Speed Limits’ In Light-Based Technologies

    In a recent study, physicists at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have identified why light-based technologies are subject to “speed limits” that make it impossible for optical switches to transmit information beyond a certain speed. In the drive to make technologies ever more efficient, engineers have been exploring ways to use light, rather than… Read More

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