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Music as a Lifesaver: A Tale From the Far East

Can music save lives? The answer is a resounding “Yes.” I’ve had the pleasure of meeting several people from the northeastern region of Taiwan living in Chicago. Among them is a dear friend, Mr. Wang Chang-Suo, who has shared countless stories of his native land — personal experiences that are the backbone of this narrative. ...

Max Lu

Several items displayed from a World War 2 soldier.

This Young Man Can Be Taught

In the early Han Dynasty, a young man, an important official named Zhang Liang started life as an aristocrat from the State of Han during the Warring States Period (475-221 B.C.). The Han Dynasty is not the same as the State of Han. They existed 24 years apart. After the State of Han was conquered ...

Nspirement Staff

Air Pollution Reduces Global Life Expectancy by More Than One Year

Air pollution shortens human lives by more than a year, according to a new study from a team of leading environmental engineers and public health researchers. Better air quality could lead to a significant extension of lifespans around the world. This is the first time that data on air pollution and lifespan has been studied ...

Troy Oakes

What Will Happen When the Sun Dies?

Scientists agree the Sun will die in approximately 5 billion years, but they weren’t sure what would happen next… until now. A team of international astronomers, including Professor Albert Zijlstra, from the School of Physics & Astronomy, predict it will turn into a massive ring of luminous, interstellar gas and dust, known as a planetary nebula. A planetary ...

Troy Oakes

The Sun rising over the Earth.

How Traveling Shaped My Life

With globalization, the world has become more accessible, and moving from one country to another is easier and more affordable than ever. Experiencing and discovering new places, cultures, and people is readily available to many. As someone who can speak three languages and has lived in different countries, I believe that traveling is life-changing and ...

Laura Cozzolino

The Earth