COVID-19 has had an unforeseen impact on education. What steps should students and educators take next?
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What are the Geopolitical Implications of the Coronavirus?
The political dynamics of Washington in recent years have been like an ’80s aerobics routine: full of thrashing and contortions, but with little actual movement. An endless succession of pseudo-“bombshells,” frenzied two-week scandals, and Twitter rampages created a jaded intensity — the perfect spectacle for the smartphone era. But the past […]
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Social Media’s Effect on the Coronavirus
In times of isolation, social media serves as a window to the rest of the world. Platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok– a rising video-sharing social media platform– are being used to bring people together as COVID-19 sweeps the globe. The platforms are being used for the communication of […]
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A look at COVID: a perspective of the virus’s effect on a local community
The COVID-19 coronavirus has persisted since its first appearance in January 2020, having a large ripple effect from the base of Wuhan, China and spreading across the globe. As time progressed, the impact of the virus was no longer merely an incident that was only observed through the national news […]
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Nuclear Energy: Past, Present, and Future
A brief foray into the history and developments in commercial nuclear technologies
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How well has Puerto Rico recovered since Hurricane Maria?
On Monday, September 20, 2017, Hurricane Maria passed through the United States territory of Puerto Rico. After it pummeled through the island, the devastating category 4 storm left nearly the entire population of Puerto Rico without electricity and a shortage of water and food. There were more than 4,600 deaths […]
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Why Quantum Computing Could Shape Tomorrow’s Economy
Breakthroughs in quantum computing have profound implications for the near future. Circuitry, complex algorithms, and cutting edge technology- the world of computer science has often been defined by these key facets. Its sheer potential for revolutionary change, coupled with its massive impact on everyday life, has made it a juggernaut […]
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The Belt and Road Initiative: Xi Jinping’s Rising Economical Plan
The Belt and Road initiative in China is referred to within its country as literally “one belt one road” (一帶一路). It gets its name in reference to the overland routes of rail and road transportation (the “belt”), as well as the sea routes of China (known as the Maritime Silk […]
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A Future of Change: How Genetic Engineering is Transforming Lives
Genetically modified crops may be the future of many developing nations. The merits of genetic engineering, of course, have been hotly debated over the past few years. With the advent of new technologies and techniques, genetic modification has become the new frontier in biological development: a frontier that, like all […]
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Bringing Internet to the Homes of Native Americans
Rural areas in the United States are the least connected. The struggle for many to gain access to high-speed broadband won’t be easy. It would be an understatement to say that today’s society is heavily dependent on the internet. Since the advent of the World Wide Web, millions of lives […]