Cell phones have become an important tool for almost every person. Some use it primarily for calling and exchanging messages, others use it for updating their status on different social media and some only use it for emergency purposes....

The possibility of virtual reality in the 1990s was the wave of the future. As the ‘90s have gone and a new millennium is here, a new challenger of immersive technology has emerged in the form of augmented reality. ...

So much of surf culture revolves around showing honor to surfing’s forefathers by riding their boards and practicing their way of riding waves. So many surfers use retro equipment from the 1940s to the 1970s, ascribing to this retrospective surf cul...

Some reasons why most tourists visit San Diego are its beautiful weather and easy access to beaches. But some people may not consider how the Pacific Ocean would look if it were filled with floating plastic water bottles, laundry detergent containers, sho...

When people are recommended to watch a terrible movie or something that is completely unrelated to their style or taste, it can turn them off to taking another’s advice....

A 60-year-old woman bit off exactly what she could chew — and she got her vision back in the process....

In a corner of the Chemical Sciences Laboratory building there’s a room lit by digital projectors and flat-screen TVs that looks suspiciously similar to the lair of a James Bond villain. Digital globes rotate while constantly updating information an...

For some people, going to the doctor can be a nightmare, especially when receiving a vaccination. The pain caused by large needles instills enough fear in some that they completely avoid going to the doctor’s office. This extreme fear of needles, kn...

Almost everything you use on a daily basis has been designed by someone else — your toothbrush, alarm clock, coffeepot, chair — you name it and it’s been created by another individual. Technology is intended to make our lives easier, bet...

A revolutionary phone, a widescreen iPod and a breakthrough Internet device — this is how Apple defines the new iPhone 3G. The 3G technology gives the iPhone quick access to the Internet and e-mail throughout cellular networks around the world. Now ...

First off, it is pronounced “i-moh-ti-kon.” I have heard too many people go into it as though they are saying the word “emotion” and hearing it pronounced that way is more awkward than the thing itself. Emoticons, also referred to ...

Two orange bottles: one full of estrogen and the other a testosterone blocker, sit next to a miniature dragon figurine. Both exist in real and virtual reality. What do dragons, hormone therapy pills, reality and virtual reality have in common?  Trans...

You may be overly qualified for a job you apply for, but if your résumé is unattractive in any way to the employer, chances are you won’t even get an interview. Résumés are your first and only chance to stand out. Especia...

If I hear one more thing about the declining economy and poor job market, I might just drop out of college. OK, that’s a bit of an exaggeration, but repeatedly hearing about the recession and numerous layoffs is anything but encouraging for someone ...

You’re about to graduate and have a job lined up. The only thing that stands between you and a future career is the interview. The process can be stressful, but utilizing these tips can help you land your dream job....

Network, network, network. In college, network is the golden term. Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn make online social networking as easy as a click. Now, with www.brainify.com, students and professors can enjoy the benefits of academic networking....

Apple touched the hearts of music lovers with the iPod. A few years later, it introduced the iPod touch and much to everyone’s delight it launched the iPod nano, making people wonder if life could get any better....

Nobody likes being overcharged at a mechanic or going on a date where the food is superb but the service is subpar. It seems that question of “am I getting the most bang for my buck?” always lingers when going somewhere. However, www.yelp.com ...

After an amazing semester traveling around Europe, there isn’t anything you’d like more than sharing the experiences through pictures and stories. Why not share that amazing semester with others who share that same passion for travel and adven...

A well-organized and easy to use version of craigslist for a college population is www.collegepostings.com. Creator Kenny Walker described it as “an online marketplace for college students providing students an easy way to buy and sell textbooks, fi...