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On October 25, 2017, something remarkable happened at the Future Investment Initiative Conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Sophia took the stage to publicly announce her citizenship. Doesn’t seem like a big deal, right? At a distance, her eyes, long lashes, great eyebrows, and gentle smile seem perfectly normal. That’s until you realize Sophia, who appears […]
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It is common knowledge that eating copious amounts of candy is not good for your health. Large amounts of sugar can cause dental caries, lead to blood sugar problems, and weight gain. It turns out, however, that some types of candy have a few more consequences than others. Black licorice has been a popular sweet […]
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Imagine you’re at the office and you want a snack from the vending machine in the break room. Instead of digging around for change or fishing through your wallet for your debit card, you simply wave your hand in front of the machine, money comes out of your bank account, and you get your snickers […]
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Approximately six million people break a bone every year in the United States [1]. There’s a good chance you know someone personally who has broken a bone – maybe that person is you. Regardless of whether or not it’s a simple stress fracture or a full-blown break, breaking a bone is painful, and the recovery […]
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Alice Roberts, an anatomist based in the United Kingdom, has been vocal about the imperfections of the human body. “I have often opined, in talks and in print, about what a hodge-podge of assembled parts the human body is,” Roberts says on her website [1]. “There are so many incompatible constraints on the design of […]
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Scientists have created the world’s first 3D-printed heart. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. In fact, every year it takes approximately 655 thousand lives. That means that one in every four deaths in the US are a result of heart disease [1]. For end-stage heart disease, the only option […]
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Growing up in the foster care system is difficult. The day a child is adopted out of that system is an incredibly joyous occasion. Now imagine what it must be like to be in foster care, get adopted and spend seven years with a family, only to one day have them abandon you. This is, […]
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If you think we’ve seen the end of scary-looking marine species, think again. Despite discovering dozens of new marine species every year, scientists are certain that much of the ocean remains a mystery. Seventy percent of the earth’s surface is covered by water and the majority of it is unexplored. In fact, less than five […]
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Every parent or grandparent wants their young ones to succeed in school. From getting good grades to getting even better friends, it warms the heart when that “perfect student” flies through school with flying colors. Reality is, more often than not, students struggle a lot throughout their studies. Fortunately or unfortunately, a student’s “success” usually […]
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You can’t help everyone, but you can help someone. People are always moving at fast paces, with places to go and goals to accomplish. There’s barely any time to notice that there are people around us who can’t fend for themselves. They need help, and no one has the time or energy to lend a […]
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Why anyone would take out the time to light up dozens of beehives? The beekeepers of Alvin in Brazoria County, Texas don’t really know, however, the entire community is stopping at nothing to find the perpetrators [1]. Just when the bees were about to get into their most active breeding season of the year, when […]
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Health officials discovered a woman who has posed as a nurse for 20 years. She was never certified to be one, yet she worked at a hospital in Jonquière, Quebec, Canada working in various departments during that time, including the operating room. The woman, whose name has not been disclosed, was able to get hired […]