Watson and Crick didn’t have the full story, it appears! Scientists at the University of Cambridge have released a new study showing that 4-stranded DNA exists within the human genome. (Fro Sci didn’t prepare me for this!) It is being called the G-quadruplexes, and there is excitement over its potential to aid in cancer research. Only […]

In the aftermath of the Beyonce lip sync scandal, Republicans are calling for Obama to resign from office. “If Beyoncé lip-synched the national anthem, how do we know President Obama didn’t lip-sync his oath of office?” asks Republican Senator Rand Paul. Or so believed the entire Twitter population. (International Business Times) The NAACP and the […]

A “cheese fire” closed off a tunnel in Norway yesterday (yes, you read that right), cementing the idea that Scandinavia is a hilariously strange place. (New York Times) Alright, alright, we all know that the bus can be a little sketchy at times. We can only hope that you don’t use it as an excuse […]

The Unexpected: A large boulder crushed a Utah woman who was in her bed. (BBC) The Expected: Blockbuster also continues its path downhill. (Digital Trends) The Unexpected: After a relatively mild winter so far, it’s pretty damn cold. (NBC) The Expected: The UN’s resolution against the country’s rocket launch didn’t faze North Korea a bit. (Australian) […]

If you’re dreaming of one day making a trip to North Korea, you’re probably going to be disappointed. However, Google chairman Eric Schmidt and his daughter Sophie were recently invited there, and Sophie wrote an interesting account of their strange visit. (Sophie in North Korea) You probably could’ve guessed this, but Obama’s second inauguration was […]

Believe it or not, while you’re hiding under your covers avoiding high school friends, the world is still going on, somewhere, and we continue to believe that it is rotating around NYC and, specifically, our very own Columbia.  Here’s what’s been happening outside of your house: In 2012, murders were at an all-time low, non-Apple […]

Happy last day of classes everyone! You’ve (*almost) made it through the semester without going crazy (*hopefully). Give yourself a pat on the back and have some congratulatory corgis to help you get through finals. We’re so close, guys! (BuzzFeed) Whether you’re sitting on your bed attempting to study or sitting in Butler quietly weeping, […]

The future—specifically the post-finals future—is looking pretty good compared to the present reality of the B.O. stench circulating the Butler reading rooms. If only studying for exams weren’t so difficult…(Buzzfeed) NASA Satellites of the future captured new images of the Earth at night. Pictures brought to you by the same people who created Beyoncé. (NASA, […]

When a fin whale washes up on a Malibu beach, authorities made the surprising wise decision to leave the carcass to decay. Bwog believes they have learned their lesson after an unfortunate incident involving dynamite and washed up whales. (Fox) Psy’s meteoric rise to fame for Gangnam Style puts his past in the spotlight. Netizens revealed Psy […]

This morning, you might need to check your privilege if… …you can relate to these women from Penn State, who thought it was a good idea to dress up as “Mexican stereotypes” for Halloween. (CNN) …you’ve always felt that you could get just a little bit farther away from every other human being on the entire […]

Snoop Lion earned more comment karma than Obama in his amazing reddit AMA yesterday. His only advice for young college student was “make sure u graduate”. Remember that.(Reddit) Scientists are having fun making cute videos about DNA that spells DNA after “accidentally” discovering a hydrogel that will automatically return to the shape of the vessel […]

Sheherazad Jaafari: “SIPA is a past chapter in my life.” (Communiqué) CC ’15 student turned dropout: “Columbia is a business enterprise, not a community.” (Spectator) Photographer of the picture before the fatal subway collision: “Every time I close my eyes, I see the image of death.” (New York Mag) Son of Besse Cooper, world’s former […]

So let’s be honest: everybody hates Mondays. The closer we get to finals, the truer this becomes. So, as you roll out of bed on Monday morning and question the life decisions that got you to this point, Bwog is here to help you cheer up! Calm down, take a deep breath, and feel better […]

In our presbuscent years, we craved (and maybe still do secretly crave) boy bands.  Although One Direction may not have much staying power, the boy band prototype will endure for years to come. (NYTimes) Popping your umpteenth Tums? No need to be gastro-intestinally shackled to antacids for indigestion relief—eliminating and adding certain foods from your diet can solve […]

With December officially upon us, we can look forward to delicious hot chocolate, holiday lights, and the end of the world as we know it. The countdown to the Mayan end of days has officially begun and Bwog would like to remind you to make the next 21 days count! (PC Mag) As a broke […]