"Explore Neodymium: The Rare Earth Element Fueling Green Energy

 1. Introduction As the global population approaches 8 billion people and the climate becomes increasingly unpredictable, the careful management of the Earth’s finite resources becomes more important than ever. The widespread use of nonrenewable carbon as an energy resource has lead to the buildup of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Continued consumption will also … Read more

"Mining and Refining Rare Earth Element Neodymium for Green Energy Tech

 1. Introduction As the global population approaches 8 billion people and the climate becomes increasingly unpredictable, the careful management of the Earth’s finite resources becomes more important than ever. The widespread use of nonrenewable carbon as an energy resource has lead to the buildup of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Continued consumption will also … Read more

Effects of Background Conditions on Short Term Memory Recall in College Students

 Abstract This study will evaluate how different background conditions influence college students short term memory recall. 150 college students will be randomly divided into three treatment groups using random sampling (n=50) in this within subjects – repeated measures design. Classical music, white noise, and silence will be the three levels of the independent variable … Read more

Norman Chandler’s Oligarchy & Growth in Los Angeles: The Chandler Era on LA

 Norman Chandler’s Footprint on Southern California The post war mid 20th century Los Angeles staged an unprecedented influx of people and prospect for developmental sprawl. The city is known for being built and pervaded by unregulated private development.  Furthermore, the established businesses of the time in turn created a sense of vulnerability among public … Read more

Dental Anxiety: What Causes & How to Minimize it?

 Anxiety is a big issue in todays’ society and everyone seems to have some type of it. There are different types of mental disorders related to anxiety, some among them are generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and post- traumatic disorder. These are disorders that can be labeled. They are labeled from a list … Read more

John Keats’ Fascinating “La Belle Dame Sans Merci” & Its Themes of Romanticism

 When people hear the word “romanticism” they associate words like love, dreams, and emotions with it. Romanticism first occurred in the early nineteenth century right after the enlightenment. The Romantic literary period presented the ideas that people should separate themselves from logic and allow themselves to resort their own intuition, imagination and emotions for … Read more

Exploring Michael Jordan and Lebron James’s Accomplishments

 What defines a GOAT? Becoming a GOAT signifies you as the greatest of all time. “In senses corresponding to great adj. III.: having the most significant effects, importance, distinction, etc.” (greatest, adj., n., and adv.). Michael Jordan is probably the most well-known figure in basketball history. His never give up attitude allowed him to … Read more

Complexities of the American Revolutionary War of 1776 “Exploring The American Revolution: Heroism, Sacrifices and War of 1812

 The American revolutionary war of 1776: a war fought to protect the rights, privileges, and properties which Americans felt they possessed as free born Englishman. According to the documentary, History: The American Revolution 1776 Documentary by A Greystone Production, in 1775 “Washington commanded Benedict Arnold, one of the heroes of Ticonderoga, to travel to … Read more

Gold Rush of San Francisco: From Pioneers to Iconic Businesses

The Gold Rush in San Francisco San Francisco, originally one of the most populous cities in California, is a city immersed in different cultures. Known for the iconic tourist attraction, the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco is rich in history and hippie culture. Originally occupied by the Yelmau tribe, Europeans migrated to the area of … Read more

Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment of Mitral Stenosis

 A healthy heart and its corresponding parts are essential to the function of the cardiovascular system. The heart is located in the thorax, posterior to the sternum and superior surface of the diaphragm. It acts as a muscle pump as it expands and contracts in order to pump blood into blood vessels and then … Read more

"Ectopic Liver Tissue Presenting as Right Atrial Mass: A Case Report

 Abstract Myxomas, metastatic tumors, thrombi and vegetations top the differential diagnosis list of cardiac masses. We present a case of ectopic liver tissue, a far less common etiology of right atrial mass discovered incidentally on transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) of a 37-year-old female with multiple comorbidities who was referred to our facility for further management … Read more