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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While people tend to focus on COVID-19’s disruption to our daily routines, there was a separate world of consequences for wildlife. Animals have always had to adapt to the changing behaviors of human civilization by moving their habitats and adjusting their usage of resources like food, water, and shelter to maximize survival. The COVID-19 pandemic
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Many of us have the privilege of being able to use convenient and efficient items in all aspects of our lives. We use non-stick cookware to avoid having to viciously scrub their stainless steel counterparts after a long day of work. We use stain-resistant clothes that have the added benefit of being water-repellant. This privilege
Some people are familiar with gamma rays, known as gamma radiation, from their high school science courses or as what caused Bruce Banner to turn into the Hulk. This energetic form of light is the result of the decay of atomic nuclei. It is most common in space and usually ends up being absorbed by
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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
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Over time, people have developed countless tips and tricks for falling and staying asleep through the night. Counting sheep, yoga, meditation, reading, watching ASMR videos, melatonin, and essential oils … While some of these methods may work temporarily, they may not be the solution to long-term sleeping problems. All of these strategies share a common
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