There’s a reason why some are naturally gifted artists and others are born mathematicians, some are social butterflies while others recharge with solitude, and some study using repetition while others can take a mental photo. When it comes to brain structure, everyone is different. An individual’s traits have much to do with upbringing, context, and […]
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To most, irrational numbers seem — well — irrational. We may be familiar with pi (π), Euler’s Number (e), and the square root of two, but a lesser known irrational number may hold many secrets to the universe: the Golden Ratio. From the Pyramids of Giza to the Mona Lisa to vegetables, this number can
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While cities cover only 2 percent of the Earth’s land area, they house upwards of 55 percent of the world’s population and account for a whopping 70 percent of greenhouse gas emissions. It is estimated that nearly 70 percent of the population will live in cities by 2050 and bring with them a hefty carbon
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It often seems like finding the perfect running shoes is more strenuous than running a race. Do you have high, low, or medium pronation? Do you heal or toe strike? What’s your weekly mileage? What type of ground are you running on? With all of the options on the market, choosing the right pair can
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It’s nearly impossible to go to the grocery store and not get overwhelmed by diet labels — “vegan friendly,” “keto this,” “paleo that.” Conflicting information and social trends may leave you wondering, “which one is healthiest?” As it turns out, the healthiest diet may not be one at all, for both your physical and mental
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As city dwellers, it is safe to say that we spend the vast majority of our time in the built environment. While a weekend ski day, summer camping trip, or even a walk through the Boston Common might make us feel one with nature, we could all do with a little more outdoors. Biophilic architecture
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Across the globe, many cities have committed to becoming net zero energy, or net zero for short, in the near future, and Boston is one of them. Net zero is achieved when the amount of carbon burned is equal to the amount of renewable energy created or eliminated. Mayor Marty Walsh has signed an executive
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Turning off lights when you leave a room; unplugging chargers when they are not in use; taking shorter showers; carpooling and using public transportation. All of these actions, while important to adapt to the age of global warming, leave very little impact in the long run. In order to keep rising temperatures below 2 degrees
One of the most hotly contested and wildly misunderstood topics concerning health and the environment is genetically modified organisms, or GMOs. GMOs are crops that have been altered to exhibit certain characteristics; this could mean plants could be infused with genes not innate to them, or they could have them removed. Plants can be altered
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