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 […]
Category: Experts
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 […]
Media Watch: Can Companies Bounce Back from a Boycott?
Equinox and SoulCycle are the latest targets of celebrity and activist fueled boycotts, according to a recent Marketwatch story. Many consumers and celebrities are encouraging boycotting the luxury fitness brands after the majority owner of […]
Q+A: How Can We Change the Face of Technology?
Access to technology has undeniably improved over the last decade, but that has not resulted in greater diversity among the leadership and workforce of the tech industry. Silicon Valley is notoriously dominated by white, male […]
Q+A: What does the SUPREME COURT’S Ruling on GERRYMANDERING Mean For Voters?
The process of gerrymandering voting districts — drawing them in a way that ensures the party in power entrenches its political influence in state legislatures and Congress — has been around since the nation’s founding. […]
Autism Awareness Month: Meet the Expert, James Connell, Behavioral Researcher
Throughout Autism Awareness month, the Drexel News Blog has spoken with experts from, like James Connell, PhD, who are leading the autism research field.
Autism Awareness Month: Meet the Expert, Kristen Lyall, Modifiable Risk Factor Researcher
During Autism Awareness month, the Drexel News Blog has spoken with leaders in the autism research field from the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute.
Autism Awareness Month: Meet the Expert, Lindsay Shea, Policy and Analytics Researcher
Over the course of Autism Awareness month, the Drexel News Blog has spoken with researchers from the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, who are leading the autism research field.
