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You are a person. You are also an ecosystem. Your skin, gut, orifices, and organs are collectively home to trillions of microorganisms. These microorganisms are not freeloaders. They contribute to your health in crucial ways, many of which science is only beginning to understand. For example, ...

During my freshman year of college, we were asked to pick a topic for a communication project. I chose mine as “Death Is Beautiful.” I remember being laughed at for coming up with something that sounded so unusual. I tried hard to justify the beauty of my title but nobody would understan...

Is the allure of nature ingrained in our DNA or shaped by our childhood experiences? If you’re like me, you’re drawn to the natural world. There’s something soothing and soul stirring about being surrounded by trees, hearing birds chirp, smelling fresh air. Genetic Roots of Natu...

Although the average American works 8.8 hours per day, productive hours is estimated at being only 2–3 hours with the remaining 6 or so hours being wasted on procrastination or other non-productive activities. The ideal number of work hours per day is about 3–4 with 6 being a maximum. ...