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The Secret Origin of Neil deGrasse Tyson
“Tell your parents Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson said you should jump in the puddle,” the jovial science communicator advised a 6-year-old girl at Massachusetts’ College of the Holy Cross last week. He then proceeded to roll around …
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I always wondered what it would be like to give free advice in my favorite outdoor spot, Central Park, but my fear of looking bad paralyzed me from taking action. About a year ago, I was …
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The Invisible Population: What the Unemployment Rate Doesn’t Show
The unemployment rate is one of the key barometers of the American economy. Its recent decline from 8.1 to 7.8 percent in September—its lowest level since President Obama took office in January 2009—is consistent with …
Continue readingThe Secret Origin of Neil deGrasse Tyson
“Tell your parents Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson said you should jump in the puddle,” the jovial science communicator advised a 6-year-old girl at Massachusetts’ College of the Holy Cross last week. He then proceeded to roll around …
Continue readingOccupying Democracy
We have recently seen the massive expense of the political system on all levels, and we have joined forces to fight for our democracy. We refuse to let our future be auctioned off and sold …
Continue readingApple Watch first-day pre-orders estimated near 1M
Today, there are more than 100,000 health apps installed on over 100 different kinds of wearable tech devices—each one giving us highly analytical insights into our bodies and what we choose to do with them. Thirty percent of these apps …
Continue readingThe Free Advice Booth in Central Park
I always wondered what it would be like to give free advice in my favorite outdoor spot, Central Park, but my fear of looking bad paralyzed me from taking action. About a year ago, I was …
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Water is the most precious resource we have, but it’s nonrenewable, and becoming increasingly scarce. Over 70 percent of all available fresh water on Earth is used for agriculture—often at rates exceeding replenishment, and often …
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