New tech will not allow you to text while driving
By Mikki Stacey, Staff Writer Imagine you are driving to a business meeting. You get there, but you are the only one who shows up. Scott Tibbitts had this experience because a teenager, who was texting while driving, had killed the executive he should have met on May 8, 2008. This instance inspired Tibbitts, a chemical engineer for N.A.S. A., to create a device that prevents drivers from using their cellphones while behind the wheel....
Drones may deliver your pizza in the near future
By Morgan Patullo, Staff Writer Drones, also know as unmanned aerial vehicles (UA V), are flying machines which can be controlled via remote, or fly on their own using software-controlled flight plans working with GPS. Drones can be used for many purposes. Originally associated with the military, they are now used for search and rescue, surveillance, traffic and weather monitoring, and much more. On August 28, Google revealed Project...
New app encourages the “YOLO” lifestyle
By Mikki Stacey, Contributing Writer Not entirely sober? You don’t have to be to use Sobrr, a new app that is rem- iniscent of Facebook, Tindr, and Snapchat. Launched on June 24, 2014 and with a mere 10,000 users, Sobrr will likely become a huge success because of its convenience for young adults. It’s like Facebook; you can share statuses, photos, and videos that can be “cheered” or commented on. It’s like Tindr; your posts are seen...
Tablets not as popular among college students
By Kenneth Lewis, Staff Writer With all the commercials and innovations surrounding tablets by companies such as Apple, Samsung, and Microsoft, you would expect this device to be extremely popular with students. Advertisers talk about its ability to help coordinate and manage group projects, clearly directed at college students and offices. However, the student demographic has not caught onto this tablet trend as much as may seem...
Study correlates regular long-distance running and shorter life spans
By Marli Horwitz, MS&T Editor Now that the sun has finally come out, exercise has taken to the streets as more students are running outside in the glorious weather. Research shows that running regularly can lend itself to a number of health benefits. These include prevention of osteoporosis, stress reduction, protection against heart disease and strokes among other diseases, and lower blood pressure. And that is not even half the...
First designer gene created in living organism
By Marli Horwitz, MS&T Editor What one typically thinks of when something is described as being “designed” are items such as the latest smartwatch, Apple’s newest iPhone update, spacesuits for planet Mars, and glasses you can check your email on. But what is being talked about this week cannot be designed and sold in Google Play or at your nearest AT&T Store. This week, we are talking about designer babies. It was four years...
