For many couples, reliable birth control is an important aspect of their relationships. The field of male contraception is evolving to become more accessible and mainstream. Traditionally, a majority of birth control options are the responsibility of women. For male contraceptives to gain widespread acceptance, a broad shift in mindset is essential. Men must be […]
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Host cities for the Olympics are immediately welcomed by boosted tourism, new jobs, and a sense of pride in their city. However, the environmental impact of traveling spectators and athletes, construction of infrastructure, and transportation has been detrimental in past games. To combat this, the Paris Olympics and Paralympics put an extra emphasis on making
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Hives, rashes, shortness of breath, vomiting, and swelling are some of the quintessential symptoms of allergic reactions. To prevent these uncomfortable and sometimes life-threatening symptoms, those with food allergies have to be extra cautious in many aspects of their life, whether it is triple-checking if their gifted oatmeal cookies contain tree nuts (one of the
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Climate change is becoming increasingly prevalent and with it, flooding from rising sea levels is becoming a harsh reality for many coastal communities across the globe. Sea level rise causes flooding during high tide, larger storm surges during tropical storms, and coastal erosion. Due to the many impacts of rising sea levels, climate migrations are
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“…he listened eagerly to the story of her life and she was equally eager to hear the story of his, but although they had a clear understanding of the logical meaning of the words they exchanged, they failed to hear the semantic murmurs of the river flowing through them.” A compelling exploration of conversational disconnect
Everyone knows how common viruses work. A drink is shared, a doorknob is touched, a sneeze is spread. Come flu season, friends and families routinely begin washing their hands and keeping their distance to prevent viral genomes from entering their cells, injecting their genetic material, and hijacking their bodies. Now imagine a similar phenomenon, but
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Often viewed as vampiric blood suckers and rabies vectors, bats have a notoriously negative reputation invoking fear and disgust. Yet, people’s preconceived notions exclude the importance of these flying mammals. Bats are essential to the environment, the economy, and human well–being by controlling insect populations, pollinating plants, and dispersing seeds. A new study published in
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From “lowrider psychedelic soul Thursday early morning” to “delulu masterpiece Saturday afternoon,” Spotify seems to have an uncanny ability to predict our musical needs. However, Spotify’s carefully curated “daylists” are far more than just personalized music — they are part of a business model that turns your listening into data, fueling one of the most
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With pressure that crushes most underwater rovers, water below freezing, and pitch-black conditions, the deep ocean has scarcely been explored. Only a select few scientists have traveled to the deepest trench in the world’s oceans and little is known about the organisms that dwell there. Approximately 26% of the seafloor has been mapped, leaving the
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