Tag: Impacts

Picture this: a sprawling metropolis where skyscrapers kiss the heavens, streets buzz with the rhythm of endless activity, and a mosaic of cultures blends seamlessly into a unified identity. Welcome to the age of urbanization — where cities become the epicenter of human evolution and economic ...

Have you ever seen a team hung up on making a decision? You may feel like you, as a leader, have empowered them to collaborate. You have ensured that all of the right people are in the room. You have clearly articulated your vision. But it seems some unseen force is pushing team members in different...

Placemaking is a term often heard and seen when new urban projects are announced, where it is stated that ‘placemaking’ is being used in the process. But what does this actually mean? Placemaking is an approach to planning, design, and management of public spaces. Placemaking makes the m...

The success of an e-commerce store comes down to one thing: how much it sells. Just look at the sales-focused key performance indicators (KPIs) that are used to measure the success of an e-commerce site: average order value, cart abandonment rate, sales conversion, etc. Increasing the a...

When Pluto opposes Natal Venus in an astrological transit, it signifies a period of intense challenges and potential upheaval in matters related to love, relationships, values, and aesthetics. This aspect can bring profound changes to your romantic life, personal values, and how you relate to others...

When a major thoroughfare like Interstate 10 shuts down, it’s not just a local inconvenience; it’s a nationwide disruption. Trucks, the lifelines of our supply chain, find themselves in a logistical labyrinth, navigating through alternate, often less efficient routes. This sudden shift i...

While Black Barbadians have never been financially compensated in any way for being enslaved, the white slaveholders were provided financial compensation at the end of slavery. They were given sums on a case by case basis. You can look up your last name here and see if your family received...

“Why don’t you relax? Obviously, I was only joking.” This is a phrase that’s often thrown out by abusive people who get called out on their hurtful behavior. At some point, our society has to recognize that calling something a “joke” doesn’t make it right...

As a genetics professor, I talk a lot about the role of genes in everything from child behavior to addiction and mental health, mostly because that’s the part that’s often overlooked, that people aren’t talking about. But that doesn’t mean that the environment doesn’t p...

Women have played a crucial role in shaping societies throughout history. From the fight for suffrage to the modern movements for equality, women have continuously advocated for their rights and stood up against discrimination. Photo by Joel Muniz on Unsplash The women's rights movemen...

The method of French imperialism and colonialism has dominated the last few centuries, which resulted in substantial political and environmental detriment in its colonized countries. Specifically, a colony that was affected is the African country of Madagascar. During the Berlin Conference of 1884, ...