EPA’s Move to Overhaul Lead Water Testing Will Help Cities, Says Syracuse Professor
Today, the Environmental Protection Agency announced it will be revamping the “Lead and Copper Rule” which is used as test to identify unsafe lead levels in public water systems. Christa Kelleher, assistant professor of earth sciences and civil engineering at…
This Coming Out Day, Celebrate ‘Outness’ Without Creating Pressure
Friday, October 11 is National Coming Out Day, a widely recognized day dedicated to raising awareness for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender queer community. Sara Burke is an assistant professor of psychology at Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences…
Forever 21: Too Many Stores, Too Much Debt and Too Few Customers
Forever 21 has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and plans to close up to 178 U.S. stores. Ray Wimer is an assistant professor of retail practice at Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management. Wimer says: “The business…
Fortnite’s Move To Bots – How Will It Impact Human Players?
In a recent move, Fortnite makers announced they are adding in computer-controlled characters in order to level the playing field amongst opponents. Up until now, the game has always paired gamers with other real gamers all over the world. Heath…
Compromised Medical Data Reminds Us We’re Only As Strong As Our Weakest Link
A new report has uncovered the ease in which medical records, health data and images belonging to millions of patients can be found online. The Pro Publica investigation identified more than 180 servers used in medical offices across the U.S….
Widespread Bans Of Flavored E-Cigarettes Could Bring Unintended Consequences
New York has become the latest state to push for a ban of flavored e-cigarette products, following a similar move by Michigan and an announcement from President Trump seeking a federal ban on certain vaping products. Joseph Ditre is an…
Will Boris’ Brexit Break Britain
As the fight over Brexit heats up in Great Britain and a deadline of October 31 looming for the country to leave the European Union, Associate Professor Glyn Morgan offers insight on what the future may hold. He is predicting…
Could More Time Off For Military Members Provide Mental Health Benefits?
Officials at the Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina are giving service members a day off following the suicides of several airmen. They will also get another day off in September, and gather for small-group training to address suicide…
Proactive Measures Needed To Keep Mircroplastics Out Our Aquatic Systems
A recent World Health Organization report found there wasn’t sufficient evidence to prove microplastics in drinking water pose a risk to human health at current levels. The report states microplastics are “ubiquitous in the environment and have been detected in…
Infrastructure Investment Needed Immediately To Address Drinking Water Safety
Newark residents are being encouraged to drink bottled water only because of a growing crisis over lead contamination in drinking water. Christa Kelleher, assistant professor of earth sciences and civil engineering at Syracuse University, says we are likely to see…