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The New Meaning of Maturity
Today’s 20-something population is stuck in a period of “prolonged adolescence.” It is taking college students more time to earn a job in their career path, get married, buy a house, or even move out of their parents’ place. So why is this? It is easy to dismiss the exaggerated and exhausted criticisms. Millennials are… Read More
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5 Reasons to Join College Clubs
College students juggle classes, homework, and a social life, so finding time to join a club in college can be difficult. But if your schedule permits, enlisting in a club or extracurricular can be extremely beneficial. There are clubs for nearly every major and hobby. Some, like a school newspaper or business club, can be… Read More
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Yale University Researchers Discover Early Hieroglyphic Carvings in Egypt
Researchers from Yale University and Royal Museums of Art and History in Brussels have discovered large, revolutionary hieroglyphic carvings in the eastern-Egyptian village of El-Khawy. The rock carvings, which date back 5,200 years to the first hieroglyphics, were discovered on an expedition to the ancient Egyptian city of Elkab. “This newly discovered rock art site… Read More
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University of Michigan Launching Campus Driverless Bus in the Fall
Starting fall semester, the University of Michigan will introduce a fully autonomous campus shuttle system, called the ARMA. Two buses, manufactured by the French company Navya, will transport up to 15 students, faculty, and staff on a two-mile route from the Lurie Engineering Center to the North Campus Research Complex on Plymouth Road. To implement… Read More
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How to Choose a College: 5 Tips to Help Find the Best School for You
Very rarely are students set on a school before acceptance letters come filing in, so if you are still undecided, you are not alone! Don’t allow the letters to bog you down. The hard work is over. Now, the power of choosing a college lies in your hands. The search for your school should be… Read More
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University of Wisconsin–Madison Uses Speech to Diagnose Genetic Disorders
The way someone speaks can tell a lot about them. A voice can depict someone’s origins and serve as a window to their emotion. Now, researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison are using speech to pick up on an under-diagnosed genetic condition called fragile X (FX) premutation. FX premutation is a genetic abnormality that causes… Read More
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Stanford University Researchers Develop Wireless Charging of Moving Objects
The Chevy Bolt can travel 238 miles on a single charge, and the upcoming Tesla Model 3 is anticipated to have a travel range of over 200 miles. While the distance an electric vehicle can go without charge has grown exponentially, they can take hours to re-charge, which makes them impractical for long distance trips.… Read More
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Tel Aviv University Uses DNA-Editing Technology to Fight Antibiotic-Resistant Germs
In past years, fear of infectious disease progressively dwindled. The flu or common cold has been treated with a short trip to the doctor and a few pills. Unfortunately, the bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites that cause illness are growing increasingly immune to antimicrobial drugs, such as antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, antimalarials, and anthelmintics. As of… Read More
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6 Tips to Explore Your College Town
Whether you choose to attend an urban university, such as NYU or UCLA, or wish to escape to the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, where you live will have a huge impact on your college experience. All college life can feel repetitive, so students can easily fall into a routine. But, you must… Read More
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Arizona State University and Adidas Partner to Extend Inclusive Power of Sport
The language of sport is unique and inclusive. It has an ability to integrate and unify cultures, races, and identities. After the 1992 Rugby World Cup, which united both white and black South Africans for the first time, Nelson Mandela said, “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire.… Read More
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University of Calgary Researcher Develops New Autonomous Drones
Development is underway at the University of Calgary in Canada to make autonomous flight in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) a reality, without the use of GPS technology. TUN spoke with Dr. Mozhdeh Shahbazi, a professor of geomatics engineering at University of Calgary’s Schulich School of Engineering, regarding her new drone technology. Shahbazi has spent her… Read More
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6 Reasons Why Recent College Graduates Should Travel Right After Graduation
College students generally look forward to their graduation. It marks the beginning of professional careers, relieves students from piling tuition rates, and opens doors for new opportunities in life. However, an entrance to the real world can be frightening. Traveling after graduation extends time for personal development and cultural understanding, effectively repressing graduation dread. You… Read More
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University of Illinois Reaping the Benefit of Student-Funded Solar Farm
Efforts towards environmental sustainability at the University of Illinois are held at top priority. So, when a student group advocated for a campus wind farm and additional student fees to support a move towards clean energy in 2003, they sparked great interest. Due to a $5 million price tag, however, the request was declined by… Read More
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University of Sheffield Working with Port Said University to Develop Technology to Desalinate Water
A team of researchers at the University of Sheffield in the UK and Port Said University in Egypt are working together to develop a way to desalinate water using entirely renewable energy. Energy 2050, an energy research institute based at the University of Sheffield, is combining biogas, a renewable energy source produced from waste and… Read More
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University of Minnesota Researchers Developed First Non-Invasive Device to Detect Intracranial Pressure
A team of researchers led by Uzma Samadani, associate professor of neurosurgery at the University of Minnesota, has developed the first non-invasive device to detect intracranial pressure, a result of brain injury. Samadani is also co-founder of Oculogica Inc., a company that was formed to commercialize the technology and make it available for use. Concussions… Read More
