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Virtual Volunteering: How You Can Help
In this article I’ll be talking about some interesting volunteer opportunities I came across while trying to find something to do during social isolating.
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The Golden Ratio: Aesthetically meritorious or misapplied calculation ?
In this article, we will be delving into more about this infamous ratio and what it really means in different contexts. Is there any truth to this definition of beauty or is there no aesthetic value behind the mathematics?
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Book Review: Gift of Fear by Gavin DeBecker
The premise of the book is that human beings have an innate “gut sense” that often warns us, ahead of time, of any imminent danger. While we may try to rationalize with this feeling, this book shows us that it may be better to err on the side of caution and to trust what our inner feeling may be telling us.
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Sick in College: Life Saving Signs
Most colleges and universities either require or strongly recommend students live in the dorms for at least their freshman year.Continue Reading
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College Life: Freshman Advice
The transition to college is undoubtedly a difficult one, especially for many students this may be the first time they are away from their support systems back home. Here are some pieces of academic and social advice that pertain to making the best of your college experience!
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7 Science YouTube Channels To Binge Watch
Here is a list of interesting YouTube channels to binge on in all the new free time you have (or during exams- we don’t judge).
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What is SCID and who is the “Boy in the Bubble”?
The story of David Vetter begins in 1971 at a time where there was little known about the nature of Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disease (SCID). There are many types of primary immunodeficiency diseases, however, SCID is the most serious type.
The Transformative Possibilities of Graphene
Graphene is a compound similar to coal, graphite or diamond but that differs in the rearrangement of carbon atoms and the unique shape it is able to take on. When we think of a chunk of a diamond- you typically picture the 3D version with an x,y, and z dimensionality present. So how does graphene differ from these other compounds? A Noble Prize was awarded in 2010 for this discovery.
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Advancements in the Clinical Treatment and Detection of Alzheimer’s
It is believed that the brain’s neurons die and break down as a result of Alzheimer’s. This process is known to involve high levels of amyloid and tau- a peptide and a protein respectively. However, other factors are currently being explored as possibly playing a role in the neurodegenerative effects of the illness.
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The Silent Epidemic of Caffeine Addiction in Students
It seems like today the staples of any finals or midterm season include study materials, breakdowns and an exorbitant amount of caffeine. Whether its in the form of a venti macchiato, multiple Red Bulls, a five hour energy or cold brew, many students and young adults rely on caffeine to get through their days (especially at times of high stress). As demands from school and work seem to increase and results still need to be achieved, a lot of my peers and others have leaned on using caffeine as a way to cope with all the additional stressors.
Blockchain
Blockchain is designed to create a framework for secure, online transactions.
We Seriously Need to Rethink How We Teach STEM
This issue is prevalent across many schools and curriculums. Students are involved in activities that fundamentally should involve basic STEM principles, but are instead told to blindly use formulas or simply to believe that a phenomenon occurs just cause.
