The COVID-19 pandemic that has now reached over 200 countries and territories around the world has impacted every aspect of society [1]. Millions of people have been sickened and thousands have died, economies have been hit, and life as we once knew it has come to a near-complete stand-still. And while humanity has been collectively…
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In today’s fast-paced modern world, we are incessantly bombarded by information, images, and noise. We live in a state of constant sensory overload and interact with our environment and each other more often through our smartphones than in-person. Since the industrial revolution, new technology has been invented at a dizzying pace, always with the intent…
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As many parts of the world are going into lockdown due to the recent coronavirus outbreak, many businesses and establishments are being forced to shut down to keep people indoors and safe from exposure. While there are people fortunate enough to work from home, millions of business owners are currently out of work and a…
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As many parts of the world are going into lockdown due to the recent coronavirus outbreak, many businesses and establishments are being forced to shut down to keep people indoors and safe from exposure. While there are people fortunate enough to work from home, millions of business owners are currently out of work and a…
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Right now, humanity has viruses on its mind. 2020 has been marred by a global coronavirus pandemic and of April 6th, it has left more than 72,000 dead and put the global economy at grave risk. [1] But this coronavirus causing all the trouble is only one virus out of several thousand that have been…
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As the number of new COVID-19 cases in mainland China have fallen dramatically, government officials have begun to slowly relax restrictions on travel, public gatherings, and public spaces. After three months of quarantine and self-isolation, the people of China, of course, are eager to resume a normal life. Recent images from the country show streets…
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This April we are supposed to get the biggest, brightest supermoon of the year: the Super Pink Moon. It is set to be in the sky on the evening of Tuesday, April 7th until it sets early the following morning. We know 2020 hasn’t gotten off to a good start (and that’s putting it very…
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If you visit a grocery store’s produce section, there’s one fruit that you are almost definitely going to see: the banana. Bananas are a healthy fruit loaded with fiber, potassium, and other vitamins. [1] And chances are, whether you’ve eaten 10, 100, or 1,000 bananas in your life, you’ve eaten the same exact type of…
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If you visit a grocery store’s produce section, there’s one fruit that you are almost definitely going to see: the banana. Bananas are a healthy fruit loaded with fiber, potassium, and other vitamins. [1] And chances are, whether you’ve eaten 10, 100, or 1,000 bananas in your life, you’ve eaten the same exact type of…
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Usually, when we read the news that has anything to do with the environment, it’s negative. CO2 levels are on the rise, wildlife is dying in massive bushfires in Australia, human activity is destroying biodiversity… the list is seemingly endless. Finally, however, we may have something to cheer about. According to researchers, the ozone layer…
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Usually, when we read the news that has anything to do with the environment, it’s negative. CO2 levels are on the rise, wildlife is dying in massive bushfires in Australia, human activity is destroying biodiversity… the list is seemingly endless. Finally, however, we may have something to cheer about. According to researchers, the ozone layer…
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Life in the oceans is getting harder by the year for nearly every species of sea turtle. There are seven species of sea turtle and, according to the World Wildlife Federation, nearly all of them are endangered. Three are considered critically endangered. [1] Their primary threats are various forms of exploitation, like being hunted for…
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Scientists from the University of British Columbia have discovered pieces of a lost continent underneath Baffin Island, Nunavut, believed to have been buried more than 150 million years ago [1]. Nunavut is a large, remote and sparsely populated territory in northern Canada. The territory has been of particular interest for gem-mining companies seeking to study…
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130 years after being recorded for the first time, we finally have the first-ever photograph of the South Philippine Dwarf Kingfisher, a beautiful little bird native to the Philippines. (1) No Photos, please! This brightly colored bird is the smallest of the species of birds known as the King Fishers. It’s so tiny and so…
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Last year, Californians near Lake Berryessa reservoir, located 75 miles north of San Francisco, were treated to a rare sight: a so-called “glory hole” in the reservoir draining excess rain water. It’s been described as an inverted fountain and, perhaps less gloriously, like a toilet being flushed. No matter how you describe it, it’s an…
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Imagine you are walking on your favorite trail or through your local park, when you notice a tree stump that looks different from the rest. This stump looks like it’s covered in a beautiful rock, maybe even… a precious gem? That can’t be real, can it? What you are seeing is real and can happen:…
