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“V” for Vegan: The new fashion identity

Evita Apalaki The fairytale…  Let me tell you a story. Once upon a time, there was a well-dressed beautiful lady. She was the owner of a fashion house, famous for its beautiful designs of fluffy furry coats and clothes. Her colleagues worked hard to satisfy her by making her ideas come true. But her soft … Continue reading "“V” for Vegan: The new fashion identity"

#1 No Poverty

#10 Reduced Inequalities

#11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

#12 Responsible Consumption and Production

#13 Climate Action

#14 Life Below Water

#15 Life on Land

#16 Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

#17 Partnerships for the Goals

#2 Zero Hunger

#3 Ensure Healthy Lives and Promote Well-Being for All at All Ages

#4 Quality Education

#5 Achieve Gender Equality and Empower All Women and Girls

#6 Clean Water and Sanitation

#7 Affordable and Clean Energy

#8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

#9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

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A Congesting Problem

Gina Yum America is a car-dependent country. Heavy car expenditure subsidization, zoning laws that prioritize private over public transportation, and our large interstate system have made America’s close relationship with personal vehicles possible. This overreliance is responsible for many issues. Every year in the U.S., over a million crashes occur between motor vehicles and large … Continue reading "A Congesting Problem"

A Review of the Body Language of Wild Animals

Jenna Samsel If you have companion animals, you know how important it is to understand and interpret their body language or other communication cues.  Similarly, it is important to comprehend the body language of wild animals.  Throughout everyday routines, crossing paths with at least a small variety of undomesticated animals is likely, but especially during … Continue reading "A Review of the Body Language of

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All About Bees

Olivia Bowser Learn more about these amazing creatures, why they are important, and how we can help them by reading this article by Olivia.

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Animal Assisted Therapy

Sanne Welin I am sure anyone who is a fan of animals has experienced the stress relief you get from positive interactions with animals. This is something philosophers like Hippocrates considered long ago in ancient Greece where he saw horseback riding as a therapeutic activity. The first person to actively start using animals in therapy … Continue reading "Animal Assisted Therapy"

Animal Communications Systems (ANICOMS)

Evita Apalaki Communication is the act that happens among a sender and a receiver, during which the latter is supposed to change behavior, or the transmitted information will affect the adaptation of one or both of those participants. Humans have developed the ultimate form of communication, language. Phrases said in a particular order structure a … Continue reading "Animal Communications Systems (ANICOMS)"

Animal Testing: Cosmetics

Evita Apalaki Animal testing is a way to determine the safety of a medical substance before its commercial release and public use. Αpart from health care, cosmetic brands also experiment on animals in order to achieve a high standard of quality for the ingredients in their products. However, even if the reason for this testing … Continue reading "Animal Testing: Cosmetics"

Animals and Curiosity

Clara Battle What do you view as curiosity? Are animals curious? Richard W. Byrne, a professor of psychology and neuroscience at University of St. Andrews in the United Kingdom, says animals who are in the category of ‘generalists’ are more likely to exhibit behaviors considered “curious.” Generalists are animals whose genetic predispositions allow them to … Continue reading "Animals and Curiosity"

Animals in Amusement: Fun for us, hell for them…

Sofia Kastrinou It is very common for animals to be used as attractions and as means for entertainment. For hundreds of years, people have visited zoos, attended circuses, bullfights, water parks, and other sites where animals are trained to amuse. But if we take a closer look, we will realize that we spend huge amounts … Continue reading "Animals in Amusement: Fun for us, hell

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