Becoming a parent can be one of the most rewarding experiences in life. However, parenting is a physically and financially daunting task that requires careful planning to ensure that a child is safe and will have an enriching life socially, physically, and mentally. Despite careful planning, children are at risk for a host of developmental […]
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Many of us have the privilege of being able to use convenient and efficient items in all aspects of our lives. We use non-stick cookware to avoid having to viciously scrub their stainless steel counterparts after a long day of work. We use stain-resistant clothes that have the added benefit of being water-repellant. This privilege
As food availability in the Northern Hemisphere decrease in the fall, many birds travel southward. This seasonal trend of mass travel is known as migration. To prepare for a large migration, birds often stock up on fruits and other food sources. But with invasive plant species overtaking their native counterparts, birds are struggling to obtain
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Originally dubbed as the “dirtiest harbor in America” by George Bush in the 1980s, Boston Harbor was a cesspool of toxic sewage and wastewater. Large amounts of pollution were constantly dumped into the harbor, damaging marine ecosystems alongside the Massachusetts coastline and causing extremely poor water quality. If people were to swim in the water,
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Considered a disgusting sight among the first surveyors of the Mojave Desert, the Joshua tree is a true symbol of resilience and strength. Its appearance is an aggressive silhouette, providing texture to the smooth Mojave Desert dunes. In fact, despite their look, they are not trees, but rather succulents. These succulents have stood the test
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The beauty of lights can be experienced all around, from the extravagant neon signs of Boston’s Downtown Crossing to the dazzling rows of lights glimmering from Seaport. However, if we take a step back and look to the natural world, we can see that the ocean has its own extravagant light shows. Millions of deep-sea
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