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  • The Devastating Floods in Southeast Asia

    The Devastating Floods in Southeast Asia

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    Anna Schmidt
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    Southeast Asia has a monsoon dominated climate and has always been prone to flooding. Recently, the frequency and intensity of flood events have increased dramatically. News reports have been exploding showing the impact of devastating floods. Millions have been affected across countries such as the Philippines, Myanmar, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Thailand, and Pakistan. Torrential…

  • Second moon for the Earth

    Second moon for the Earth

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    Anoj Khadka
    in

    This month, Earth is predicted to undergo a temporary gravitational capture of a second natural satellite, an asteroid designated 2024 PT5. Unlike Earth’s primary natural satellite, which has maintained a stable orbit for approximately 4 billion years, this newly captured object will remain in orbit for a brief period of about two months (Sept. 29…

  • The dilemma of butter and margarine

    The dilemma of butter and margarine

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    Cheng Li
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    Butter and margarine, both solidified emulsions of fats in water, may seem similar at first glance, but their production processes and historical trajectories are significantly more complex. Butter is derived from milk, while margarine is produced from vegetable oil. The science underlying these two spreads, however, extends beyond simple production methods. The chemistry of butter…

  • The Paradox of Life: Complexity and Decay

    The Paradox of Life: Complexity and Decay

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    Juan Cervantes
    in

    From birth, we grow by transforming food into our body’s intricate systems, defying entropy. Yet, as decay sets in with age, we question evolution's narrative: are we the pinnacle of complexity or remnants of more advanced beings? This perspective challenges our understanding of growth, decay, and our place in nature.