Holly Lee

Why the Arctic matters in the 21st century

The Arctic is one of the coldest and least populated regions on Earth, much of it covered by ice. But in recent years it has become one of the most important sites of geopolitical tensions — and a key focus of American policy. Despite its inhospitability, land north of the Arctic Circle has long been…

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Young ice skating sisters killed in D.C. plane crash

The nation continues to grapple with the devastation of the worst aviation disaster in decades, as the tragic D.C. plane crash claims the lives of 67 individuals, including the Livingston family. Among the victims were parents Donna and Peter Livingston and their two daughters, Everly, 14, and Alydia, 11, whose passion for figure skating had…

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If music makes you shiver, your brain is special.

Have you ever felt a shiver run down your spine while listening to music? Matthew Sachs has experienced this feeling, and that’s why he decided to study individuals who get shivers from music to see what causes this feeling. His research involved examining 20 students, 10 of whom admitted to experiencing the aforementioned feelings related…

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