As the pandemic continues, people have begun to try out mask alternatives from bandanas and neck braces to knitted and silk face masks – but the N95 mask remains the gold standard. A Duke University study published this month tested the effectiveness of 14 different types of masks and found …
Read More »The extreme measures colleges take to limit partying
Say goodbye to sticky floors, fat stands and questionable punch bowls. While college administrators across the country are struggling to keep their students safe in the classroom, there is one, formative part of the college that seems to be out of their hands: parties. It took only a week after …
Read More »Volcanic ‘rock flight’ that could help revitalize the Great Barrier Reef reaches Australia
A volcanic rock slide has finally crashed off the coast of Australia after an underwater volcano erupted last year. The pubic rock was larger than Paris when it drifted in the ocean and it has painted many marine organisms to beaches in Queensland, Australia. The floating mass of pumice was …
Read More »At Home Depot and Lowe’s can improve home pollution
Home-building retailers Home Depot and Lowe’s had a phenomenal quarter, but investors are not in the mood to enjoy the profits. Home Depot sales grew by 23.4% in the quarter ended August 2. From last year, while Lowe’s revenue jumped 30% in the quarter ending July 31. Both companies have …
Read More »Scientists say that ‘anomaly’ splits in the Earth’s magnetic field
There are many reasons why life on earth can exist. We are at the right distance from the sun, our planet has an abundance of liquid water (but not too much to cover all the land), and our atmosphere is beautiful and thick, protecting us from radiation and dangers in …
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