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“I looked around the city and wondered what I would feed my newborn daughter. It became clear that I needed to create it myself. So I hurried to build a vegetable garden.” – Jamiah Hargin Jamiah Hargins was unaware that he was about to revolutionize his neighborhood when he moved to the West Adams area…
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“I looked around the city and wondered what I would feed my newborn daughter. It became clear that I needed to create it myself. So I hurried to build a vegetable garden.” – Jamiah Hargin Jamiah Hargins was unaware that he was about to revolutionize his neighborhood when he moved to the West Adams area…
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As the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, continues to spread throughout the globe, scientists and medical researchers have been working tirelessly to determine the source of the outbreak in order to better understand how its spread. After extensive research, scientists have now concluded that the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 likely originated in bats, then somehow passed to…
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Since the first cases were reported in China in December 2019, the novel coronavirus has swept across the entire globe, affecting every continent on Earth except Antarctica [1]. The impact of the virus has been felt nearly everywhere- by individuals, families, and businesses small and large. The economic consequences of the vast number of global…
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As the world currently battles the Covid-19 virus, countries are closing down cinemas, cafes, bars, and other public places that will facilitate the spread of the virus. In Spain, people have been restricted from leaving their houses. In Italy, restrictions have also been placed on people owing to the rising number of infected persons. In…
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Climate change has had a devastating impact on our planet, an alarming number of animal species have either gone extinct or are under the threat of extinction as a direct result of human activity. In fact, scientists have now determined that humanity has killed 83 percent of all wild mammals, and half of all plants….
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In 2015, a number of countries from around the world ratified the Paris Agreement, which requires all parties to put forth their best efforts through nationally determined contributions (NDC’s) to lower their CO2 emissions and strengthen the global response to climate change [1]. For their part in the agreement, the Dutch government has pledged to…
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Hummingbirds are extremely smart creatures. In fact, they are some of the smartest birds in nature, with brains larger in comparison to their body size than any other birds [1]. Several studies have shown that they will recognize every single flower in their territory and even migration routes. Then there’s the parental care trait found…
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After several decades of extensive research, scientists finally established that truly, embryos from several bird species such as quails and chicken can hear through their eggs [1]. Some other species listen to their parents’ incubation calls and may be able to mimic the sounds exactly when they hatch. However, embryonic learning has always been associated…
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What’s the furthest distance you have ever swum? A few lengths of your neighbor’s pool? From one end of the swim area at camp to another? There have been some people throughout history who have swum some pretty remarkable distances. American Sarah Thomas has swum across the English Channel four times. A team of six…
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While actual treasure hunts don’t usually roll around every day (or ever), you can give yourself a thrilling crystal-digging experience by visiting a gem site near you. There are several of these sites scattered across the U.S. where you can mine natural crystals and gems for your keeping. The south in particular is spotted with…
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Many Americans love bald eagles. After all, this symbolic bird is the national emblem of the United States and has been since 1782. The bald eagle was chosen as the national emblem for the US because they were long-lived, strong, and majestic in appearance. At the time, they were believed only to live in North…
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Fireflies, also called lightning bugs, are little nocturnal winged insects the size of paper clips. Many people can spot them in warm environments and on summer evenings, often in humid regions in the Americas and Asia. Those who have never seen a firefly in person have been introduced to them by the character Ray in…
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Fireflies, also called lightning bugs, are little nocturnal winged insects the size of paper clips. Many people can spot them in warm environments and on summer evenings, often in humid regions in the Americas and Asia. Those who have never seen a firefly in person have been introduced to them by the character Ray in…
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When I was younger, I loved dandelions. When someone told me “they are just weeds,” I took that as a personal offense. After all, they’re just a pretty shade of yellow and they are the only “flowers” on the lawn my parents won’t get mad at me for picking and weaving into my hair. It…
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