In the aftermath of Duke University basketball star Zion Williamson’s freak sneaker blowout and injury, including Tuesday’s night’s upset loss to Virginia Tech, many have speculated on the future of the talented rookie and the […]
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Triple Threat or Single Threat? How Obesity, Undernutrition and Climate Change Are Related
What do obesity, undernutrition and climate change have in common? They are all linked to one another according to a recent report released by the Lancet Commission. The report calls the connection between the three […]
Modern Taxonomy Benefits From A Closer Look at Specimens’ Genes
The “Tree of Life” is synonymous with evolution theory – the concept can be traced back to ancient Egyptian mythology, the Bible’s Genesis and is even harnessed by Charles Darwin in support of natural selection. […]
3 Ways Philadelphia Can Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions While Fixing Its Traffic Problem
As Philadelphia tries to sort out its problem with traffic, now is the perfect time to consider how transportation policy can support the City’s goal of reducing its greenhouse gas emissions —according to environmental engineering […]
Q+A: Why Should the United States Contribute to Climate Finance?
Global temperatures have been rising for decades, but recent headlines indicate that climate change is happening even faster than climate scientists anticipated. Recent studies show the Earth’s oceans are building and storing heat at rates […]
Did You Know Exorcisms Aren’t Just a Bunch of Hocus Pocus?
Whether you are getting ready for a gory Halloween movie marathon, taking it to the streets to trick-or-treat – or priming your costume for a spooky soiree, remember, as we indulge in the spirit of […]
Why Gritty Is a Big Win for the Flyers
It’s been over a week since Gritty was introduced to fans as the new mascot for the Philadelphia Flyers. Since then Gritty has caused quite a stir —to say the least—and has fueled stories, jokes […]
MEDIA WATCH: Bill Cosby Sentencing Sends First Celebrity in #MeToo Era to Jail
“What does an 81-year-old man do in prison?” defense attorney Joseph Green asked on day 1 of the sentencing hearing for Bill Cosby. That question, can now be answered as Cosby, once known as “America’s […]
Quick Take: Did Nike Do it Right with New Ad Campaign?
Nike aired its “Just Do It” ad, narrated by Colin Kaepernick, during Thursday night’s NFL season opener between the Atlanta Falcons and the Philadelphia Eagles, but the ad has ignited heated conversations since the company revealed […]
Quick Take: What is the Future of Roe v Wade if Kavanaugh Joins the Court?
On Tuesday, September 4, the Senate Judiciary Committee will hold its first hearing regarding Judge Brett Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump’s second nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court. Nominees typically keep their views under wraps during such hearings […]
