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A Game Crosses Political, Cultural Lines to Spur Climate Action
A new study shows that a simple role-playing game is all it takes to motivate complete strangers to take action on climate change despite their political affiliation, cultural identity, age or gender. By the end of the game, participants leave knowing that they are a part of the solution. The paper is published in the… 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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How Climate Change Could Stunt Growth of Aquatic Farming Industry
Aquaculture — the cultivation of fish and other marine animals for consumption — is poised to become a major food sector over the course of the next century. However, a new study finds that the industry can expect to be hit hard by warming water temperatures and extreme weather. This study, conducted by researchers from… Read More
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Why This Solar Device Could Be the Most Promising Renewable Energy Tool Yet
Carbon pollution is continuing to pile up in the atmosphere. Time is of the essence with finding an effective, sustainable energy alternative for fossil fuels. Now, new research from Hokkaido University in Japan could catapult a widespread transition to solar energy. The Hokkaido scientists have developed a photoelectrode that can harvest 85 percent of all… Read More
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Say Hello to Tello Mobile — First Month FREE, Then Crazy Low Rates!
Are you tired of paying for unused minutes and rates increasing without your consent? Are you constantly checking to see if you went “over” the limits when you’re already limited by your coverage? With Tello, what you see is what you get — there are no surprises (except good ones!). Tello offers new, unbeatable prices… Read More
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Climate Change Forces Beloved Bird Species From Their Homes
Bird species in the cloud forests of Honduras are losing their habitats and forced to move to higher elevation because of climate change and deforestation, a new study suggests. This 10-year study signals a real possibility of extinction for some of the world’s most unique species. The paper is published in the journal Biotropica. Situated… Read More
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Why Is Working in College Harder for Low-income Students?
It’s common for students to work while in college. In fact, nearly 70 percent of students from diverse economic and cultural backgrounds work while they are enrolled. The difference is, some students are working for extra spending money and others are making sure they can afford to eat. New research from Georgetown University sheds light… Read More
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3D Printing Saves Pet Tortoises’ Lives
As 3D printing has taken off in recent years, creative researchers have found more and more ways to apply the technology to create life-changing devices and groundbreaking devices — from printing electronics directly onto human skin to developing “smart” sensors that can be embedded into jet engines and creating low-cost bionic limbs for children born… Read More
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Meet Your New Robot Co-Worker
Robots are coming. But this time they aren’t the giant, metal gearheads in “The Terminator,” or the slick, futuristic machines that Will Smith fought off in “I, Robot.” And, as of now, the goal of the machines isn’t to enslave the human race. Instead, they are gunning for jobs. Robots have already transformed manufacturing and… Read More
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Californians Can Expect Flooded Winters and Fiery Summers
A recent study led by Robert Allen, an earth scientist at the University of California, Riverside, sheds new light on how climate change may impact weather patterns in California, and the results may not be what you would expect. Despite fears that climate change could result in persistent, year-round droughts across the state, Allen’s research… 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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Want High Income? Machine Learning Proves Patience Is Key
How can you predict who will have a high income? Of course, that’s a complex question, as there are countless variables, including education level, age, race and others. In a recent study, a team of researchers from Temple University set out for an answer. Their research identified several factors that determine future affluence and ranked… 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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How Social Media Can Help Us All Agree on Climate Change
It is not breaking news that the U.S. is polarized. While many factors have played into the separation of American ideas, the finger is often pointed at social media. But now, new research from the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) proves that social media can effectively reduce polarization on key issues like climate change. The Penn… Read More
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Semi-Artificial Photosynthesis: A New Way to Turn Sunlight Into Fuel
Scientists at St. John’s College, University of Cambridge, have developed a new process of converting sunlight into fuel. The team’s “semi-artificial photosynthesis” method utilizes sunlight to split water into hydrogen and oxygen in a lab setting. Their process uses both biological components — an enzyme from algae — as well as man-made technologies, differentiating it… Read More
