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Studies: Negative Health Effects of Social Isolation
Humans are by nature gregarious. Deviating from this natural inclination, such as in the case of social isolation, can result in numerous negative mental and […]
What Are Gravitational Waves: Simplified Explainer
The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory or LIGO finally detected gravitational waves in September 2015. Results of further analyses further confirmed the existence of this elusive […]
Ecuador-Chevron Legal Battle: Background and Court Decisions
The Ecuador-Chevron dispute is a legal battle between Ecuador and Chevron that has spanned for more than a decade and has been characterized by a […]
Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos Scandal Explained
Blood extraction is uncomfortable for some people. Processing it is also tedious. Hence, when Theranos was founded in 2003, it promised an almost pain-free and […]
Causes of Bad Breath
Bad breath or halitosis might be an indicator of poor oral hygiene or a symptom of a more serious underlying health condition. Understanding the causes […]
United States Postal Service: Importance and Challenges
The United States Postal Service or USPS has been in operation since 1971. It operates as an independent agency of the executive branch of the […]
Studies on Lasik: Advantages and Disadvantages
Lasik or Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis is based on the 1980 work of researchers at IBM Research which involved etching live tissues using an ultraviolet […]
Impacts of Dating Apps and Sites: Online Dating Pros and Cons
Dating websites and dating apps have created a new dating culture. The proliferation of portable communication devices such as smartphones and tablet computers has opened […]
Types of Digital Marketing Activities
Digital marketing is the marketing of goods or services using digital technologies. Its primary purpose is to use digital mediums of communications to achieve marketing […]