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8 A.M. High School? Sleep Habits of Pandemic Teens Suggest Benefits of Later Start Times
The pandemic caused an upheaval in schooling, but introduced some flexibilities in scheduling that paradoxically allowed some teens to catch up on their sleep.
The pandemic caused an upheaval in schooling, but introduced some flexibilities in scheduling that paradoxically allowed some teens to catch up on their sleep.
Why Are Planets Round?
The ancient Greeks proved over 2,000 years ago that the Earth was round and figured out how big it was by using simple observations of the Sun.
The ancient Greeks proved over 2,000 years ago that the Earth was round and figured out how big it was by using simple observations of the Sun.
The History of 16th-Century Narcoleptic Walruses
Amongst the assorted curiosities described in Olaus Magnus' 1555 tome on Nordic life was the morse — a hirsute, fearsome walrus-like beast, that was said to snooze upon cliffs while hanging by its teeth.
Amongst the assorted curiosities described in Olaus Magnus’ 1555 tome on Nordic life was the morse — a hirsute, fearsome walrus-like beast, that was said to snooze upon cliffs while hanging by its teeth.
Standing Up Against Sexual Misconduct: Let’s Unite To Uproot This Evil
— The evolution of the human species is an everlasting process that continues to progress, with laminar flow. With time, we acquired several traits and discarded unimportant ones simultaneously. The early man examined its surroundings and identified the threats to its existence, and the needs required to sustain its existence. The Beauty of Maslow’s Hierarchy…
Extremophiles: Resilient Microorganisms That Help Us Understand Our Past – And Future
Throughout my career, I have been collecting organisms from extreme environments.
Throughout my career, I have been collecting organisms from extreme environments.
Melting Mongolian Ice Reveals Fragile Artifacts That Provide Clues About How Past People Lived
Frozen heritage is melting from mountain ice in every hemisphere.
Frozen heritage is melting from mountain ice in every hemisphere.
Will Nimbys Sink New Clean Energy Projects? The Evidence Says No – If Developers Listen To Local Concerns
Environmental laws such as the clean water act, clean air act and endangered species act also can affect energy-related projects.
Environmental laws such as the clean water act, clean air act and endangered species act also can affect energy-related projects.
A Century After the Appalachian Trail Was Proposed, Millions Hike It Every Year Seeking ‘the Breath of a Real Life’
One hundred years ago, MacKaye laid out his vision for the AT in an article for the Journal of the American Institute of Architects.
One hundred years ago, MacKaye laid out his vision for the AT in an article for the Journal of the American Institute of Architects.
What Does It Mean To ‘Never Forget’?
Living in a post 9/11 world 20 years afterward
Living in a post 9/11 world 20 years afterward
The Invasive Spotted Lanternfly Is Spreading Across the Eastern Us – Here’s What You Need To Know About This Voracious Pest
How did the spotted lanternfly get to the U.S., and how quickly is it spreading?
How did the spotted lanternfly get to the U.S., and how quickly is it spreading?
A 20-Foot Sea Wall Won’t Save Miami – How Living Structures Can Help Protect the Coast and Keep the Paradise Vibe
There’s no question that the city is at increasing risk of flooding as sea level rises and storms intensify with climate change.
There’s no question that the city is at increasing risk of flooding as sea level rises and storms intensify with climate change.
Small Climate Changes Can Have Devastating Local Consequences – It Happened in the Little Ice Age
People reported 17th-century blizzards as far south as Florida and the Chinese province of Fujian.
People reported 17th-century blizzards as far south as Florida and the Chinese province of Fujian.
Joe Williams: ‘The Need for Flavour’
This blog is about Joe Williams, the Leeds-born arts and heritage activist who researches the historic African presence in Yorkshire.
This blog is about Joe Williams, the Leeds-born arts and heritage activist who researches the historic African presence in Yorkshire.
Inside the Digital Society: Technological Disruption and Complex Societies
Technologies disrupt old ways of doing things.
Technologies disrupt old ways of doing things.
When Your Dream Job Is a Nightmare
What happens when you land your dream job but it turns out to be anything but?
What happens when you land your dream job but it turns out to be anything but?