Selfies are arguably the largest photographic trend of our generation. “Selfie,” defined as “a photograph that one has taken of oneself,” was Oxford Dictionaries’ 2013 Word of the Year.1 Since then, selfies have exploded in popularity, with everyone from the Pope to Kim Kardashian taking them. Searches for the term have increased more than 2000%, and more than 55 million Instagram posts are labeled with “#selfie.”1
You can see it in the hands of every college student. It is right next to you while you sleep. Its presence is more prevalent on our college campus than squirrels.
Cell phones, especially smartphones, play a vital role in our modern lives. With applications like Quizlet, Coursera, they can serve as educational aids. There are, however, many distractions that affect the lives of college students.
I'll be the first to admit: I love napping. I basically embody the quote by Winnie the Pooh, “Let’s begin by taking a smallish nap or two…”
Is this good for our bodies, though? Will napping before starting your projects or homework really make you more efficient?
Research has shown that 20-minute power naps can boost short-term motor skills, whereas naps that last an hour can aid in increased creativity2. However, a nap that longer than an hour can make you feel...
Scientists might be one step closer to making Harry Potter a reality. A recent study published in Science claims that researchers at UC Berkeley have designed “an ultrathin invisibility skin cloak for visible light.”1 In other words, we might have that Harry Potter-style invisibility cloak of our dreams.
Farts curing cancer? Ridiculous as it may sound, this seemingly unbelievable assertion is actually based on cutting-edge research literature. A scientific study published just last year in the journal Medicinal Chemistry Communications outlines how small amounts of hydrogen sulfide gas (H2S) in our cells can decrease their likelihood of becoming damaged. More specifically, the molecule helps mitochondria, the “powerhouse” of the cell responsible for energy production, to cope with certain chemical stresses that have been linked to numerous diseases including diabetes, hypertension, and even cancer.1
