Why doomscrolling hooks us — and how to break free
Doomscrolling — chances are, you’ve done it. You open Instagram or TikTok, only to slip down a rabbit hole. Before…
Category: Science and Technology
Maya monuments speak in signs — and now we understand them
When Richard Sandoval, Ph.D., visited Copán, an ancient Maya archaeological site in western Honduras, he noticed something unusual about the…
From smallpox to polio: how vaccines changed the world
In the battlefield of human history, no enemy has claimed more lives than disease. Wars have reshaped borders and toppled…
As Bitcoin surges, IRS steps up oversight
If you’re one of the 65 million Americans who own cryptocurrency, it’s time to change the way you track your…
Inspire kids to turn off their screens with these 7 brain-building toys
For former kids now of a certain age, one of the most dreaded phrases in the English language was “educational…
Partnerships rewire career paths for apprentices
Young people eyeing their future prospects have a range of options to pursue, such as finding a job, seeking an…
Sustainability Hub takes root at MSU Denver
This story appears in the fall 2024 issue of RED Magazine. In his former career as a software architect and…
Design students scale climbing challenge
Picture the scene: A climber is 30 feet up a rock face, attached by an anchor to the wall and…
Job searchers have a new tool at their disposal
Job-searching has always been a time-consuming ordeal, and in 2024, it’s even more daunting. Rummaging through hundreds of listings, tailoring…
How students should — and shouldn’t — use artificial intelligence
The invention of calculators in the 1970s didn’t eliminate the need for mathematical skills; it shifted the focus to using…