This past summer, I worked at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), a marine science research institute with a variety of labs and facilities. In the middle of the summer, a lab I was involved with found out that some members would be taking a trip to Antarctica to collect samples. One of my good friends […]
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Modern medical advancements are largely dependent upon the strength of the technology used in the field. The skills of surgeons are enhanced by sophisticated tools that can be used in and out of the operating room. A recent, notable advancement in medical technology is the increased use of the intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging (iMRI) exam,
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If someone were to ask you the directions to a store, you may be able to explain the directions verbally, point to the general location, or even show them the location on a map. These abilities are largely restricted to humans, but other organisms have developed the ability to communicate in unique ways — notably,
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According to the UN, approximately half of the world’s population lives in urban areas, with this number projected to grow. It is more essential now than ever to mitigate the toll urban areas have on local climates and environments. Urban areas tend to be significantly hotter than their surroundings due to heat trapping and heat
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