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Alex or Alexa: Gender Norms in Technology

We’re well established into the age of the internet. Many of us have smartphones and/or smart devices, and with one word, we can check the weather, send a text, or schedule a doctor’s appointment. Throughout recent years, voice assistants such…

Social media is killing our environment

Social media has become a widespread necessity in many people’s lives. Content creators rely on it for their livelihood, while many others use it for entertainment. Facebook has nearly 3 billion profiles, which goes to show how many people truly…

The JWST Mission – Part 1

With the recent launch almost a year ago of the James Webb Space Telescope [JWST], alongside the beautiful pictures released from this grand telescope, you may have seen some exciting hype around the “premier observatory of the next decade” (NASA…

A Pocket Guide to Smokable Herbs

Hey! Are you looking to smoke, but want to keep a clear mind or refrain from traditionally addictive tobacco cigarettes? Well, there’s actually a whole variety of plants out there that are safe to smoke, some even boasting calming and…

Plastic Straws and What to DO

The global warming clock says we have 15 years left before we reach a temperature point of no return. Will I be alive by the time I’d be 40? I want to grow up and live a full life. I…