New York City Will Become a Climate Change Hotspot | Opinion
It is almost certain that within the next several decades, due to the existential risk of climate change, large cities such as New York City will become less and less habitable.
Hyperpartisanship is Ruining America | Opinion
In America, hyperpartisanship runs rampant and has increasingly been doing so for decades. The result is a hyperpartisan culture that has effectively ruined the United States of America.
Philosophy for Elementary School
Children should be taught philosophy from an early age because it improves critical thinking skills and has been empirically shown to improve standardized test scores.
The Great Resignation Will Be Good for Corporations, Not Workers | Opinion
In this editorial, it is argued that The Great Resignation will not benefit workers, but instead will benefit employers and corporations, because, on the one hand, the structures in place will engineer this outcome, and likewise, corporations will use The Great Resignation as an opportunity to automate, outsource, and lay-off workers.
Top 5 Supplements to Boost Focus and Reduce Stress
It is exceedingly common that workers to experience high levels of stress and diminishing levels of focus over the course of time. Here are 5 supplements with scientific evidence proving that they decrease stress and improve focus.
Neurotransmitters and the Gut Microbiome
The nervous system has a strong connection to the gut microbiome. In fact, the gut microbiome has the largest concentration of neurotransmitters of any bodily area outside of what is conventionally understood as the nervous system, namely the brain and spinal cord.
The Lymphatic System and Disease
This “scientific spotlight” was published for the childhood education company ‘Know Yourself,’ and teaches about the lymphatic system and its integral relationship with the immune system.
Why Every Manager Needs To Understand Personality Traits In The Workplace
Personality traits are an important guide for managers and employers in the workplace, not so much for hiring or narrowing candidates for employment, but for making accommodations for existing and future employees on the basis of their uniqueness.
Clean Air and Lung Health
Clean air is vital to healthy lungs. Yet, the places where most people live lack good air quality, largely due to air pollutants and other environmentally unfriendly practices.
Why Testosterone Boosters Are a Waste of Money
Testosterone boosters are a huge money-making industry within the already enormous supplement industry. However, every ingredient marketed as a testosterone booster has little to no scientific data backing its efficacy in boosting testosterone levels.
Behaviorism and the Philosophy of Mind
The nature of mind —in particular, its qualitative character— can be understood through the observation of behavior from a 3rd-person perspective. This is especially the case if one is intimately acquainted with the subject in question’s behavior.
Friedrich Nietzsche on Writing
Friedrich Nietzsche was himself a prolific writer, whose works are well worth reading for anyone interested in unique writing. In much of Nietzsche’s work, he transiently gives good advice on how to be a good writer —or, as Nietzsche prefers, ‘author.’
Why THC is More Medicinal Than CBD
Cannabis is now widely recognized as a medical treatment, but usually, CBD gets all of the credit for this. THC, however, has more scientific evidence to support its medical utility than CBD does.
Is Creatine a Nootropic?
Creatine is one of the safest, well-studied, and most effective sports nutrition supplements on the market. It can improve athletic performance markedly. In recent years, it has been touted as a brain booster. Yet, there is little evidence to support that claim outside of a few cases.
The Difference Between Powerlifting and Olympic Weightlifting
Powerlifting and Olympic Weightlifting are similar because they are both sports whose winners lift the most weight. They differ, however, in that powerlifters do the squat, bench, and deadlift, while Olympic Weightlifters do the clean, jerk, and snatch.
Here’s Why More Than 70% Of Resumes Are Rejected
A key component of acquiring a job in the 21st century is having a resume that has keywords tailored to the algorithms (ATS: Automated Tracking Systems) that employers use to narrow the applicant pool. Most job applicants are unaware of this, which is why 70 percent of resumes are rejected.
Four Components of a Healthy Diet
Every healthy diet —barring exceptions, such as allergies— should involve all of the macronutrients (protein, carbs, and fats) and fiber.
The Science of Vitamin C
“An apple a day keeps the doctor away!” That common phrase has some truth to it, as vitamin C —a nutrient that apples are rich in— can prevent scurvy. Learn more about the history and scientific facts of vitamin C in this article published for ‘Know Yourself,’ the childhood education company.
Aerobic Versus Anaerobic Exercise Games
Aerobic exercise is defined by its use of oxygen, and anaerobic is defined by its lack of use of oxygen, but instead, body fat and glycogen. Aerobic exercise is long distance, whereas anaerobic is short-term and high-intensity.
The Integumentary System
The integumentary system consists of the skin, hair, and nails, which are united in their function of being the external-most layers of our bodies. But how do they differ?