Without a doubt, the right “not to be hungry” is one of the most important and basic human rights. However, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, 795 million people out of 7.3 billion people are not guaranteed this basic right, while more than 1.3 billion tons of food are thrown out without…
Category: Science, Technology, Health, and Environment
Smog Eating Tower in Beijing
Innovator Daan Roosegaarde and a team of experts created a smog cleaner tower that uses ion technology to filter air. The success of the smog cleaning tower is a solution to China’s biggest problem: pollution. Made out of durable steel, the 23 feet tower, which is composed with rings, donates 1000 cubic meter of clean…
Teen Suicide
Suicide: Noun; the intentional taking of one’s own life. In United States, suicide is the third leading cause of death of those between ages 15-24. For years, suicide has been in the top ten reasons for teenage death and numbers have been rising since early 2000’s. According to the 2015 results from the Centers of…
Ravens are Ridiculously Smart
Films featuring animals, such as the Planet of the Apes series, suggest that an ape’s intellect is similar to a human’s intellect. However, there is no talk about ravens. When you categorize animals by their intelligence, you tend to measure the size of their brains. Interestingly, despite the tiny brains ravens have, they are incredibly…
When Should We Go to Sleep?
As children, we climb into our beds and go to sleep according to the bedtime that our parents determine. However, as we grow older, we no longer sleep as long as we did when we were younger. So, the big question is: when is the best time to go to sleep? How many hours of…
Environmental Concerns from Palawan
The Province of Palawan is called “The Most Beautiful Island in the World” by the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards. Furthermore, according to Conde Nast Traveler editor Cynthia Drescher, “Palawan is home to nature reserves on both land and sea, with dolphins just offshore, marine gardens of giant clam, sea turtles nesting on white…
Editor’s Column: Climate Change and the Economy
The earth has been experiencing the effects of an immense climate change, as greenhouse gas emissions, previously seen as no more than a small drawback of fuel resources, hit the US with full force. There is new research that shows alarming major climate changes all over the world. Already an area that houses some of…
Body Exhibit Opens at California Science Center
On May 20th this year, Gunther von Hagens’ Body Worlds Pulse Exhibit opened in LA’s California Science Center to be shown for nine months. First hosted in Tokyo in 1995, this world traveling anatomy exhibit has made its way to over 50 locations around the world to educate the public about the human body. The…
The Largest Airbag Recall Ever Recorded in History
The Takata corporation, by name, may be unfamiliar to most people. However, many people still remember the Airbag recall from many Japanese and other motor companies. From this recall, 53 million vehicles were eligible and the Takata corporation was fined $200 million by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA). At the time, the Takata corporation…
The Roles of Therapy Dogs In Our Society
Known to provide psychological support and and comfort, therapy dogs work with people all ages, from little children to elders. Therapy dogs go to schools, hospices, hospitals, nursing homes, and more to offer relief and hasten recovery. On the job, they are very friendly, easy going, and interact with others well. Dogs were not discovered…