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Navigating the Growing Crisis of Space Debris

Orbital Fallout: Navigating the Growing Crisis of Space Debris

Ever since we stepped into the space age back in the 1950s, we’ve been busily sending rockets and satellites up, up and away, painting our mark way beyond our planetary borders. But here’s the thing—our ventures have left the cosmos littered with about 2,000 operational satellites and another 3,000 that are just space junk now.

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Interactive Learning with Augmented Reality

Interactive Learning with Augmented Reality: Applications, Benefits and Challenges

Ever wondered what it would be like if your textbooks could talk, if the illustrations in your lessons could come to life, or if you could step into history rather than just read about it? Welcome to the world of augmented reality (AR) in education! Like a magic wand, AR can turn the abstract into tangible and the mundane into extraordinary, unfolding boundless educational possibilities.

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Beyond-Pink-and-Blue

Beyond Pink and Blue: The Movement Towards Gender-Inclusive Toys

Before gifting that pink kitchen set for a girl or the transformer for a boy, pause for a moment. Historically, the toy industry has thrived on perpetuating gender stereotypes. As the French essayist and critic, Roland Barthes, expressed, toys are essentially a “microcosm of the adult world”, reflecting societal views.

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How FOMO Fuels the E-Shopaholic Phenomenon

Click, Buy, Repeat: How FOMO Fuels the E-Shopaholic Phenomenon

A new phenomenon has emerged with access to endless virtual shopping aisles: the rise of e-shopaholics, or individuals hooked on online shopping. According to the 2020 Annual Retail Trade Survey (ARTS), e-commerce sales in the U.S. surged from US$571.2 billion in 2019 to US$815.4 billion in 2020.

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iPhone 15

iPhone 15: Peeling Back Layers of the New Apple of Our Eye

It’s that time of the year again. As September unfolds, the air is buzzing with growing anticipation in the tech world as the next generation of iPhones—the iPhone 15—is on its way to our palms. While Apple keeps a tight lid on the specifics surrounding its latest technological marvel, rumors have been seeping out from all directions, prompting us to wonder what’s in store.

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Hyperloop Marvels to Flying Taxis

Exploring Next-Gen Mobility: Hyperloop Marvels to Flying Taxis

In today’s fast-paced world, transportation is undergoing a revolution that promises to transform how we move, work and live. The Hyperloop, an engineering marvel, envisions near-supersonic travel through low-pressure tubes, redefining the concept of distance and cutting down travel times.

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