Busting Neuroscience myths and raising facts
“Much of what you read about the brain is riddled with myths or fiction, or simply outdated science,” says Lisa Feldman Barrett,...
Too much of oil spills- Too much of damage!
We are all witnessing a global movement to clean the world’s oceans. Almost every human habitation living near a coast is taking a stand...
Are books a dying breed?
A 2016 Pew Research Center study found that more than 25 percent of adults in the U.S. had not read a book in the past year. “The person,...
Life goes by faster than you think
Soon their lives are going to take different paths and lead them in different directions. They’ll go to dental and medical schools,...
Not every dream should become real
Zoe Bishop, a biochemistry student at Northeastern University had a dream that changed her life. One night, in her final year, she woke...
Language learning made easy with social media
When using our phones in the classroom we often hide behind our peers or put the phone in the desk to check what’s new in our Instagram...
Toni Morrison beyond literature
Toni Morrison was an important writer. She majorly wrote about black people’s experiences; especially those of black women. She authored...
Are US colleges taking initiatives on Healthcare studies?
Carmen Sceppa is the new dean of the Bouvé College of Health Sciences and wants to talk about the ongoing crisis of American healthcare...
Sleep disorder’s solution can be found in your sleeping positions
Sleep is very important; it’s one of the most peaceful things to experience in the world but not everyone is blessed with good sleep....
Flight or Fight- Mind works in mysterious ways
Have you ever felt stressed? What’s the different between being stressed about something and being diagnosed with clinical stress? Recent...
Olympic Logo Controversy- What went wrong in 2012?
Olympics is a well-known global brand. With the dates of Olympic 2020 out, every participating nation is excited and enthusiastic about...
What is the aim of NU’s Center for Inclusive Computing ?
Northeastern University is all set to launch the Center for Inclusive Computing with a vision to increase the representation of women in...
Shark attack misconceptions
Sharks have always been deemed the most dangerous predator of the waters, but Austin Gallagher insists that it is probably not the shark...
The Mekong River Murder
The Atavist is a digital platform which publishes long-form multimedia storytelling. A few years ago, it published a detailed,...
Is urban sprawl making us fat and sick?
Statistics indicate that about 4 billion people around the world live in urban areas, and that this number is on the rise. As people...
When an African-American was killed for offering a drink
“We hear that if you want to eradicate racism, intolerance, injustice, all you need is education,” Joseph E. Aoun, president of...
Are bi-linguists really that superior?
The brain is a remarkable organ. It develops, adapts, learns, and re-learns, even after being injured. Language fuels our brains, frames...
Titanic: The sinking of the unsinkable
Titanic and its tragedy has been a phenomenon which has marked itself in the history. After leaving Southampton, England, on April 12,...
Food, drinks and memories – the big buffet of college life
College life is often described as the most vibrant and bright phase of life. With so many new opportunities and never-ending curiosity...



















