Althea March
Bio
I am a writer who searches for facts to create compelling nonfictional accounts about our everyday lives as human beings, and I am an avid writer involved in creating short fictional stories that help to stir the imagination for anyone.
Stories (146/0)
What Happens When You Drink Too Much Water?
Without water, we couldn't survive. However, excessive drinking can harm both our bodies and brains. If you consume more water than your kidneys can handle, your blood salt levels may become compromised. It's referred to as water intoxication. Additionally, it has the potential to result in death, comas, and severe brain damage. When you hear the word poison, what comes to mind? Arsenic? Cyanide? Consider water.
By Althea March11 months ago in Feast
Why Do People Say, "OK"?"
How a corny joke from the 1830s evolved to be the term used the most around the world. One of the most well-known words in the English language is OK. It serves as a means of communication for us and our technology. However, it actually began as an inaccurate word abbreviation fad in the 1830s.
By Althea March11 months ago in 01
Why are Apples Available in so Many Varieties?
Have you ever entered a supermarket and wondered where all the different varieties of apples originated? Along with Red Delicious and Granny Smith, less well-known varieties, including Snap Dragon, Pixie Crunch, Cosmic Crisp, Jazz, and Ambrosia may also be present. So why are there so many different kinds? Theresa Doud provided my research on this topic with a thorough explanation of the apple breeding process.
By Althea March11 months ago in Feast
Should Standardized Testing be Something of the Past?
Although standardized testing is currently a particularly hot topic in education, this kind of measurement has been used for more than two thousand years. Additionally, while the outcomes of standardized tests can aid in our understanding of some concepts, they can also be deceiving if applied improperly. What are these exams really measuring, then? And do they merit your time? Arlo Kempf conducted extensive research on this controversial topic.
By Althea March11 months ago in Education
Effective Future Indicators are Population Pyramids
When closely investigated, population numbers work similarly to crystal balls in that they can shed light on both the past and the future of a nation. Kim Preshoff demonstrated through her extensive research, using the population pyramids of three distinct countries as examples, how employing this visual aid can help social scientists and policymakers understand the numbers.
By Althea March11 months ago in Families
Imagining Rhythm in a Different Way
Rhythm is indicated on a musical bar line in standard notation. However, there are other, perhaps more intuitive, ways to picture rhythm. In his explanation of the "wheel method" of tracing rhythm, John Varney utilized it in his research on this subject to take us on a musical tour across the globe.
By Althea March12 months ago in Beat
How Languages Evolved Worldwide
From what was once a much smaller number, thousands of languages have grown throughout the course of human history. Why do we have so many now? Furthermore, how do we keep track of everyone? According to Alex Gendler, linguists divide languages into language families, and he demonstrated through extensive research how these linguistic trees provide crucial historical context.
By Althea March12 months ago in FYI
Why We Enjoy Hearing a Song Repeated
How often does the chorus of your favorite song repeat? How frequently have you heard the chorus? Repetition in music is a universal phenomenon and isn't just a characteristic of Western pop songs. Why? Elizabeth Hellmuth Margulis went into great detail with her research about the "exposure effect" and how recurrence encourages us to interact with music as active participants rather than passive listeners.
By Althea March12 months ago in Beat
Routine Practices to Boost Your Intelligence
Here are some easy routines to adopt to become smarter! You undoubtedly already know how important it is to be intelligent, but did you know that there are several daily activities that intelligent people engage in that you can also engage in? That's accurate. To become smarter, you don't have to be a genius, a person of exceptional intelligence, or spend hours in a library. There are some easy behaviors that can sharpen your brain and enhance cognitive performance.
By Althea March12 months ago in FYI
Should People Eradicate Mosquitoes?
Find out what might happen to our ecosystems if mosquitoes are eradicated using the technology of gene drives. More people die from mosquito-borne diseases each year than from any other animal, but only a small portion of the 3,500 mosquito species that exist actually do so. Researchers have been testing gene drives, a type of designed technology that has the potential to eradicate the deadliest insects. Should we therefore get rid of these bothersome insects? Talya Hackett looks into it. Mosquitoes?
By Althea March12 months ago in Earth