Raven Montmorency

Does Physics Accept the Possibility of Time Travel?

Time travel has always fascinated people. The idea that you can travel to the future to know what will happen or back to the past and influence the present is something that definitely piques interest. However, is time travel really possible according to physics? Theoretically, it does seem so. Traveling through time Just so you ...

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A woman surrounded by many clocks.

Beyond Dying in a Hospital

There is much to fear, for the world is a perilous place; on top of that, there is the fear of panic that fears may induce. Nowhere is this truer than with the case of the COVID-19 pandemic. Do we have to debase the quality of life further after we have taken all the preventive ...

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Girl wearing a face mask.

U.S. Congress Demands Universities to Disclose Foreign Donations

Three U.S. Congress members have sent letters to six American universities asking them to provide records of donations that they have accepted from foreign countries. The letters were signed by James Comer from the Oversight and Reform committee, Virginia Foxx from the Education and Labor Committee, and Jim Jordan from the Judiciary committee. The letters ...

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Harvard University.

Chinese Millennials and Modern Fashion Ads

Chinese Millennials are far more conscious of fashion than previous generations. Being more independent and connected to global trends, the Millennials are willing to experiment more with their clothes and accessories. Some of the trends that Chinese Millennials are watching out for in fashion ads Diversity China, for the most part, is racially uniform. However, ...

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Two female Chinese Millennials shopping.

Bosnians Celebrate Bridge Diving Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Like other countries around the world, Bosnia and Herzegovina are currently reeling from the outbreak of COVID-19. More than 13,500 cases of infections and close to 400 deaths have been reported in the country. But despite the fear of COVID-19, the Bosnian town of Mostar recently went festive during its centuries-old traditional celebration of bridge ...

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Bridge diving.

What Is Mochi and Why You Should Be Careful When Eating It

Mochi is a Japanese rice cake made from short-grain glutinous rice called mochigome. Though it is eaten all year round, it is particularly popular during the Japanese New Year since it is considered to be the traditional food for the day. It also has a reputation for being dangerous, particularly for elders and kids. Harmful ...

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Japanese mochi.

The Basics of Traditional Basket Weaving

Before baskets made of plastics and steel became popular, people did basket weaving with natural materials. When choosing a natural material for baskets, flexibility is an important consideration. After all, if the material is brittle, you won’t be able to flex and twist it to create a basket. Traditional baskets are usually made from materials ...

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A native American weaving a basket.

India: Millions of Trees Planted Amid COVID-19 Lockdown

India has pledged to bring almost a third of its land area under green cover by 2030. As part of this goal, several tree-planting projects are being undertaken. The COVID-19 outbreak has not dampened the spirit of such efforts. Recently, the state of Uttar Pradesh saw 2 million people trying to plant 250 million trees. ...

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A man holding a sapling.