SMU In The News
redOrbit: Economists Question Bitcoin Stability Despite Meteoric Rise In Value
Technology reporter Peter Suclu with redOrbit covered the Bitcoin research of SMU cybersecurity expert Tyler W. Moore, an assistant professor of computer science in the Lyle School of Engineering.
Moore’s research found that online exchanges that trade hard currency for the rapidly emerging cyber money known as Bitcoin have a 45 percent chance of failing — often taking their customers’ money with them. The finding is from a new computer science study that applied survival analysis to examine the factors that prompt Bitcoin currency exchanges to close. Continue reading
New York Times: Is Organic Better? Ask a Fruit Fly
New York Times reporter Tara Parker-Pope has covered research carried out in the fruit fly lab of SMU biologist Johannes H. Bauer.
The article on the New York Times Wellness blog covers the research of Bauer and Plano, Texas, high school student Ria Chhabra. It appeared April 17, “Is Organic Better? Ask a Fruit Fly.” Continue reading
New Scientist: Bitcoin hits $200 but swapping for real money is risky
Technology reporter Jacob Aron with New Scientist covered the Bitcoin research of SMU cybersecurity expert Tyler W. Moore, an assistant professor of computer science in the Lyle School of Engineering.
Moore’s research found that online exchanges that trade hard currency for the rapidly emerging cyber money known as Bitcoin have a 45 percent chance of failing — often taking their customers’ money with them. Continue reading
Le Journal de la Science: Et si manger bio était bel et bien meilleur pour la santé?
Science journalist Alain Tranet writing in the Paris-based science publication Le Journal de la Science has covered research carried out in the fruit fly lab of SMU biologist Johannes H. Bauer by Plano, Texas, high school student Ria Chhabra. The article, “Et si manger bio était bel et bien meilleur pour la santé?,” published April 3.
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Fast Company: Organic Food Will Make You Live Longer And Be More Fertile (If You’re A Fly)
Journalist Ariel Schwartz has covered research carried out in the fruit fly lab of SMU biologist Johannes H. Bauer on Fast Company’s Co.Exist web site.
The article, which covers the research of Bauer and Plano, Texas, high school student Ria Chhabra, appeared April 1, “Organic Food Will Make You Live Longer And Be More Fertile (If You’re A Fly).” Continue reading
Vancouver Sun: Does this happy marriage make me look fat?
Postmedia News reporter Misty Harris writes in The Vancouver Sun about the research of SMU psychologist Andrea L. Meltzer, who found that young couples who are satisfied with their marriage are more likely to gain weight, putting them at risk for various health problems associated with being overweight.
The article, “Does this happy marriage make me look fat?,” was published April 5. Continue reading
The Telegraph: Getting married makes you fat, say scientists
Health reporter Laura Donnelly writes in London’s Telegraph about the research of SMU psychologist Andrea L. Meltzer, who found that young couples who are satisfied with their marriage are more likely to gain weight, putting them at risk for various health problems associated with being overweight.
The article, “Getting married makes you fat, say scientists,” was published April 5. Continue reading
Daily News: Does marriage make you fat? Happy newlyweds more likely to gain weight
The New York Daily News covered the research of SMU psychologist Andrea L. Meltzer, who found that young couples who are satisfied with their marriage are more likely to gain weight, putting them at risk for various health problems associated with being overweight.
The article, “Does marriage make you fat? Happy newlyweds more likely to gain weight in first years of marriage,” was published April 5. Continue reading
Mail Online: Happy marriage can be heavy going — smitten newlyweds pile on pounds
London’s Daily Mail newspaper covered the research of SMU psychologist Andrea L. Meltzer, who found that young couples who are satisfied with their marriage are more likely to gain weight, putting them at risk for various health problems associated with being overweight.
The article, “Why a happy marriage can be heavy going: Smitten newlyweds more likely to pile on the pounds,” was published April 4. Continue reading