Syra Sharif

According to a new report released Thursday by the Walk Free Foundation, it was found that an estimated 29.8 million people who are in modern slavery globally based on various factors and country status and highlights the areas which need…

The genre of dystopian fiction in literature is not new (The Giver, 1984). But it's certainly trending now, with apocalyptic TV shows and grimly movies everywhere you look. Perhaps it is human nature that we can't help but wonder, "What…

Online content thrives on what is relatable or easy to digest, making viral content something which is immensely popular. From online video to articles, there is always something which catches someone’s eyes and sets it apart from the rest. So how…

In the midst of voting on immigration reform, Congress is gearing up for its summer recess, though legislators are hopeful that a decision will be made on immigration reform before the July 4 vacation comes around. Many believe it is unlikely that…

Social media is an everyday presence for many, and the hashtag (made famous by Twitter) has been made iconic. We use hashtags to add to and further describe a status or any photo on social media, and this has helped the hashtag become one of the…

Extreme poverty is at a constant rate, in that it is unchanged despite government handouts and financial assistance programs. The World Bank defines extreme poverty as living on less than $1.25 a day, surviving on mostly food stamps or little or…

Depending on where you live, the weather is finally getting warmer. Summer is pretty much already here. Here are some sports which can be enjoyed during the warmer weather, or just simply an excuse to go outside or do something active.  Whether you…

Google Glass, which is currently being tested by developers, is not for children. While the product is still in early development, special caution is given to children, particularly those under 13 years of age as it could harm developing vision. The…

This week brought news of explosions and lives lost in Boston and West, Texas, bringing together communities and people of different backgrounds. There is some hope in that humanity is not a waste, especially when strangers help those in need. A…

Imagine a drug which can kill tumors of any kind and you have what researchers are only steps away from knowing. It is the antibody drug, CD47, which has been found to have more impact than previously thought against cancers of the blood. Recently,…

Obama is working with Congress to push for immigration reform sometime this April. The truth of the matter is that reform will help not only American workers, but also immigrants who came to this country for opportunity. The only real concern may be…

Proposed by scientists at MIT, 4D printing can revolutionize the way objects are not only printed but also created and used. The idea, unveiled first by MIT scientist and TED fellow Skyler Tibbits at a TED University Talk on February 26, aims to…

January 21 is National Hug Day, a day created by the Rev. Kevin Zaborney in 1986 as a means to spread more love and emotion. It sounds like a happy concept. Who doesn’t want free hugs, right? While many people today do not like to be touched by…

Boxing Day, the day after Christmas, is usually the day when sales appear with discounted prices on everything from clothes to holiday themed items. Boxing Day originally began in the United Kingdom and was also known as the Feast of St. Stephen,…

A new report released by the Committee to Protect Journalists found that the number of journalists imprisoned in 2012 reached a new high. The organization has been conducting these surveys since 1990. The CPJ identified 232 individuals behind bars…

With Christmas only five days away, it is crunch time for those who are scrambling to buy last-minute gifts. Though there are good sales to be found this weekend for the last-minute shopper, stores and websites have sales going on well into next…

The Economist Intelligence Unit, a sister company of The Economist recently released data related to quality of life and the top places to be born in 2013, with Switzerland coming in first. The data is collected based upon a series of independent…

It’s that time of year again. It's another holiday season, which means the sales are rampant and the people are hungry for more. Stores are getting ready for the crazed Black Friday shoppers as early as 8 p.m. Thursday, and while hectic, it is…

Everyone loves a good deal and this weekend is the time when the sales explode; and internet sales are no exception. With Black Friday starting in some places as early as Thursday night, deals online are going all week. Monday is certainly not the…