While most people listen to music, deaf people feel it. Specifically, they can feel the vibrations produced by the sound waves, which are distinctive enough for them to process and translate into their own version of music. Deaf people often hold balloons at concerts to feel the acoustic vibrations, perceiving the rhythm of the music […]
War brings environmental concerns. Examples that typically come to mind include Agent Orange, nuclear weapons, deforestation — and now, energy. In February 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin initiated a military invasion of Ukraine that has since put the European Union in a tailspin of major decisions concerning their future relations with Russia, with energy being
Scientists study the Nord Stream methane leak in the Russia-Ukraine War Read More »
One could reasonably expect national symbols to be protected and upheld by their respective countries. In America, patriotic men and women wear shirts bolstering their beloved eagle, while in Canada, proud citizens have even brandished their currency with the fallen leaves of their national plant: the maple tree. The people of 1930s Australia, on the
National bird turned military threat: Australia’s Great Emu War Read More »
Today, the longest beard measures 17 feet, 6 inches. On average, facial hair grows about a half inch per month. To many, the beard is a common feature of a man — one that is rarely looked at when discussing evolution. What is its purpose? Does a beard have specific uses, or is it just
Fluffy beards: Safeguard or just for show? Read More »
In September of 2022, a research team working at the Gogo Formation sedimentary deposit in western Australia discovered the world’s oldest heart, located inside a fossilized prehistoric fish. The fish, classified as a placoderm, had been dead for approximately 380 million years. The placoderm is crucial to studying the evolution of modern-day vertebrates. Because they
The world’s oldest heart: Evolutionary insights from the 380 million-year-old fossil Read More »
Most people know that doctors must complete residency as part of their medical training, but have you ever wondered where the term originates? The origin of the term dates back to the late 1800s and early 1900s when residents were actually required to live at the hospitals in which they worked. In other words, from
Opinion: The odyssey of medical training and how burnout can lead to tragedy Read More »
This past summer, I worked at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), a marine science research institute with a variety of labs and facilities. In the middle of the summer, a lab I was involved with found out that some members would be taking a trip to Antarctica to collect samples. One of my good friends
The Drake Passage: The final barrier to Antarctica Read More »
Human beings are generally social creatures. Evolved from apes, we tend to form bonds and protect loved ones at all costs. If this characteristic is so ingrained in humans, then what would happen if a human were to become isolated? As it turns out, isolation can have serious lasting consequences, both unseen and seen. Loneliness
‘I’-solation: The effects of being alone Read More »
Picture this: a recently retired client with 1.3 million dollars in investable assets comes to you and asks how they should manage their money. You would need to think of how to best strategically suggest what to save, what to invest, how much to invest, and when to do so. This is the day in
Wealth management through an up-and-coming perspective Read More »