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CULTURE

Punxsutawney Phil: Who Is He and Should We Trust Him?

On February 2nd 2026, a great travesty occurred for the warm weather lovers of Boston. This date is notoriously known as Groundhog Day, where it is believed that if a groundhog, most commonly the Pennsylvania native, Punxsutawney  Phil, sees its shadow and runs back into its dwelling, there will be six more weeks of winter. […]

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NATURE

Beautiful Bug Is Killing Agricultural Industry in US

It neither bites nor stings, yet somehow the spotted lanternfly has become one of the most harmful insects in our country’s history. What makes this small bug so dangerous isn’t its threat to humans, but rather, the damage it causes to the environment when left unchecked. Since its arrival in the United States, this species […]

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NATURE

A Wild Goose Chase? The Practice of Goosebanding

Every year, towards the end of June, something unusual can be seen in parks and near water reservoirs all over the country. Flocks of Canada geese are corralled by scientists and volunteers, who slip small metal bands over their legs. To those out of the loop, it may seem like a very bizarre sight. However, […]