For all of its dramatics, heartbreak is a chaotic, overwhelming experience. From having a frustrating tangle of emotions lodged inside to even feeling physical pain, people often feel like their heartbreak controls them more than they can handle. Science shows that it just might. Florence Williams, a prominent science writer, went through a sudden divorce […]
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Glass is an integral part of modern buildings, appreciated for its uniquely transparent nature that provides a literal window to the outside world. Made mostly of sand, sodium carbonate, and limestone, glass resists intense weather patterns and precipitation and is recyclable and relatively inexpensive to produce. However, glass has several weaknesses — it is thermally
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Everyone enjoys the summer days when the sun shines and there isn’t a cloud in the sky. Some choose to soak in the sun, many use sunscreen, and others, well, burn. Clothing, sun-avoiding behaviors, and sunblock are methods that offer sun protection, yet many individuals fail to implement any. Various scientific studies reveal data on
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“Just relax your arm,” the nursing student from Northeastern University said calmly as she administered the vaccine into my arm. A million thoughts rushed through my mind as I sat in the chair. What if I have an allergic reaction? How sick will I become? Luckily, no major symptoms arose after the initial injection, and
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We’ve all had moments of indecision, moments where we’re trapped in a certain way of thinking and can’t find the answer to the problem we’re solving. Whether it’s a question of how one phrases what they’re thinking, what one should major in, or what job offer one should take, we all face difficult decisions daily.
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Amidst the “save the bees” movement, honey bees tend to dominate the spotlight, and it is easy to understand why. The western honey bee, Apis mellifera, is utilized in agriculture around the world. Farmers in the United States rely on the fuzzy, charismatic insect to pollinate nearly 100 different crops, and, of course, for the
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Carbon dioxide levels, sea levels, and temperature are rising – all indicators commonly associated with climate change. However, an indicator more complex and less well known is the movement of ocean water in the Atlantic, specifically the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC). The AMOC is the large-scale process of the movement of warm water on
TikTok’s “that girl” has taken social media by storm. With a green juice in hand on her way to a spin class, she has come across everyone’s “for you page,” Pinterest board, or Instagram explore. This seemingly flawless and utterly productive way of life has become the new standard of living for younger generations. However,
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Artificial Intelligence (AI), one of the greatest advancements humans have developed to date, has the power to augment the growth of healthcare, education, media, and job training — as well as physical and mental health. However, AI cannot ultimately improve any of these areas if the supporting data encodes biases in race, gender, and ethnicity.
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