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(11/09/11 5:00am)
Those of you who have been in any sort of alcohol-related setting have probably seen at least one of your fellow students, most likely of Asian descent, taking on a fairly red complexion after as little as one drink. Maybe you are one of those drinkers who turns that rather embarrassing color and experiences a general feeling of warmth in the skin around their body, followed by some level of exhaustion and other unpleasant sensations such as an elevated heartrate.
(11/09/11 5:00am)
Last weekend in the ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest regional, Hopkins teams took 1st and 3rd place locally among the thirteen teams that participated, as well as 5th and 61st regionally in a competition which took place on campus.
(11/09/11 5:00am)
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are becoming more and more relevant on the world stage. A research scientist from the Applied Physics Lab (APL), Jay Moore, came to Homewood to talk about a project he and several others have been working on, discussing their work with an audience of engineers in Gilman Hall this past Tuesday evening.
(11/09/11 5:00am)
Spectroscopy reveals how Oxygen harms hydrogenases
(11/09/11 5:00am)
Ecologists at the University of Toronto have found that the mere presence of predators is enough to increase mortality in dragonflies, even when there is no imminent threat of attack, suggesting that the stress related to the knowledge that a potential predator is nearby increases susceptibility to other factors that cause death.
(11/09/11 5:00am)
Cell phones have long been feared to increase the risk of cancer to the user. An updated study by the Danish Cancer Society dispels these apprehensions in a recent paper analyzing cancer risk among all cellular subscribers in Denmark. Overall, the team found no increased risk of cancer or tumors among subscribers relative to the general population.
(11/07/11 5:00am)
A recent study by Igor Zaliznyak and others at the Brookhaven National Laboratory proved empirically that exotic particle-like phenomena predicted in theory actually exist in layered sheets of carbon atoms. The study, using practical and replicable methods, verified the predicted electrical properties of this type of carbon configuration.
(11/07/11 5:00am)
Who would have thought that the same video games played in the common room at college could have positive effects on the health of patients battling critical illnesses? A recent study conducted by Hopkins researchers suggests that these interactive video games may favorably complement physical therapy for patients in intensive care units (ICU).
(11/07/11 5:00am)
During rough economic periods, people often cut out nonessential aspects of their lives in an effort to save money. The principle is especially prevalent in the unemployed, who reserve their cash until the next job, but also in those with jobs who fear the possibility of unemployment. Statistics from across industries over periods of recession and depression show that businesses, such as gym memberships and cosmetic procedures, take a dip when the money starts running dry.
(11/07/11 5:00am)
Some of us use Windex to give our windows that streak-free shine that lets us look out at a pristine world. What if we could use that clarity to see how our organs develop? Steven Farber of the Department of Embryology at the Carnegie Institution for Science has discovered just that clarity in a very specific animal model, the zebrafish. Its advantage: it is clear during its development, so one can see precisely how its organs form. Using fluorescently-tagged lipids, Farber and his lab explored the organization of the digestive system in six-day-old transparent zebrafish larvae.
(11/07/11 5:00am)
Caffeine's overwhelming popularity as a stimulant is merited, according to a study that looked at its effects on proofreading.
(11/07/11 5:00am)
Cells have elaborate machinery in place to produce proteins, starting from the transcription of genes that encode a protein to the ribosomes that piece the protein together. Like many systems in nature, this can result in errors from time to time. Mechanisms that protect against these errors are still being studied, and recent research has shed some light onto a component of this system in bacteria.
(11/07/11 5:00am)
First, phone companies told us that we need phones that operate on 3G, and now they're saying we need 4G. That might beg the question of what exactly is 3G and 4G technology? Furthermore, why did these businesses create it?
(11/07/11 5:00am)
An age-old collegiate concern and the one deterrent from eating too many FFC cookies is the daunting Freshman 15. Do we have reason to fear its effects?
(11/07/11 5:00am)
It is generally assumed that everyone has a stable IQ (intelligence quotient) score, thereby making it a standard measure of intelligence for teenagers everywhere. Those who perform badly in IQ tests as teenagers are written off as being unable to do as well in future endeavors, like getting into a highly ranked college or finding a job. Those who do well in such tests can get complacent, believing that they are "naturally smart" and are destined to do well.
(11/03/11 5:00am)
Is there a future for the Greek people, the Greek government and the Greek nation? There is no time for either daydreaming or guessing, nor for nightmarish scenarios, nor for wishful thinking. The present ailing system need be dismantled and restructured on new foundations.
(11/03/11 5:00am)
First, forget all your previous notions about My Little Pony. This is not your mother's show. The phrase "never judge a book by its cover" has never been truer for Friendship is Magic.
(11/03/11 5:00am)
In an effort to explore the indigenous arts scene on campus, The News-Letter has decided to profile the previously unexamined student artists who have successfully showcased their works in the D.C.-metro area. "Portrait of an Artist" will spotlight students who have contributed to the Hopkins arts scene. The piece will be written by the student him-or-herself in order to preserve the artistic integrity of the work as well as to highlight the artistic process.
(11/03/11 5:00am)
In an expansive glass-and-linoleum cubicle beneath the quad of Buildings A and B, something terrible is happening.
(11/03/11 5:00am)
If Kanye West wants to wear a leather gladiator tunic with matching leather leggings that's okay. If Jay-Z needs to rep New York, Baltimore doesn't mind. The Watch the Throne Tour is basically a free pass for two beloved artists to do whatever they want. It's pretty great.
