By Marguerite Ward, PolicyMic On April 1, humans learned that they had made their first successful communication with dolphins. Despite its peculiar timing, this scientific breakthrough is no joke. Researchers testing a human-to-dolphin translator reported that last August, they had their first effective verbal interaction with the species after a bottlenose dolphin pointed out a piece of … Continue reading
Category Archives: Health & Environment
The Data On Your New Years Resolution
By Marguerite Ward, The Harrison Review Only eight percent of people successfully fulfill their New Years resolutions, according to a recent study published by the University of Scranton. While the most common goals seem manageable – to lose weight, get organized, and spend less, the majority of Americans are failing. Most people give up on … Continue reading
The Invisibles of Kathmandu
The Invisibles of Kathmandu December 20, 2013, World Policy Journal Story and video produced by Marguerite Ward By Shikchit Khanal … Continue reading
Great Fall Excursions Without the Hassle
By Marguerite Ward, The Harrison Review A full day trip to an upstate apple orchard or mountain may be hard to fit into your busy schedule. What if you only have a couple of hours to enjoy the outdoors? A scenic walk, bike ride or day at the park may be much closer and more … Continue reading
Untapped Potential of Art in HIV/AIDS Work
By Marguerite Ward, World Policy Journal The international community is at a critical point in stopping the spread of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Infection rates are down and global funding is up, pointing to a successful global response plan. But one key component in permanently ending HIV/AIDS has yet to … Continue reading
Calculating the Perfect City
By Marguerite Ward, BreakThru Radio Photo courtesy of Sebastian Niedlich. What makes for “the perfect city?” That really depends on whether you like skyscrapers or greek columns, right? Not exactly. Defining a successful city may seem up to personal preference, but research in urban planning reveals specific pieces to what might be called an algorithm for … Continue reading
Physician Assistants Respond to Changing Healthcare Needs
By Marguerite Ward, BreakThru Radio Photo courtesy of Phalinn Ooi. The health care industry is constantly changing. An increase in physicians choosing to pursue speciality instead of primary care, demographic changes in rural and urban areas, and opportunities presented by health care reform challenge the healthcare industry to meet the growing need for quality care. But … Continue reading
