This graduate student helped develop a 3D model of a human heart
Plansky Hoang, a graduate student in Syracuse University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science, needed to model the human heart to test drugs for pregnant women. Read more »
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Maxwell civics program recognized in national online case study
The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs’ citizenship and civic engagement program was part of the study. Read more »
College of Law’s Syrian Accountability Project works to document ongoing Yazidi genocide
Thousands of Yazidi people, a religious minority in the Middle East, have been killed by the Islamic State group militant group. Read more »
Syracuse University expert weighs in on global air pollution, electric car production
A recent journal study found that cities across the world have atmospheric pollution far above recommended levels set by the World Health Organization. Read more »
Ask the Experts: The significance of North Korea’s recent nuclear tests
Experts weigh in on the situation on the Korean Peninsula and whether or not North Korea’s recent nuclear tests threaten global security. Read more »
Experts: Shifting from fossil fuels to electric power would require government incentives and changes to electrical grid
Several countries are pledging to sell only electric cars within the next 30 years. Experts say nations must consider demands on the electrical grid before this could be a realistic goal. Read more »
Expert weighs in on implications of laptop ban on certain airlines
Expert analyzes potential political and economic effects of the ban on larger electronic devices on certain airplane flights. Read more »
Experts weigh in on potential new definition of ‘planet’
Experts give their opinions on a newly proposed definition of the word ‘planet,’ and the implications that the changes would have on our solar system. Read more »
Ask the Experts: Donald Trump's relationship with Russia, future of U.S.–Russia relations
Experts analyze the causes and consequences of the Russian hacking allegations. Read more »
Ask the Experts: What happens now that more states voted for marijuana legalization?
Voters passed measures to legalize it in seven states this past Tuesday. Read more »
Ask the Experts: Professor explains implications of Affordable Care Act rate increases
Prices for the Affordable Care Act health plans were announced recently and they will increase sharply next year, though most Americans won't be affected. Read more »
Ask the Experts: SU professor on AT&T and Time Warner merger
The AT&T firm will be acquiring media and entertainment corporation Time Warner for $85.4 billion, upon completion of review by the United States Department of Justice. The merge will bring a combination of content and distribution on a large scale. Read more »
Ask the Experts: Professor gives insight on Evan McMullin's chances in 2016 presidential race
Evan McMullin, an independent candidate for president, has polled well in Utah. It's possible he could win the state and prevent any candidate from reaching the 270 Electoral College votes needed to be elected. Read more »
Ask the Experts: NASA director breaks down Paris Climate Agreement
The Paris Climate Agreement will go into effect Nov. 8. The agreement between 73 of the 195 countries in the world — representing more than 56 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions — is a global commitment to cut emissions and slow the effects of climate change. Read more »
Expert shares insight on Congress overriding presidential veto on bill allowing families of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia
An assistant professor from the University of New Haven gives his expertise on Congress overriding presidential veto on a bill allowing families of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabian government. Read more »
Ask the Experts: North Korea's latest nuclear test and the future of nuclear weapons
The Daily Orange spoke with an expert from Harvard University about nuclear weapons and their future across the globe. Read more »
Ask the Experts: Should Americans worry about Zika?
The Daily Orange spoke with David Larsen, an assistant professor of public health at Syracuse University who specializes in the epidemiology of infectious diseases, about the Zika virus and its effect on American lives. Read more »
Syracuse University professor weighs on the possibility of a contested convention
Syracuse University Assistant Professor Christopher Faricy discusses the possibility of a contested convention in the 2016 presidential election. Read more »
Syracuse University professors discuss impact of controversial North Carolina bathroom law
Syracuse University professors discuss North Carolina legislation that bans transgender people from using the bathroom of the gender they identify with. Read more »
Professor discusses Pope Francis's document with stance on divorce and same-sex marriage
Gustav Niebuhr, an associate professor of religion and the media, talks about Pope Francis's recently released document that includes his stance on Catholic divorce and same-sex marriage. Read more »
Ask the Experts: SU professor discusses tourism in Europe in wake of terrorist attacks
How will tourism be affected by the recent terrorists attacks in Europe? The Daily Orange talked to a geography professor to find out. Read more »
Syracuse University professors discuss importance of 1st woman being nominated to head combatant command
Syracuse University professors talk about the significance of the first woman in United States history being nominated to head a combatant command. Read more »
Ask the Experts: SU professor on Barack Obama's visit to Cuba
To learn more about President Barack Obama's visit to Cuba, The Daily Orange interviewed Matthew Cleary, an associate professor of political science at Syracuse University who specializes in Latin American politics, democratization and ethnic politics. Read more »
Ask the Experts: SU professor on the Kesha, Sony lawsuit
Ulf Oesterle, an assistant professor at Syracuse University's Setnor School of Music, talks about how Kesha's case against Sony will impact Kesha's career and her fight for justice against her alleged abuser. Read more »
