Author: Frankie Wallace

Frankie Wallace is a freelance writer from the northwest who contributes to a wide variety of blogs online. Wallace currently resides in Boise, Idaho and is a recent graduate from the University of Montana.

People

Miracle Drug or Snake Oil? How Consumers Can Tell the Difference

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Post date August 15, 2022
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Humans have been searching for the fountain of youth for centuries. We have overturned virtually every rock, we have looked under every leaf, and we have plumbed nature’s bounty in order to unlock the secret to eternal life and endless good health.

Along the way, con artists, charlatans, and even well-meaning dupes have introduced an array of “miracle cures” that have proven to be, at best, useless and, at worst, dangerous. Unfortunately, such quackery is by no means consigned to the trash heap of human history.

Energy Environment

Why Renewable Energy is a Geopolitical Issue

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Post date March 16, 2022
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Humans around the world have long displayed a thirst for power, sometimes in a literal sense. Powering virtually every aspect of daily life, the origin of our electricity is thus one of the biggest talking points in modern times. Today, approximately 84% of the world’s energy needs come from oil, gas, and coal – aka fossil fuels.

Environment

Sustainable Trends in Manufacturing and Construction

Post author By Frankie Wallace
Post date January 28, 2022
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Sustainable manufacturing and construction are becoming more critical than ever before across the globe. With population growth and the increasing demand for resources, we must find new ways to build and produce goods that don’t damage our environment.

Environment Climate Global Warming

Sustainability: Business and Community Efforts

Post author By Frankie Wallace
Post date November 17, 2021
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In the wake of continued climate change and the lingering effects of the global pandemic, sustainability has become much more than just a catchy buzzword. In increasing frequency, people are becoming more mindful of how their actions and behaviors can harm the environment. According to a recent Forbes poll, 32% of U.S. consumers actively seek out companies that are working to reduce their environmental impact.

Environment

How Businesses Are Reducing Their Reliance on Plastics

Post author By Frankie Wallace
Post date July 22, 2021
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Plastic pollution — Over the past 75 odd years, plastics have become an integral part of our lives. Nearly every single thing we interact with has some plastic component to it. From children's toys to packaging to disposable dishware to the little stickers on our bananas - all of these things create plastic waste, much of it after one use. Photo by Hans Braxmeier from Pixabay

Over the past 75 odd years, plastics have become an integral part of our lives. Nearly every single thing we interact with has some plastic component to it. From children’s toys to packaging to disposable dishware to the little stickers on our bananas – all of these things create plastic waste, much of it after one use.

Scientific method

Exploring the Plethora of Jobs in Science Fields & How to Get Them

Post author By Frankie Wallace
Post date December 12, 2020
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Microscope — Image by Konstantin Kolosov from Pixabay

For many of us, the idea of a job in science conjures up thoughts of pretty broad-stroke careers such as biologist, doctor, or engineer. We start to wonder how on Earth there can be a need for more research into certain topics and maybe even ponder the possibility that we are running out of new things to discover. These thoughts couldn’t be more wrong – in fact, the field of science is alive and well and growing faster than ever!

People Chemistry

The Science Behind Cures: When It Goes Right and When It Goes Wrong

Post author By Frankie Wallace
Post date October 26, 2020
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Science is both invaluable and imperfect. In managing cures to all kinds of diseases and ailments, these competing values offer mixed healthcare results. When medical science goes right, it enables protection and prevention, thereby saving lives. When it goes wrong, however, curative science can create more problems for the population.

Life on Earth Evolution

Funky Smells, Strange Sounds, and Weird Sights: Evolutionary Explanations About Our Senses

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Post date September 10, 2020
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Feeding a giraffe at the giraffe sanctuary in Nairobi Kenya. Photo by David Clode on Unsplash

The world looked very different for early humans, and their daily life was vastly different from that of people living in the 21st century. Our five senses, once crucial to our survival, are easy to take for granted. For most modern humans, food is easily accessed, and we spend the bulk of our time indoors, well protected from the elements and various dangers.

Chemistry

The Science of Addiction & Pain Management

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Post date August 6, 2020
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You are in an accident or perhaps have a sports injury. Maybe you are hurt by equipment at work or have a bad fall. Regardless of the circumstances, you go to the doctor in horrible pain, and the doctor prescribes you an opioid, whether that be codeine or hydrocodone or any other of its many names. You are at risk. It is believed that approximately 2 million people are addicted to opioids.

Biology

Genetically Modified Mosquitoes: the benefits and drawbacks

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Post date July 8, 2020
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Many of us have had the misfortune to encounter mosquitoes at one time or another. If we’re lucky, we’ve only experienced them from the perspective of being something of an annoyance. We see them as buzzing pests that emerge during humid periods and leave their mark with itchy bumps and welts. However, they can be far more problematic.