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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Monkeys can play video games with their minds. Rats can control each others’ brains. Previously injured humans can restore sensation and function in limbs. These impossible-sounding events are all achievable with brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), which are systems that use electrical devices to collect neural signals from the central nervous system and, using algorithms, translate them
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Many have heard of the term “female hysteria,” a pejorative, outdated, catch-all term that refers to any complaints a female has about their health. The implication in this so-called diagnosis is that the health concerns are invented in the patient’s head. Symptoms attributed to female hysteria have varied throughout history, from anxiety and tremors to
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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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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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Sounds are an important part of perception. For most, the sensation of hearing complements the view of their environment, helping them further immerse in it. Given this, living in Boston may prevent most students from experiencing nature to its fullest. While parks and gardens around the city allow people to view greenery, most still cannot
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