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Friendly Competition Could Eliminate Campus Waste
Sometimes the best way to motivate people is through a little bit of friendly competition. The University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC) is preparing to install touch-screen monitors on dorm buildings that alert students, faculty and staff about how much solid waste they are producing, while encouraging dorms to compete. The screens will feature a… 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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How Universities Are Helping Us Go Solar
Renewable energy is growing. So far in 2018, 70 percent of net global power capacity additions were renewables, according to the 2018 Global Status Report by REN21. A fifth of the world’s energy already comes from renewable sources — a figure that’s only rising. In this transition, solar power stands up front as one of… Read More
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ChooseWhat Scholarship
Submit a 750 to 1,500 word essay describing how your experience working for yourself as either a contractor or small business owner has impacted your view of education and your future. Eligibility: Any undergraduate or graduate student currently enrolled in a degree program at any accredited American College, University or Trade School with self employment… Read More
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Dorco Student Discount
Shaving can be an inconvenience in college, from having to pay for pricey razors to having to go out of your way to buy them. Luckily, Dorco is offering a student discount to save you an additional 20% on shaving products! Simply use the promo code TUN20 and save 20% when purchasing shaving products online.… Read More
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Why Cars May Be the World’s Biggest Climate Problem
Climate change is upon us. Greenhouse gas emissions have reached an all-time high, and our changing climate has already caused ongoing worldwide megafires, sea level rise, intense heat waves and more. Because climate change knows no bounds, the fight must be a worldwide effort. For years, countries have known that a shift to clean energy… 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
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Women Killin’ It in Robotics
Robots have long been imagined in science fiction novels and films, but current technology shows that such machines are no longer a point of fantasy. Now, robots are capable of carrying out extremely detailed tasks — from flying vehicles, to data computation, emergency response and medical assistance. Each day, great strides are made to further… Read More
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New ‘Smart’ Machine Sensors Alert Users to Smallest Damage
Scientists at the United Technologies Research Center (UTRC) and the University of Connecticut have developed “smart” sensors designed to be embedded into machine parts and alert users of minute damage or wear. The sensors are created using an advanced 3D-printing method called direct write technology. Typically, 3D printing — also known as additive manufacturing —… Read More
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Antarctic Seas Release Shocking Amount of CO2, Diving Robots Discover
Antarctic winter seas release significantly more carbon dioxide than previously believed, according to new data collected by diving robots in the Southern Ocean. The study, conducted by the University of Washington, the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, Princeton University and several other oceanographic institutions, used data collected by floating sea drones that monitor the water… Read More
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‘Smart’ Fabrics Lead to Clothes That Can Detect Human Motion
Engineers at the University of Delaware have developed a technique to create touch-sensitive smart textiles by coating a variety of fibers, including nylon, cotton and wool, with carbon-based nanomaterials. The resulting fabrics are equipped with novel sensing abilities that can detect a wide range of pressure — from the light touch of a fingertip to… Read More
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Flushing Your Contact Lenses Is Killing the Environment
There has been a lot of publicity surrounding the ill-effects of single-use plastics on the environment, but now the finger is pointed at a new pollutant — contact lenses. Researchers from Arizona State University (ASU) have determined that flushing or throwing contact lenses down the drain is harming animals, humans and the environment. If lenses… Read More
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How News Selection Influences Young Voters’ Political Participation
A new research shows that the way young people consume news may make a difference in the way they participate in politics. With the increasing selection of media platforms and information, news consumers are no longer limited to big media companies to learn what is happening around the world. Therefore, to secure future audience groups,… Read More
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Scientists Fight Climate Change by Accelerating Growth of CO2-Absorbing Crystal
Researchers at Trent University, Canada, have developed a novel method to accelerate the production of magnesite at room temperature in an attempt to fight climate change. Magnesite (MgCO3), a naturally-forming mineral found in playa, or dry lake, environments, can capture and store carbon dioxide — the notorious greenhouse gas — from the environment. Scientists have… Read More
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Why Checking Emails Outside of Work Can Hurt Your Marriage, Well-Being
Organizational expectations to monitor work emails after work hours can lower both employees and their spouses’ marital satisfaction and overall well-being, a new study suggests. The research was recently presented at the Academy of Management annual meeting held in Chicago, Illinois, and is published in the Academy of Management Best Paper Proceedings. Home, but not… Read More
