Revolutionary Concrete From Drexel Melts Snow and Ice Naturally
Drexel researchers show concrete with phase-change material can warm itself when temperatures fall. There’s a patch of concrete on Drexel University’s campus that could portend…
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Drexel University, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a private research university known for its cooperative education program, which blends academic rigor with significant, real-world work experience. Founded in 1891 by financier and philanthropist Anthony J. Drexel, the university initially started as the Drexel Institute of Art, Science, and Industry, and later became Drexel University in 1970. Drexel offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across multiple colleges and schools, including engineering, business, law, and medicine. Its co-op program is one of the oldest and most expansive in the nation, providing students with up to 18 months of paid, full-time work experience related to their field of study before graduation. Drexel is also noted for its commitment to experiential learning, community engagement, and use of technology in education.
Cannabis Consumption and Compulsive Eating: What’s the Link?
Research conducted by Drexel University revealed that almost 25% of participants in a binge eating study reported using cannabis within the last three months. New…
New Study Reveals How the Brain Achieves a Flow State
Effortless, enjoyable productivity is a state of consciousness prized and sought after by people in business, the arts, research, education, and anyone else who wants…
Transform Your Weight Loss Journey: Scientists Uncover the Surprising Power of Self-Compassion
Drexel research indicates that self-compassion aids individuals in dealing with setbacks and accelerates the process of returning to their goals. Weight loss presents a significant…
Researchers Solve One Piece of Alzheimer’s Puzzle
Researchers from Drexel University have shed new light on the role of the Tip60 enzyme in genetic disruptions that contribute to Alzheimer’s disease. A team…
Risk Factors for Falls in Older Americans Identified – A Growing Public Health Concern
Targeting specific fall-risk factors could improve fall screening and prevention strategies. Falls among the elderly are an increasingly important public health concern, causing millions of…
Breakthrough in Cathode Chemistry Clears Path for More-Sustainable Lithium-Sulfur Batteries
Drexel researchers develop stable sulfur cathode that functions for thousands of cycles in the carbonate electrolyte used in commercial Li-ion batteries, paving the way for…
People With Autism Have Increased Risk of COVID-19
Autistic adults, adults with intellectual disability, and adults with mental health diagnoses have multiple risk factors for infection with COVID-19 and for experiencing more severe…
Your Neighborhood May Influence Your COVID-19 Risk – Data Shows Racial and Economic Disparities
Data from first six months of pandemic shows racial and economic disparities by zip code in COVID-19 outcomes. Markers of the pandemic’s impact — testing…
Infant Mortality in the US Remains High – Here’s How to Save Lives
Increasing state and local funding for environmental, educational, and social services may lower infant mortality among those at highest risk, particularly among infants born to…
Counterintuitive Discovery Leads to New MXene Material With Extraordinary Electromagnetic Shielding Ability
Drexel and KIST researchers report material can absorb EMI from electronic devices. As we welcome wireless technology into more areas of life, the additional electronic…
Rapidly Revealing COVID-19’s Journey and Evolution With Genetic Tracing ‘Barcode’
Drexel University researchers have reported a method to quickly identify and label mutated versions of the virus that causes COVID-19. Their preliminary analysis, using information…
Blasting Toxic ‘Forever’ Chemicals Out of Drinking Water With Cold Plasma
Drexel University researchers show how cold plasma can eliminate PFAS in water. Researchers from Drexel University have found a way to destroy stubbornly resilient toxic…
Taking an X-Ray of an Atomic Bond – Unlocking Potential of Engineering Materials at Atomic Level
Understanding the behavior of materials at their interfaces — where they connect to and interact with other materials — is central to engineering a variety…
Researchers Create and Stabilize Pure Polymeric Nitrogen Using Plasma for the First Time
Producing polymeric nitrogen at near-ambient conditions is a new trick for liquid plasma. Scientists have long theorized that the energy stored in the atomic bonds…
For Decades Researchers Claimed Potted Plants Improve Indoor Air Quality – They Don’t
Plants can help spruce up a home or office space, but claims about their ability to improve the air quality are vastly overstated, according to…
Mimicking Body’s Circulatory System for More Efficient Cooling of Cars, Planes and Computers
Drexel University researchers’ program designs materials with human-like microvasculature. The complex network of veins that keeps us cool during the heat of summer has inspired…
21-Day Quarantine Might Not Be Enough to Prevent the Spread of Ebola
A new study from Drexel University suggests that 21 days might not be enough to completely prevent the spread of Ebola, revealing that there could…