Brood Parasitism: Nature’s Surprising Parenting Strategy Cover Image: (Source) Disney’s Tarzan and The Jungle Book have one thing in common: abandoned children being raised by wild animals. Tarzan grew up alongside apes and Mowgli with... Read More
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In the world of TikTok, the aesthetic of “cottagecore” has become a growing fascination: romanticizing the wilderness and a simplified countryside lifestyle. One lucky crop has become the star of cottagecore vibes: mushrooms! From vintage... Read More
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The Olympics remain the great international showcase of harmonious athleticism and nationalistic pride, and this past February’s Winter Olympics in Beijing was no exception. Such a big competition sparks many news and controversies, one of... Read More
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Picture Teen Titan’s Cyborg’s multipurpose cybernetic arm cannon, Doctor Otto Octavius’ mechanical limbs, and the Winter Soldier’s vibranium arm. It seems crazy to imagine such scientifically accurate and effective pieces of technology, but in reality,... Read More
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Ever since I started living by myself in college, I’ve found joy in cooking. In fact, it has transformed into a kind of therapeutic respite from work. Something about slicing the multi-colored veggies, hearing them... Read More
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For the past few years, and especially throughout college, I’ve seen myself and the people around me struggle to work productively. Even though college students seem to be studying all day long, the transition to... Read More
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As the clock struck 12 A.M. on January 1st and we added 1 to the end of the calendar year, I flipped over in bed and scrolled through my feed, wondering if others were spending... Read More
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“Lately I’ve been feeling really isolated and trapped…I think quarantine has been taking over my life,” I sighed. “Hmm…let’s see. Have you tried taking a break outside every once in a while? Going for a... Read More
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The only consistent parts of my life in the past six months have been a lack of motivation and looming boredom. Scrolling mindlessly through my social media feed, I see people encouraging each other to... Read More