Humans have marked their bodies with tattoos for thousands of years. These permanent designs have served as amulets, signs of status, declarations of love, signs of religious beliefs, adornments, and even forms of punishment throughout different cultures all around the world. Tattoos have the ability to tell stories, celebrate life and memories, and link people […]
Concrete and its Eco-Friendly Alternatives
Since the early eras of our history, humans have used concrete in many different forms. It was just as useful to the ancient Romans and Egyptians as it is to us today. Over the past couple of centuries, cement has literally paved the way for our industries, our roads, and even our homes. This comes […]
Book Recommendations
If you’ve been looking for a good book to keep you occupied over spring break, look no further. I interviewed five different people to hear about what they were reading in quick, candid conversations. Their recommendations have something for everyone, from fantasy to autobiography. From Jaren: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Hadley: So Jaren, what […]
New Species of Whale Discovered!
We used to only recognize one species of Bryde’s whale; that being the Balaenoptera with two subspecies: Eden’s whale (B. edeni edeni), and Bryde’s whale (B. edeni brydei). It was this January of 2021 that we learned otherwise. Using genetic data, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) discovered that the Gulf of Mexico Bryde’s […]