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Extremophiles: Life In The Harshest Corners Of Earth
For most of human history, scientists worldwide assumed that suitable living conditions require moderate temperatures, stable environments
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A Recount Of The World’s First Successful Slave Revolt And Birth Of A Black Republic
The Haitian Revolution, lasting from 1791 to 1804, was arguably one of the most significant and transformative events in North America
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The Concerning Impacts Of Male-Centric Medical Research And Healthcare Systems
A 2020 report found that only one percent of healthcare research and innovation was invested in female-specific conditions
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History


Tsutomu Yamaguchi: The Man Who Survived Not One, But Two Atomic Bombs
In the summer of 1945, World War II finally came to an end, at the surrendering of Japan in Tokyo Bay. Out of all the stories that have come
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A Recount Of The World’s First Successful Slave Revolt And Birth Of A Black Republic
The Haitian Revolution, lasting from 1791 to 1804, was arguably one of the most significant and transformative events in North America
4 min read


The Lavender Scare And The Costs of Cold War Hysteria
During the Cold War, the United States was shaped by the goal of containing communism. The Red Scare is well known because of its focus on
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Technology
Aviation
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Beginner — How Carbon Capture Is Helping Us Combat Climate Change
Many people have heard about climate change and global warming. News stories often talk about the consistency of rising temperatures


Advanced — What Is Cloud Computing, And How Is It Used To Store Our Information?
In today’s digital world, almost every activity, like sending emails, streaming movies, saving photos, completing homework online
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Science


Extremophiles: Life In The Harshest Corners Of Earth
For most of human history, scientists worldwide assumed that suitable living conditions require moderate temperatures, stable environments
4 min read


The Concerning Impacts Of Male-Centric Medical Research And Healthcare Systems
A 2020 report found that only one percent of healthcare research and innovation was invested in female-specific conditions
6 min read


Why Nuclear Waste Is Not Actually Waste
For many people, the first image that pops into mind when they hear “nuclear energy” isn’t a glowing city powered by reliable, clean energy
4 min read


What Is The Ozma Problem, And Why Does It Matter?
If I asked you to explain the difference between right and left to a friend, you would probably show them your hands and say which is which
6 min read
Finance
Quizzes


Is Higher Education Worth The Risk Of Taking Out Student Loans?
Higher (post-secondary) education, particularly four-year college, is an expensive investment that many people can’t afford to finance out
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Elon Musk’s Two-Part Master Plan For Tesla Motors
The Tesla that we know today stems from an almost two decade plan formulated by Elon Musk. The story of Tesla Motors begins in 2006 when
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Politics & Government


How The September 11 Attacks Reshaped American Law And Targeted Muslim Communities
Terrorism is often defined as the use of violence against civilians to achieve political or ideological goals. It emerges from political
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What Are Private Military Companies (PMCs), And Why Are They Controversial?
Modern warfare in the 21st century has changed to something far beyond the simple battlefields and strategies of the past. Although state
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The Impact of Ranked-Choice Voting On Elections In The United States
As politics in the U.S. becomes more polarized, reformers and voters have started to look for alternative electoral systems that have a
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