Why certain songs get stuck in your head — the anatomy of an earworm
The harder you try to push an earworm out of your head, the worse it gets.
Where sodium-ion batteries make sense
Sodium-ion batteries use more widely available materials and perform well in extremely cold conditions. Their lower energy density remains a problem, but they may become an important partner to lithium rather than a complete replacement.
Opinion: Beyond the Ballot: What civic engagement looks like before age 18
Voting will eventually become one of the ways teenagers can participate in civic life, but it doesn’t have to be the first. Civic engagement can be smaller or more personal. It can mean volunteering at a community event, reporting a story that matters to other peers, or simply learning how a local decision may affect the people around you.
Opinion: Schools should teach students how to speak before grading them on it
Young people should have the chance to practice public speaking skills. In 2024, I co-founded Voices in Motion, a student-run program offering free speech and debate workshops alongside paid lessons.
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I highly recommend you try the bacon mac n’ cheese at Panera Bread at least once in your life. The contrast of flavors due to its mix of soft macaroni pieces with juicy bacon bits is so good that it is entirely worth brushing away any doubts about it to try it at least once.
Opinion: Must high school students declare a passion?
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