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Here, I'll share the latest news from the blog and resources for anyone interested in climate change, paleontology, science, and sustainability.
So whether you are a student, professional, parent, educator, or scientist, I've got you covered.
Can Cities Survive Without Trees?
It was 2012, and I was doing my PhD in Sydney. At 11 am, I needed to go to my thesis advisor’s office for our weekly meeting. As usual, he first asked how I was feeling. Having suffered from mental health problems himself, that was a priority for his students.
Not so well, I explained. I was finding it hard to concentrate in the office, which was in the center of the building with no windows. To my surprise, he could relate.
He explained that he grew up in New York City, right on Manhattan Island, and his high school had very few windows, making it a very sad place. They called it the prison.
But there was more to the story. He explained that they recently performed a social media study and found out that students in that high school tended to use more sad and melancholic words than students in other buildings with bigger windows and landscapes.
He was happy to make arrangements. I could work from home, the library, local cafes, outdoor lunch tables, or any other place I found more pleasant as long as I showed up in my office occasionally to check in.
It completely transformed my PhD experience. Today, my home office is by a bay window with views of our street and hundreds of trees. When I work from the office, I try to get a space with a window. It makes such a difference.
But what does science have to say about trees and views in cities? And even more, how good are our cities for our mental and physical health, especially with the growing consequences of climate change?
Whether you're a parent, educator, or have kiddos in your life, you're provably thinking about the best gifts for the holiday season.
What if I told you that you can provide them with STEM-based toys? I have recommendations for kids of all ages.
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Do you know what I wished I had grown up? Cool science experiments to learn from.
I found out that the Science Boxes by MEL Science are exactly what I wished I had.
MEL Science is an educational company that offers monthly subscription boxes designed to make science engaging and accessible for children.
Each kit includes hands-on experiments across subjects like chemistry, physics, and STEM, accompanied by digital experiences such as virtual and augmented reality lessons.
These resources aim to foster a love for science through interactive learning at home.
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