What do the designs of a public green and a private backyard show about the intended purpose of each space? You can learn a lot about a space and its intended purpose by looking at how and where they were built, and what kind of objects are either built, placed, or grown there. The two… Read more: Private Plots & Public Spots

A breast cancer diagnosis is a seismic shift that reshapes the world for both the patient and their loved ones. While the road ahead often leads to various treatments like hormone therapy or immunotherapy, chemotherapy and radiation remain the two most common pillars of care. Understanding how these treatments work, and how modern medicine is… Read more: The Science of Pink: Comparing the Protocols

You walk through a forest, and it can feel… boring. Nothing moves. Nothing speaks. Nothing happens. That feeling says more about you than the forest Boredom feels like emptiness. But it’s not. It’s a signal: you’re disconnected. Not from wifi. From meaning. From attention. From something that actually matters. When trees are stressed, they connect… Read more: The Hidden Conversations Beneath Our Feet.

Throughout the years, students have been faced with one main challenge: stress and anxiety. 11:47 P.M. At 11:47 p.m., two students sit at their desks staring at the same assignment. One keeps rereading the same sentence, distracted and overwhelmed. The other is working steadily, focused and calm. The difference between them is not intelligence. It’s… Read more: The Effect of Exercise on Students’ Minds

When was the last time you stood in line without looking at your phone? Or sat in silence and just think rather than scrolling or watching TV. Before phones, waiting meant thinking, car rides with your family were filled with conversation, and time alone meant reflecting or sitting with your thoughts. Today, these same moments… Read more: Have we become afraid of boredom?