Nature has provided endless wonder and inspiration for philosophers and artists since the birth of civilization. Now, increasing numbers of scientists have turned to Mother Nature, not as a source of beauty and contemplation, but to seek her guidance as the most resourceful engineer. In 1997, author Janine Benyus coined the term “biomimicry” to describe […]
The concept of normalcy is heavily relied upon within healthcare in order to classify and diagnose individuals who are deemed to be “abnormal.” However, the idea of abnormality may be heavily contributing to stigma within the clinical psychology field. Because of this concern, Northeastern renamed its “Abnormal Psychology” course. To discuss this topic, I sat
I met Rob Leeper at my first co-op. When I started working, I was overwhelmed, to say the least. I did not know what I was doing or how to operate any sort of machinery for the first couple of weeks and although everyone I knew encouraged me to ask for help, it was difficult
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As of 2021, 367 million tons of plastics were produced globally, with over 22% composed of single-use items. Thanks to its durability, versatility, and ease of production, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) has become the most common form of plastic in disposable products like water bottles and grocery bags. Despite some successes in reducing single-use plastics in
Many of us often find ourselves lost in a trance, sucked into spending hours and hours on our devices without even realizing it. While screens have benefited the world in copious forms in the past decade, they have concurrently created widespread harmful effects on the well-being of humans. The recent global pandemic quarantined families and
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“How much do we have to pay you to lighten it up?” a nurse asked Psyche Loui, who was flooding a nursing home cafeteria with the dark tones of a Beethoven sonata. Loui had been volunteering at the nursing home after her high school classes and only moments before discovered they had a piano. Challenged
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Needles are one of the most common and essential tools in the medical field. Allowing substances to be injected directly into the bloodstream for easier access, they’ve revolutionized the practice of medicine. The needle has had many improvements and enhancements over the centuries, but despite how perfect needles seem, they have one fatal flaw: They’re
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