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The expiration of a licensing deal between Spotify and Kakao Entertainment in February of 2021 led to the removal of hundreds of Korean artists’ music worldwide. Instantly, thousands of…

Despite cramming being an ineffective way to perform well on exams, sometimes it becomes a necessity, and when it does, precious minutes of an already tight schedule can’t be wasted, so…

Sleep deprivation is extremely common in college students as we struggle to make deadlines and juggle classes. However, sleep should be made a higher priority when considering the long…

Dreams: they are intense, picturesque, and lucid all in one small interval of time. However, despite their vivid and overt nature, many individuals report their inability to recall any…

Whether it's climate change, cancer treatment, or simply a wrinkle-free shirt, scientists and engineers just need to think bigger. Well, maybe not; maybe they need to think smaller.…

We’ve all seen the options of dried pasta spanning aisles in the grocery store and oohed and ahhed over the flavors and fillings of fresh pasta in cold cases, but what is it like to make…

As a member of Generation Z, we have all endured the comments about phones dominating our lives and ruining our attention span. Growing up in the Digital age where fifteen-second Tik Tok…

A majority of us can recall that at some point in our childhood, we looked up at the night sky in awe; a myriad of stars, planets, and constellations. There existed countless wonders as…

Over the recent past, we can all agree that AI has made an impressive forthcoming in the technology world. While AI has been under manufacturing for some time, its availability to the…

Embarking on a culinary opportunity across Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent was an experience beyond words. Each destination had a flavor, aroma, and tradition unique to one's…

Light tapping, soft whispers, and clucking noises are all common “triggers” found in the popular relaxation technique called ASMR or autonomous sensory meridian response. ASMR is a…

We’ve all been culprits of procrastination. Late night study groups in the FAC, all-nighters in the PCL, and finishing p-sets until 3:00 AM in our dorms. For most students, getting…

Anyone who’s tried to learn a new language, whether in a high school Spanish class or on a summer trip to Bali, has likely encountered significant differences from their native language.…

Our world is driven by instant gratification—from checking Snapchat first thing in the morning to mindlessly scrolling Instagram at every minor lapse in attention. Stemming from this…

As finals season approaches, the question that strikes many college students is how to achieve their desired grades, and a natural progression to that question is where the best place to…

If you’ve ever been to a beach on the east coast, vacationed in Cancún one summer, or simply visited the Houston Museum of Natural Science, you may have seen a uniquely…

Ellis Island is often remembered as an important immigration site in American history but absent from this narrative is Angel Island Immigration Station, originally built in the San…

The infamous black hole information paradox stems from the theory put forward by Stephen Hawking in his infamous paper “Particle Creation by Black Holes” in which he discusses whether…

Napoleon was a highly influential military leader who set off across Europe on a quest to become Emperor. He served as Emperor from 1804 to 1814, then was exiled, and then again in 1815…

In the last couple of years, artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized the healthcare industry. It has brought about some of the most groundbreaking solutions to medicine’s most…

We’ve entered an age where the distinction between science fiction and reality has faded. With CRISPR making headlines back in 2015, this sentiment was proven true in the field of…

We are told for most of our lives to plan for the future—to foresee what could be, and to shape our present to meet it. In fact, that is exactly what we do: spend a majority of our youth…

I recently visited a student lounge and had a chance encounter with a friend of mine who studies philosophy. We quickly launched a conversation that wound its way to the issue of…

The Renegade Dance challenge, DIY tutorials, and instant access to the juiciest gossip are all products of TikTok (no, not Ke$ha’s song). This social media giant has taken the world by…

Weather has long been thought to shape human behavior, affecting our moods, productivity levels, and even the way we make decisions. Whether it's the uplifting sensation of a sunny day…

For some, the thrill of a fiery dish is irresistible, while others find the burning sensation unbearable. What causes this stark difference in spice preferences? The answer lies in a…

It's an act everyone experiences, often multiple times a day, yet its exact purpose remains somewhat mysterious. What makes yawning even more intriguing is its contagious nature—seeing…

An Alzheimer’s diagnosis can be debilitating. This chronic, neurodegenerative condition affects over 24 million people worldwide, and causes symptoms such as memory loss and difficulty…