Alien Pollutants: Coming Soon to a City Near You Kaitlin Solimine Medicine, Science, Science & Medicine Particulate matter easily enters air streams and waterways, traveling tens of thousands of miles and making for a much more insidious form of pollutant. Here are five ways pollutants are now invading a quaint country town near you
Is Reading Dead? How Technology and Literature Share a Common Code Sarah LaBrie Art & Literature, Arts & Culture, Science, Science & Medicine In the post-digital age, need the relationship between technology and the humanities be a strained one?
Science vs. “The Book”: Seeking Answers to Life’s Greatest Questions Sarah Rose Nordgren Religion, Science, Science & Medicine The debate rages on while science’s “joy of discovery” and Creationism’s “Book” compete for attention in politics and education. Who will win and what are the ramifications for America’s educational system?
Vanity Height: Behind the Scaffolding of the World’s Tallest Buildings Daniel Safarik Art & Literature, Arts & Culture, Science, Science & Medicine For tall, iconic buildings, height is often a revered quality, but how is it measured and what is the impact?
Pet or Predator? What Our Relationship to Animal Icons Says About Us Sarah LaBrie Psychology, Science, Science & Medicine Humankind’s relationship with the animal world has always been fraught with conflict. Enter Blackfish: 2013’s breakout Sundance documentary that tells the story of the 2010 death of Sea World trainer Dawn Brancheau. Blackfish and the ensuing controversy have opened up a necessary conversation about the ethics of using animals as entertainment.
Drink Up? The Worldwide Water Crisis Dr. Wendong Wang Economics, Government, Politics & Economics, Science, Science & Medicine Water is everywhere: in our tubs, our bottles, our lakes, our bodies. And with scientific studies, such as in this Journal of Climate, reporting that average rainfall is increasing, it’s difficult to...
3D Printing: The Future of Manufacturing Dr. Wendong Wang Science, Science & Medicine This August, NASA revealed that their 3D printer for outer space—made in partnership with Made In Space, a startup based in California—passed several initial tests required for space flight. Their goal is...