Author: astrastem
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ARE WE RUNNING OUT OF WATER?
By Sofia Oural Martinez It is a known fact that saving water is important. We therefore know water is scarce. But exactly how scarce? Do we have enough water for ourselves? Do we have enough water for the future? With increasing population, conflicts, and pollution, some theorize that water can become a luxury, even for…
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CYBERSECURITY STRATEGIES FOR THE MODERN E-COMMERCE ERA
By Aanya Tomar In the quickly growing field of e-commerce, where an increase in cyber risks has coincided with the growth of digital transactions, cybersecurity has become a critical concern. The effectiveness of cybersecurity measures in reducing data breaches in the e-commerce industry is examined in detail in this paper. Utilizing current patterns, statistical information,…
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NAVIGATING THE NEW NORM: MITIGATING DDOS THREATS IN THE ERA OF REMOTE WORK AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
By Divakar Gaba Whilst taking a deeper look into the grave aftermath of the rather unprecedented upheaval caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the entire global workforce experienced an incredibly profound transformation, characterized by a great surge in remote work arrangements. This paradigm shift, driven by the imperative of social distancing and the absolute need to…
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UNRAVELLING THE CONNECTION: HOW DIABETES IMPACTS RENAL HEALTH
By Masooma Hyder Baig What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic condition affecting approximately 422 million people (World Health Organization, 2023). It is caused by uncontrolled concentrations of glucose in the blood (NHS, 2023) due to issues relating to the hormone insulin which modulates these glucose levels in normal bodily function. Type 1 diabetes is…
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TRACING TRAUMA: CHILDHOOD ADVERSITY AND MENTAL HEALTH
By Aanya Tomar Childhood serves as the foundation for adulthood in the fabric of human experience, but amidst the vivid hues of youth, a dark thread is woven through them—a thread weaved from the hardships and difficulties of early life. This investigation explores the complex link between early trauma and its long-lasting effects on mental…
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BUILDING A BALANCED MEAL WITH DIABETES AND CKD (CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE)
By Elizabeth Valdes Living with diabetes and chronic kidney disease is challenging, but also extremely common. Every 1 in 3 Americans with type 2 diabetes suffers from CKD, and this largely impacts the 38 million Americans who experience diabetes as a whole. Although there are many treatments for these diseases, a critically balanced diet can…
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BEYOND THE PANDEMIC: EXPLORING THE LINGERING EFFECTS OF COVID-19
By Jamie Su While the world has seemingly moved on from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the long-term health effects beyond the acute phase of the illness are often disregarded. Many individuals have recovered from the virus without severe complications, but a significant population still experiences lingering health issues that persist long after the…
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CLIMATE CHANGE: WHAT IF WE DO NOTHING?
By Sofia Oural Martinez While we are already feeling the devastating effects of human-caused climate change, governments continue to fall short on making and executing emissions pledges that would help prevent further warming. So, what will our world look like in the next 30 to 80 years, if we do nothing to reduce our current…
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THE PSYCHOLOGY BEHIND DECISION-MAKING
By Jamie Su From the moment you wake up in the morning, you are faced with a decision. Get out of bed, or hit the snooze button? Decision-making influences every aspect of our lives, playing a role in every part of our day. At its core, decision-making comes from a complex web of cognitive processes,…
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EXPLORING THE SCIENTIFIC WORLD OF GEMSTONES AND MINERALS
By Savannah Bratty For generations, people from all over the world have been enthralled with the vivid colours, elaborate patterns, and natural beauty of gemstones and minerals. However, beyond their apparent allure is an intriguing realm of scientific concepts and geological phenomena. This article explores the geological world of minerals and gemstones in this post,…
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