Science

I’m increasingly worried about where my clothes come from. I read somewhere that fashion is the second or third most polluting industry on Earth. Is that true? I try to shop for good brands — especially ones that treat their workers well — and be conscious about buying only what I need. None of that … Read more

I go to college in my hometown, and live with my folks to save money. Now that I’m a junior, they’re leaving me in charge of the house. They bought an Airstream trailer and took off to New Jersey a few weeks ago. However, the house is pretty old, and I’m starting to notice that … Read more

I do not mean this in a religious or metaphysical sense, but what happens to us after we die? I am pretty lucky — I’ve never been to a funeral or had a relative die or dealt with that in my immediate family. I definitely know that won’t always be true. But I don’t like … Read more

Lab-grown diamonds—also called man-made diamonds, diamond simulants, and lab-created diamonds—are a sustainable and affordable alternative to earth-mined diamonds. By replicating the earth’s natural processes, diamond experts have created diamond simulants that share the same chemical, physical, and optical properties as natural diamonds. Lab-grown diamonds are a rapidly growing trend in the jewelry industry, with many … Read more