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    New species of algae named for poet Amanda Gorman
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jun 11

    New species of algae named for poet Amanda Gorman

    “And so we lift our gaze, not to what stands between us, but what stands before us.” – Amanda Gorman, from “The Hill We Climb.”
    What the new Jurassic Park movie gets wrong about dinosaurs
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 22

    What the new Jurassic Park movie gets wrong about dinosaurs

    One of the most exciting moments of the new Jurassic Park sequel, Jurassic World Dominion, is when Quetzalcoatlus swoops down from the sky.
    A spice found in most kitchens is key to greener, more efficient fuel cells
    Joseph Shavit
    • Apr 28

    A spice found in most kitchens is key to greener, more efficient fuel cells

    Turmeric and gold are used to create an electrode that requires 100 times less energy to efficiently convert ethanol into electricity.
    Taylor Swift, the millipede: Scientists name a new species after the singer
    Joseph Shavit
    • Apr 19

    Taylor Swift, the millipede: Scientists name a new species after the singer

    The twisted-claw millipede Nannaria swiftae joins 16 other new species described from the Appalachian Mountains of the United States.
    Celebrities Spreading Solidarity and Raising Funds for Ukraine
    Joseph Shavit
    • Mar 21

    Celebrities Spreading Solidarity and Raising Funds for Ukraine

    Celebrities have put their money where their mouths are, donating money and launching fundraisers using their public platforms.
    Jennifer Garner shows ‘random act of kindness’ for people in need
    Joseph Shavit
    • Mar 15

    Jennifer Garner shows ‘random act of kindness’ for people in need

    Jennifer Garner is in the spotlight for sharing a simple way to give back to those in need via random acts of kindness using Ziplock bags.
    Hail to Syllipsimopodi Bideni — A squid fit for a president
    Joseph Shavit
    • Mar 11

    Hail to Syllipsimopodi Bideni — A squid fit for a president

    Researchers from Yale have identified the earliest known relative of octopuses and vampire squid — and named it after Joseph R. Biden.
    NASA 'hero' Sally Ride honored with sculpture
    Joseph Shavit
    • Mar 9

    NASA 'hero' Sally Ride honored with sculpture

    While we watch the modern-day achievements of those involved in space exploration, it's important to never forget those who went before.
    Mila Kunis & Ashton Kutcher Give A $3 Million Dollar Helping Hand To The People Of Ukraine
    Joseph Shavit
    • Mar 7

    Mila Kunis & Ashton Kutcher Give A $3 Million Dollar Helping Hand To The People Of Ukraine

    Mila and Ashton took to Instagram to let their followers know they stand with Ukraine.
    Dolly Parton is donating free college tuition to all 11,000 Dollywood workers
    Joseph Shavit
    • Feb 13

    Dolly Parton is donating free college tuition to all 11,000 Dollywood workers

    Fans are once again begging Dolly Parton to lead this nation as the country queen promises a free ride to college for all Dollywood workers.
    Brain implant can wirelessly translate your thoughts to text with 94% accuracy
    Joseph Shavit
    • Feb 11

    Brain implant can wirelessly translate your thoughts to text with 94% accuracy

    Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are an emerging assistive technology, enabling people with paralysis to type on computer screens.
    Morgan Wallen donates $500,000 to several Black-led organizations
    Joseph Shavit
    • Feb 4

    Morgan Wallen donates $500,000 to several Black-led organizations

    Morgan Wallen pledged $500,000 because that was the amount of money he estimated he'd made when his music sales spiked after the incident.
    Best TV shows of all-time: ‘Friends’ beats out ‘Seinfeld’ as greatest ever!
    Joseph Shavit
    • Feb 1

    Best TV shows of all-time: ‘Friends’ beats out ‘Seinfeld’ as greatest ever!

    According to a survey of 2,000 adults, TV shows from the end of the 20th century are still better than anything on the air today.
    Rihanna's foundation donates $15 million to climate justice
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jan 29

    Rihanna's foundation donates $15 million to climate justice

    Rihanna is backing her belief that climate change is a social justice issue by pledging $15 million to the movement through her foundation.
    ‘I needed to do something’: Cardi B to help pay funeral costs of NYC fire victims
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jan 20

    ‘I needed to do something’: Cardi B to help pay funeral costs of NYC fire victims

    Rap superstar Cardi B plans to help pay for the funeral and burial costs of the 17 people killed in a high-rise building fire in New York.
    Celebrities vs influencers: New research determines a winner
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jan 18

    Celebrities vs influencers: New research determines a winner

    New research looks at who we trust more for product marketing: celebrities or beauty influencers.
    Kevin Hart, Meek Mill and Michael Rubin donate $15 million to Philadelphia schools
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jan 17

    Kevin Hart, Meek Mill and Michael Rubin donate $15 million to Philadelphia schools

    Kevin Hart and Meek Mill have teamed up with Michael Rubin to donate $15 million to schools in need of financial aid in Philadelphia.
    Keanu Reeves Donated 70% of Movie Earnings to Charity
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jan 5

    Keanu Reeves Donated 70% of Movie Earnings to Charity

    Keanu Reeves, has reportedly donated most of his salary from The Matrix to Leukaemia Research and it's a LOT of cash money.
    Inside Betty White’s incredible acts of kindness
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jan 3

    Inside Betty White’s incredible acts of kindness

    Since her passing, some of Betty White's heroic acts of kindness that the star did in her long life have been recirculating online.
    What if we have to talk without moving our hands?
    Joshua Shavit
    • Dec 22, 2021

    What if we have to talk without moving our hands?

    Researchers at UPF and the University of Padua discover what happens when we do not use our hands to explain something.
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