A 16-year-old young woman from Durham, North Carolina, Shivani Sud developed a technology to deliver chemotherapeutic molecules to cancerous cells with increased efficiency.
Her findings can assist with more efficient drug delivery by overcoming cell membrane barriers, one of the greatest challenges facing conventional chemotherapy…
Shivani has always been intrigued by the everchanging nature of science and [...]

“Cutting is the loneliest and most embarrassing experience, but once you talk about it you discover how many people have done the same thing.” Elizabeth Wurtzel, Prozac Nation
Public figures reported to have engaged in self-injury include Angelina Jolie, Christina Ricci, Johnny Depp, Courtney Love, Fiona Apple, and Princess Diana.
A new study concludes that “Non-Suicidal Self-Injury, [...]

It’s not news when you got a new bag
It’s not news when somebody slaps you
It’s not news when you’re looking your best…
Where’s your dignity?’
- lyrics from Hilary Duff’s album Dignity
Hilary Duff has reportedly put in 20 hour workdays since early adolescence, when she starred in her sitcom Lizzie McGuire (2001), followed by acting in a [...]

Actor, screenwriter, producer and director Danica McKellar also graduated summa cum laude from UCLA, majoring in mathematics.
As an undergrad, she coauthored a scientific paper proving a theorem in mathematical physics. Her new book “Math Doesn’t Suck..” is especially written to inspire middle school girls.
In a Sirens Magazine article, she talks about her appreciation for the [...]

In a recent interview, Emma Watson talks about her character Hermione in the “Harry Potter” films as a role model for girls.
“There are too many stupid girls in the media,” Watson says. “Hermione’s not scared to be clever. I think sometimes really smart girls dumb themselves down a bit, and that’s bad.
“I’m a bit of [...]