HEALTHCARE

Much to the surprise of scientists and the public, PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, have been found in pads and tampons. Commonly known as “forever chemicals” for their environmentally harmful nature, these “ubiquitous and persistent manufacturing chemicals have been linked by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to a range of health ills….

COMPUTER SCIENCE

But that feeling tends to fade with AI-generated art. I’ve tried tools like style transfer, where a drawing takes on the look of a Van Gogh or a Picasso. It’s technically impressive and sometimes fun, but it often feels more like applying a filter than engaging in a creative process.

POP CULTURE

Hair has always been more than just a personal style choice, it’s a statement. Whether bold or subtle, changing hair color has been a way for people to express themselves, challenge norms, and even signal identity. Today, although we view it as a form of self-expression and aesthetics, its significance runs much deeper.Since ancient times, hair has been a crucial part of our identities.

HEALTHCARE

With the influence of social media, specifically TikTok, oil pulling has become the newest “health” trend. Throughout the history of TikTok trends, from dangerous pranks to clique storytelling, following TikTok Trends has never been the wisest decision. 

Oil pulling is the act of swishing natural oils…

LITERARY ANALYSIS

The Book Thief is Markus Zusak’s novel exploring the Holocaust and its impact on both Jewish and non-Jewish Germans. Although the novel is focused on Liesel and her life hiding a Jewish German, Max, Zusak also zeros in on her journey to understanding the power literature and words can have.

BUSINESS

Investing your money in AI stocks is one of the transformative sectors in the economy. AI investing requires the knowledge of unique attributes such as evolving markets and emerging startups. Since AI is a broad and fast-evolving field with algorithms and computational techniques, it has allowed many industries to improve its efficiency.

LITERARY ANALYSIS

Having a goal in life provides something to pursue, a reason to keep improving and growing. Oedipus Rex by Sophocles is a Greek tragedy following Oedipus Rex and his pursuit of his future despite hardships. Sophocles’ message in Oedipus Rex tells us that despite past mistakes, looking towards the future, reflecting on the past, and persevering through momentary setbacks allow individuals to become better people.

OPINION

But, on the other side of the conversation: does that encourage people to text while driving just because they feel safer letting go of the steering wheel? What’s to say that having autopilot won’t encourage someone who's intoxicated to drive? Therefore, these AI features and sensors can be easily misused by drivers. Tesla Autopilot serves as an invitation for people, like my carpool driver, to multitask while driving.

POP CULTURE

Covid. The topic discussed around the world for almost two years. It has kept everyone isolated, changing the standard way of communication: from in-person to distance. With that being said, as the value of distance communication increases, the usage of certain apps also increases. And what are those “certain” apps? Social Media.

POP CULTURE

While the idea of a toilet was found significant, it was not only in 1861, did Joseph Adamson make a new sanitation advancement. Through Thomas Twyford's help, Adamson created a model similar to the modern toilets in our houses today. The design had features identical to the first flush toilet but had the quality of isolating waste odors.