At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world’s perception of ‘normal’ underwent a rapid transformation. Suddenly, adults and students found themselves working from home, encountering shortages of essentials like toilet paper and sanitizer, and witnessing the widespread adoption of face masks in public spaces. However, it wasn’t just children and parents adjusting to online…
Steam, electricity, and automated machines have underpinned fundamental shifts in how people live and work, and each has been the driver behind its own industrial revolution. But while their lasting impact has been substantial, none of these revolutions have been “smart.” That changed with Industry 4.0. As the “Fourth Industrial Revolution,” Industry 4.0 has introduced…
While many skills are crucial to us as human beings, mastering a language is perhaps the most fundamental. It provides a framework for the communication skills that students will use throughout their lives. Learning a second language has also been proven beneficial, and bilingual individuals enjoy some unique opportunities and advantages. Whether you’re currently a…
Astute business decisions play a central role in bringing a business back from the brink, whether that predicament is due to bankruptcy or scandal. Here we’ll look at a few celebrated businesses and brands that were once in serious trouble but have come back to thrive. We’ll conclude with a discussion of the skills necessary…
Technology is harnessed to promote efficiency, accuracy, and accountability in all manner of professions. But even as it introduces new benefits, it can bring a variety of new concerns and controversies. Such is certainly true of the recent technological advances in policing. Here we’ll discuss a few types of technology used in the modern criminal…
When you think of the phrase Romance language, what images does your mind conjure? Do you imagine strolling along the cobblestone streets of Europe? Or perhaps you’re at a quaint café in South America, sipping a rich cup of coffee as you savor the lively chatter of locals speaking Spanish, a language so melodious that…
Psychology permeates every human endeavor, and its rich field of study boasts many specialties that address psychological matters from varied perspectives. The American Psychological Association (APA) recognizes no fewer than 15 subfields, ranging from the individual to the organizational. The University of Texas Permian Basin’s online Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program—ranked among U.S. News…
A former U.S. president. A renowned advocate for racial equality and justice. A popular “sex doctor.” A Super Bowl-winning NFL quarterback. What do they all have in common? All were sociology majors, and they all have names we remember due to their stature and achievements. Here we’re going to highlight some influential people who majored…
The city-state Singapore is building a “forest city” where green spaces are prioritized, pedestrian walkways replace roads, vehicles travel exclusively underground, and trash collection is automated. Oslo, Norway, is borrowing methods refined in the oil industry to install water pipes without digging trenches, preserving the land and minimizing traffic problems and disruptions. Charlotte, North Carolina,…
You won’t find it enshrined in the U.S. Constitution. While the tripartite structure of our government is outlined by that historic, nation-defining document, no references to political party appear within it. There’s nothing dictating the names or the philosophies of our major political parties, nor how many there should be. Democrats and Republicans rose to…