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How to Recognize the Symptoms of Hypoxia and Hypoxemia Early

Jul 29, 2025 - Lou Farrell

Even mild oxygen shortages can snowball from nuisance to medical emergencies in minutes. Hypoxia — too little oxygen in the tissues — and hypoxemia — too little oxygen in the blood — share overlapping signs,…

Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy — the most active volcano in Europe

7 Ways Mount Etna’s Eruption Impacts Sicily’s Ecosystems

Jul 24, 2025 - Ellie Gabel

What happens to life when a volcano reshapes the land? Mount Etna offers a rare look.

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The Fascinating Chemistry of a Simple Candle Flame

Jul 9, 2025 - Lou Farrell

Candles are a simple staple of birthday parties and cozy evenings, but they are deceptively complicated. Lighting the wick causes combustion, and the reactions are so ubiquitous to view that people miss the complexity behind…

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Exploring the Effectiveness of Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy in Treating Anxiety

Jul 1, 2025 - Lou Farrell

Novel technologies are only making therapy more considerate and advanced. Humans have come far from conventional exposure treatment methods by introducing virtual reality (VR) in therapy. Discover if it is effective and how virtual reality…

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What Is Celestial Navigation and the Tools to Do It?

Jun 19, 2025 - Ellie Gabel

Ancient celestial navigation techniques are still useful today. Find your way around the world like a true explorer.

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What Is Geoengineering, and Why Is It a Controversial Solution to Climate Change?

Jun 10, 2025 - Lou Farrell

There was once a time when rising sea levels, record-breaking hurricanes, extreme heat waves and mass climate-induced migrations were merely a threat as scientists warned of the potential fallout of a changing planet. Unfortunately, the…

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How (and Why) Proper Pharmaceutical Storage Practices are Implemented

May 27, 2025 - Lou Farrell

When picking up a prescription from the pharmacy, one might wonder how the drug arrived and whether it is safe and effective. The journey of these medications from the manufacturer to the patient is highly…

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Curious How Astronauts Return to Routine on Earth? Here’s How That Re-Learning Process Works

May 13, 2025 - Lou Farrell

Life in space is an incomparably unique experience only a select few can have. It can transform the mind and body in a way nothing else on Earth can, so what happens when astronauts return…

Are GMOs Good or Bad for You and the Food Industry?

Apr 29, 2025 - Emily Newton

Are GMOs a breakthrough for food security or a hidden risk?

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5 Eco-Friendly Innovations That Could Change the World

Apr 25, 2025 - Lou Farrell

As people become more aware that many of their activities and actions affect the environment, many innovative thinkers are developing solutions to tackle known problems and change the world for the better. Which eco-friendly innovations…

The Role of Nanomedicine in Personalized Treatment

Apr 17, 2025 - Lou Farrell

Nanomedicine is rapidly changing modern health care, using nanoscale materials and tools to accurately diagnose, treat and monitor diseases. As research advances and clinical trials expand, it’s becoming a powerful ally in the push toward…

The Impact of Digital Therapeutics on Medicine

Apr 15, 2025 - Emily Newton

Digital therapeutics have become more prominent in modern medicine. How do they help?