Natalie Colarossi

  • We Can Feed The World if We Change Our Ways … But, Will We?

    We Can Feed The World if We Change Our Ways … But, Will We?

    Current crop yields could provide enough nutritious food for the projected 2050 global population — a whopping 9.7 billion people — but only if we make significant changes to our diet, a new study suggests. Otherwise, crop yields will have to increase by 119 percent in the next 30 years. Researchers from Lancaster University, England,… Read More

  • E-Bikes Offer Same Health Benefits As Regular Bikes

    E-Bikes Offer Same Health Benefits As Regular Bikes

    Electric bikes (e-bikes) are comparable to conventional bicycles when it comes to promoting health and fitness in untrained and overweight individuals, according to a study by the University of Basel in Switzerland. The research comes at a time when e-bikes are growing ever more popular, and questions concerning their health benefits are on the minds… 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • What’s a Dressy Casual Dress Code for Women?

    What’s a Dressy Casual Dress Code for Women?

    Whether it’s a class presentation, networking event, or a night out with friends, there’s always a need to step up your wardrobe with some dressy casual attire. But, it can be tricky to maintain the balance between “dressy” and “casual” without leaning too far on one side … which is why I’m here to walk… Read More

  • Desalinating Brackish Groundwater Can Help Alleviate Water Crisis

    Desalinating Brackish Groundwater Can Help Alleviate Water Crisis

    Climate change models and population growth point to increasing scarcity of fresh water supplies, but new research suggests that desalinating brackish groundwater could help relieve the issue. Conducted by MIT researchers, the study provides an in-depth analysis on the amount of energy required to desalinate various compositions of brackish groundwater and its potential uses in… Read More

  • What’s a Casual Dress Code for Women?

    What’s a Casual Dress Code for Women?

    You know the feeling — staring flustered into a mirror claiming aloud that you have “nothing to wear,” even though piles of clothes are scattered around you on the floor. Trust me, we’ve all been there … and it isn’t fun. Having a hard time picking out an outfit can make you late for an… Read More

  • Understanding Coral Immunity Could Be Key to Saving Coral Reefs

    Understanding Coral Immunity Could Be Key to Saving Coral Reefs

    Coral reefs are vital ecosystems that support over a quarter of marine life, provide food and income to hundreds of millions of people, and contribute significantly to the global economy. But massive bleaching events caused by climate change have resulted in the unprecedented death of reefs around the world. The issue is so severe that… Read More

  • AI and Radar System Relieves Need for Diabetics to Draw Blood

    AI and Radar System Relieves Need for Diabetics to Draw Blood

    Researchers from the University of Waterloo in Canada have developed a new system for diabetics to monitor their blood sugar without having to prick their finger several times a day. Using artificial intelligence (AI) and a radar device jointly developed by Google and Infineon, the researchers can detect changes in glucose levels without physically drawing… Read More

  • How Can a Seed Bring Clean Water to Millions?

    How Can a Seed Bring Clean Water to Millions?

    Water is essential for life, but nearly 2.1 billion people — over 28 percent of the world population — lack access to safe drinking water, the United Nations warns. This crisis alone causes more deaths per year than violence or war, and is so drastic that every minute a child dies of water-related disease, resulting… Read More

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