Flooding in Latin American cities disproportionately affects low- and middle-income neighborhoods, a multi-city analysis has shown.
Drexel undergraduates took hands-on data collection to new heights with high-altitude balloon experiments during two solar eclipses.
Researchers examined what happens when young adults ask for support through social media.
Researchers discover a novel regulatory mechanism in the brain that could point the way toward a possible drug treatment.
Scientists have a better understanding of which symptoms indicate a patient is at a higher risk of severe COVID symptoms.
More evidence that estrogen may help protect against hearing loss.
Some vaccines work better than others, and scientists are trying to predict why.
Digital mental health care practices are expanding access — but without regulation, could they compromise quality of care?
Does being in nature really improve well-being? Researchers donned high-tech headgear to gather hard data on the physiological impact of natural beauty.
Using machine learning and a telescope embedded deep in the Antarctic ice, Drexel astrophysicists led efforts that yielded a first-of-its-kind image of the galaxy.
Drexel students designed 3D-printed livers and kidneys to train surgeons worldwide, gaining firsthand research experience along the way.
How Drexel's seed fund and a crash course in venture capital helped a grad turn a classroom idea into a market-ready startup.
Polymer parts coated with a Drexel-invented conductive nanomaterial could be the key to creating satellite components that won’t weigh on the bottom line.
A new light-activated nanofilament rapidly breaks down toxic dyes in wastewater — offering a more effective, energy-saving method of treating water.
The science of duck plumage, made accessible.
Understanding the brain’s wandering mind is a step toward improving mental health treatments.
Researchers are using kirigami forms coated with MXene nanomaterials to create flexible, tunable antennas for the next generation of wireless devices.
Despite widespread cybersecurity training, most companies make phishing difficult to report — giving scammers free rein.
Eating whole fish during pregnancy — rather than omega-3 supplements — may be one of many factors linked to a lower likelihood of autism.
The number of at-risk youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities in foster care is growing, raising urgent questions about equal treatment in health and support services.
A group of students put organic turf management to the test — and their research is transforming how Drexel maintains its green spaces.
The brain, like the gut, may have a microbiome that influences the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children has provided a community fridge full of food and other household essentials for families in need
Standardized screenings, rather than usual care, are better at identifying children with a high likelihood for autism at a younger age.
Young adults who recognize e-cigarette marketing tactics are more likely to reject vaping, pointing to awareness as a key prevention tool.
New models predict drought-like conditions for the Schuylkill River watershed in 20 years.
If you’re trying to maximize your creative productivity, then you better not think about it.
An interactive map of Philadelphia points the way for local leaders to steer environmental investments toward the neighborhoods that need them most.
A “thermal paint” developed at Drexel offers new possibilities for temperature-regulating textiles and energy-efficient climate management.
Engineers have created fiber-reinforced concrete embedded with bacteria that can repair its own cracks.
Drexel engineers have developed a wireless, solar-powered monitor for real-time monitoring of bridge structures.
A collaboration between Drexel researchers, FMC Corp. and nonprofit partners is delivering safe drinking water to rural India — and establishing a model for future impact.
New research suggests the mechanisms that affect creatures’ abilities to tolerate extremely hot conditions are distinct from the ability to tolerate extreme cold.
Nutrition guidance could make all the difference for patients with GI cancer and their caregivers, who face major hurdles in maintaining a healthy diet.
A surprising connection could provide clues about your “real” age.
Some medications used to manage seizures and psychiatric conditions may increase the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders for children during pregnancy.
Drexel researchers are using storytelling, community and art to build a model for intergenerational housing — placing lived experience and community voices at the center of the research process.
