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A World with New Plastic

THE PROBLEM Plastic pollution continues to be a growing environmental issue. Around 79% of plastic is gathered in either landfills or natural environments. Due to its inability to biodegrade, plastic has the power to damage natural resources and wildlife over…

Butterfly Pea Flower Tea

A cup of tea brings feelings of peace and serenity to mind.  Whether it be a rainy day or cold evening, drinking a warm cup of tea has never failed to help me feel calm and happy.   There’s an amazing…

Eight Gifts under $40 for STEM Nerds

As the holidays approach, you’re probably panicking about finding the perfect gift to get your nerdy friends in STEM while sticking to a college budget. Look no further; I have compiled a list of the best science gifts under $35…

Carbon Negative Concrete???

As Industrial Design major who’s future career will most likely consist of creating a wide variety of products, something that is a big concern for me is creating environmentally friendly products. I don’t want to just create things that will…

From Flaky to Fabulous

Alpha hydroxy acids. Beta hydroxy acids. These sound like complicated and possibly dangerous chemical compounds you would learn about in high-level chemistry classes, right? Have no fear; these organic compounds will make you beautiful. Both alpha hydroxy acids and beta…