Environmental disasters, mass violence, disease outbreaks, and other dangers to health and safety keep cities in constant planning mode. Now, thanks to a public health risk assessment tool (PHRAT) developed at Drexel, Philadelphia and other […]
Haunting a House: Drexel’s VR Experts Help to Raise the Dead at Philly’s Newest Halloween Attraction
This month people who love getting scared will have another option for getting their frights in Philadelphia. With some help from researchers and students in Westphal College’s Immersive Research Lab, renowned performance art and dance […]
Have We Met Before?
Sharrona Pearl, PhD, of the College of Nursing and Health Professions, discusses the mostly-unheard-of condition, called super recognition.
The Dangers of Vaping and E-Cigarette Use Come to Light
Faculty from the College of Medicine, College of Nursing and Health Professions and Dornsife School of Public Health explain how health professionals can intervene and advocate against vaping and e-cigarettes.
Expanding Access to a History Museum’s Treasures
Written by Drexel University President John Fry and published in The Philadelphia Inquirer, this piece focuses on how taking charge of the Philadelphia History Museum’s collections stays true to Drexel’s mission. When the Philadelphia History […]
Q+A: New Electric Eel Species Is a Real Shocking Discovery
Scientists have discovered a new species of eel that can discharge up to 860 volts of electricity – significantly more than the 650 volts previously recorded by what had been believed to be the only […]
Spending Too Much Time on A/B Testing Can Hinder Company Profits
A/B testing has become the standard for determining which of two versions of a marketing communication resonates with consumers. Websites, display ads, social media, email and direct marketing all use A/B testing to determine which […]
How Does a Rainforest Catch Fire? Drexel Scientists Break Down Brazil’s Fires
Characterized by high levels of rainfall – it seems peculiar that a massive fire could take root in a rainforest region. That is why understanding exactly how and why Brazil’s Amazonian rainforest was set ablaze […]
Q+A: When the NCAA Oversteps
Sports Management professor, Ellen J. Staurowsky, EdD, who has researched exploitation of college athletes and their rights, spoke with the Drexel News Blog to offer insight about the NCAA’s initial announcement, their reaction to critical feedback and its impact on men’s basketball.
Quick Take: Why is Legionnaire’s Disease Making a Comeback?
Legionnaire’s disease, a waterborne bacterial infection that got its name after an outbreak at a large American Legion gathering in Philadelphia just over 40 years ago, had been near elimination across much of the world […]
