Does consciousness die after death? New post-mortem brain study says it might not

Does consciousness die after death? New post-mortem brain study says it might not

Some doctors, psychologists and researchers alike believe that we will soon discover scientific proof that consciousness is real and does not die when the body does. 

New study finds that irreversible climate change could cost $38 trillion

New study finds that irreversible climate change could cost $38 trillion

As wildfires blaze, droughts intensify and global temperatures continue to break records month after month, fossil fuels remain the number one cause of carbon emissions, according to environmental law organization Earthjustice. But at what price?

Are we seeing the full Blanch picture?: On food sustainability and collective care

Are we seeing the full Blanch picture?: On food sustainability and collective care

Locally sourced fresh vegetables, directly delivered from nearby farms and processed and prepared on-campus. Continuous menu development, maximizing ingredient utility and taste. Intake of student feedback through in-person conversation and Google Forms. Historically innovative plant-based options. Reusable takeout containers. Food scraps composted into topsoil at 360 Recycling and Martin’s Farm Compost and Mulch. 

Microplastics are now being found in ancient remains

In the modern world, we see plastic everywhere: It’s in our clothes and technology, it litters the streets and it abounds in the ocean. 

Now, a new study by the University of York shows plastic is now even being found in the traces of our distant history, as microplastics have recently been identified in ancient remains for the first time — some were even found in soil deposits from as far back as the first or second century CE, CNN reported. 

Actress, singer and now CEO: Bridgit Mendler wants to elevate data connections between Earth and space

Actress, singer and now CEO: Bridgit Mendler wants to elevate data connections between Earth and space

Bridgit Mendler is widely known for her acting roles in shows like “Good Luck Charlie” and “Wizards of Waverly Place,” but the former Disney Channel star will now take on her latest role as CEO of a new space satellite startup called Northwood Space, CNBC reported.

Panel on the Intersection of Climate Change and Conflict explores intersections of environmental and social harm

Panel on the Intersection of Climate Change and Conflict explores intersections of environmental and social harm

When the Panel on the Intersection of Climate Change and Conflict kicked off with Professor Kevin Surprise jokingly thanking the audience “for coming to spend an afternoon to talk about just a really light-hearted and joyful topic,” the tone was set for timely environmental issues.