Olivia L. Dobbs
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Science Enthusiast, Naturalist, Dreamer, Nerd.
I crosspost my Medium articles here :)
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10 Uplifting News Articles to Brighten Your Week
We all need a little positivity to balance out the harsh news cycle we've been subjected to recently. In the background of all the tragedy of the last few years, great things have been happening too! Take a break from the negativity and restore your faith in humanity. Check out these 10 amazing articles that point towards a better tomorrow:
By Olivia L. Dobbs4 years ago in Earth
Latest Cancer Research Suggests We're Strikingly Close To Curing Cancer
In the nineties, the scientific world experienced a renaissance of rapid advancement. From cloning Dolly to developing ground-breaking HIV treatments, the field was buzzing with possibilities and optimistic speculations. One of the most exciting predictions made by scientists of that decade was curing cancer. The idea of developing a cure within the 21st century was considered optimistic, but increasingly possible. Almost a quarter of a century later, we’ve made another huge leap forward.
By Olivia L. Dobbs4 years ago in Earth
No, Social Emotional Learning isn’t a “Trojan Horse” for CRT.
May 2021. My boss answered a Zoom call with his familiar “Eureka!” smile. His face lit up with the glow of a fresh idea bouncing about behind his eyes. Today, he’d discovered the perfect new project to occupy my newly-acquired full-time hours.
By Olivia L. Dobbs4 years ago in Education
The Secret to Successful Science Education
Science is one of the greatest innovations of humankind. It will become even more of an imperative discipline to our species’ sustainable continuation in the coming decades. With near-inevitable carbon emission-induced chaos, overpopulation, food shortages, and more, our future workforce needs to exponentially increase our rate of discovery and innovation to counteract these disasters.
By Olivia L. Dobbs4 years ago in Education
How to Survive 2022’s Food Shortages
Dystopian times we’ve been living through, huh? With war, supply chain problems, and a global pandemic that might not yet be over, the first three months of 2022 have already seen a year’s worth of stressful moments. But, almost to add insult to injury, 2022 has another nasty event to hurl our direction. Buckle up, food shortage in the United States might potentially get worse.
By Olivia L. Dobbs4 years ago in Lifehack
The Volcanic Eruption in Tonga Might Have Lasting Effects on the Climate
On Saturday, January 15th, 2022 (5pm local time), an undersea volcano near Tonga erupted in an intensity that rivaled the largest volcanic explosions of the 21st century (1). As of writing this (2pm PT), countries that border the Pacific have already begun to feel the effects of the massive blast. The United States has issued Tsunami advisories up the entire U.S. Western Coast and Tsunami threats have been issued from New Zealand and all the way to up to Japan (2).
By Olivia L. Dobbs4 years ago in Earth
The Top 5 Science Events to Look Forward to in 2022
Folks, this year’s forecast is (finally) looking bright. After a challenging collection of years behind us, there’s hope just ahead. In the world of science, 2022 is poised to be a riveting year full of life-changing discoveries.
By Olivia L. Dobbs4 years ago in Earth
10 Free Resources to Learn Something New Today
The least-expected part of leaving college is missing it. That "aha!" feeling of making a new connection in a lecture hall is delightful, especially in a subject that sparks enthusiasm. Despite the long hours of study, the dreaded presentations, and the chaos of growing into an adult, I miss it more than I thought I would.
By Olivia L. Dobbs4 years ago in Education
Are Humans Naturally Vegetarian?
Friends, it's high time I've confessed: I'm a pescatarian (*gasp*). I gave up turf seven whole years ago. Since I made that choice, it's been an arduous process digging through the available vegetarian and vegan information (and misinformation). Though there are some amazing guides out there to sustainably changing your diet, others available are misleading, sensationalized, and generally bad news.
By Olivia L. Dobbs4 years ago in FYI
Why Do Birds Fly in V-Formations?
In sweltering Greater Los Angeles, it's that wonderful time of year again. For the first time in months, it's actually enjoyable to be outside! The new season's cool winds bluster from the northeast, forcing out the hundred-degree-plus weather that kept us all cowering under shade. And, in my neck of the woods, a familiar honk rings in the fresh autumn breeze.
By Olivia L. Dobbs4 years ago in Earth
