The “Tree of Life” is synonymous with evolution theory – the concept can be traced back to ancient Egyptian mythology, the Bible’s Genesis and is even harnessed by Charles Darwin in support of natural selection. […]
What’s Up With Markelle Fultz’s Shoulder? A Drexel Sports Doc Explains
Following renewed speculation on the whereabouts of Markelle Fultz’s jump shot, the Philadelphia 76ers announced this month that its second-year guard had been diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome. The rare diagnosis did little to squash […]
Can a Show’s Cliffhanger Affect Food and Finance Choices?
Imagine contemplating what snack to eat while watching a show that happens to end on a cliffhanger. Your curiosity is piqued and you need to know what will happen on the next episode as you […]
3 Ways Philadelphia Can Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions While Fixing Its Traffic Problem
As Philadelphia tries to sort out its problem with traffic, now is the perfect time to consider how transportation policy can support the City’s goal of reducing its greenhouse gas emissions —according to environmental engineering […]
Drexel Chefs Offer A Green Bean Casserole Twist
Green bean casserole is a Thanksgiving staple, but you might be surprised to learn that the crunchy recipe is less than 70 years old. Drexel alumna Dorcas Reilly ’47, who died at age 92 in […]
Q+A: Why Should the United States Contribute to Climate Finance?
Global temperatures have been rising for decades, but recent headlines indicate that climate change is happening even faster than climate scientists anticipated. Recent studies show the Earth’s oceans are building and storing heat at rates […]
Did You Know Exorcisms Aren’t Just a Bunch of Hocus Pocus?
Whether you are getting ready for a gory Halloween movie marathon, taking it to the streets to trick-or-treat – or priming your costume for a spooky soiree, remember, as we indulge in the spirit of […]
Six Tips for Every Aspiring Entrepreneur
With the second largest university population in the country and more affordable business costs than other East Coast cities, Philadelphia was recently ranked by Forbes as one of the top 10 rising places for startups. […]
Media Watch: EPA Disbands Pollution Review Panel
Earlier this month, the acting chief of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) disbanded a panel of experts charged with reviewing microscopic airborne pollutants known to cause respiratory disease, The New York Times first reported. […]
Why Gritty Is a Big Win for the Flyers
It’s been over a week since Gritty was introduced to fans as the new mascot for the Philadelphia Flyers. Since then Gritty has caused quite a stir —to say the least—and has fueled stories, jokes […]
