More than two decades after the 1991 war in the Persian Gulf, over a quarter of the 700,000 veterans who served are still suffering from chronic fatigue, memory loss, joint pain, insomnia and stomach problems. […]
Category: Science & Technology
Diplomacy in the Battle For Bandwidth
As anyone who has ever tried to manage a shared vacation property will tell you, it’s not easy divvying up access to keep everyone happy. Now imagine how difficult the job would be if, instead […]
Q&A: Extraordinary Four-Foot-Long Clams Finally Found Alive
Hiding inside a hard shell that’s up to four feet long and resembles an elephant tusk, there’s a dark-colored earthworm-like creature. At one end, the creature’s body forms a slight bulb. At the other, claw-like […]
The Measure of a Dancer
A spin, a lift, the tilt of a leg, the extension of an arm – dance can be broken down into its elemental form, but the ability to combine those elements to produce a beautiful […]
How Drexel Scientists are Communicating Their Research
Being able to effectively communicate scientific ideas and results — without muddled jargon getting in the way — is essential for sound public decision-making. Most academic research is funded with taxpayer dollars, after all. And […]
Media Watch: What Happens to Your Body Before a Car Crash?
In one basement lab at Drexel University, undergraduate Evan Bisirri is instructed to strap in and hold on tight as he seats himself inside a crash-test simulator. A wild ride is about to begin. But […]
Snapshot: Researchers Showcase Wound Healing Patch on Capitol Hill
For millions of Americans suffering from chronic wounds, a wearable patch — powered by inaudible sound waves — could offer a life-changing solution. That’s the story Drexel University researchers told legislators, scientists and industry partners […]
Q+A: How Can Higher Ed Catch Up With The Demand For Cybersecurity Pros?
One field rife with job opportunities in our economy’s recovery from the Great Recession is cybersecurity — some estimates have the demand in this sector surging to 1.5 million positions by 2020. The trouble, however, is […]
Shaping the 21st Century Urban Strategist
Urban living can be a blessing and a curse; you have amenities like ease of transportation, the ability to learn from multiple cultures, food and technology…but those pot holes are awful. Why does it take […]
Dark Matter Remains Elusive, But Drexel Scientist on the Case
We all know that about 70 percent of the Earth is covered in water. That’s something you learn in elementary school. Now, imagine that 80 percent of the Earth was covered in water — but […]
