Stella Yan PhD
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PhD in Physics. Residing in the US. Deeply engaged in the exploration of math, science, and personal introspection; truly amazed by the mysteries of the universe and the complexities of the human mind.
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The Sanctuary of Solace. Top Story - February 2024.
The cacophony of passing cars and distant howls of wind feels simultaneously familiar yet alien to Moon, who hasn't ventured outside of the house in weeks. The weather has shifted from mild to biting cold, with snow lining the streets. Each inhalation of the frigid air weighs heavily on her chest.
By Stella Yan PhD2 years ago in Fiction
The Trinity of My Heart, My Hands, and My Words . Runner-Up in #200 Challenge.
At some point in my life, for a week or two, I stayed at the house of a retired couple who owned two big dogs. One evening, their young grandchildren came over for dinner. Minutes after the children’s arrival, the whole house was filled with laughter and excitement. Apart from chasing around and throwing jokes at each other, the children fearlessly surrounded the two dogs, which were taller than them, touching every inch of the dogs’ fur. The grandmother looked at me and said, “See, they’re not even scared!”
By Stella Yan PhD2 years ago in Writers
My Personal Testimony of the Health Impact of Dental Problems
In the last two months, I was in pain, more precisely, a range of pain: sharp, dull, throbbing, radiating, intermittent, acute, chronic; tooth, TMJ, sinus, sciatica, shoulder, head, neck, and last but not least, psychological and mental.
By Stella Yan PhD2 years ago in Longevity
Lab-Grown Chicken Gets the Green Light in the US
2023 marked a historic year for food innovation in the United States. In a momentous move earlier in the year, the Department of Agriculture granted approval for the sale of lab-grown chicken derived from animal cells. The Bay Area in California emerged as the epicenter of this culinary revolution, with two pioneering companies, Upside Foods, and Good Meat, making headlines as they announced receiving approval to introduce their lab-grown chicken products to the market on June 21.
By Stella Yan PhD2 years ago in Earth
Embracing the Digital Shift: From TV to the Digital Age
Back when I was just a kid, TV was like the center of the universe. All it took was a simple antenna, and we were set to enjoy our favorite shows without spending a dime. But it wasn't just about the entertainment; TV had this knack for making the world feel closer like you were part of something bigger. And let's not forget those commercials that used to be the talk of the town—they always spark lively discussions among my school friends.
By Stella Yan PhD2 years ago in Families
An incomprehensible distance between two brothers — a review of the film “A River Runs Through It”
You may not believe it but Netflix has become an interesting part of my life. Some of the films it recommends have brought me more than pure entertainment but unexpected enlightenment.
By Stella Yan PhD3 years ago in Families
My personal takeaways from Marie Kondo’s home tidying method
Marie Kondo is a world-famous consultant offering advice on tidying homes. If you are not familiar with her, I recommend you watch the Netflix reality series “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo”, there you will see families with different needs benefit from her can-do spirit and her tidying method.
By Stella Yan PhD3 years ago in Families
