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Bicycles: An Alternative form of Transportation in the Netherlands
The streets are commonplace to all of us. They are a playground to some and a time limit to others. Many of us would love to see the street as a safe place for communities to gather and for people to play and recreate. As long as it does n…
A Profile on Dengue: The Infamous Neglected Tropical Disease
Dengue, a mosquito-borne virus, has spread across the globe in recent years, now infecting an estimated 100-400 million people each year. Approximately forty percent of the world’s population lives in countries with a risk of dengue. This …
What Have We Accomplished since Kyoto?
Kyoto pledges versus actual greenhouse gas emissions. This project is in ESRI GIS Story Map format.
The Bale National Park: Harenna Forest, Ethiopia
The Harenna forest is the largest cloud forest in Ethiopia, located in the southern region of the Bale mountain range. 60⁰ 20' and 60⁰ 50'N. This project is in ESRI GIS Story Map format.
Measles: Understanding Outbreaks
Measles is an air-born infection caused by a paramyxovirus, mostly common in early childhood. In the present day, measles is considered an extinct disease in most parts of the world. According to WHO, in 1980, before widespread vaccination…
Cheetahs in Southern Africa
Under the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) 's, cheetahs are listed as vulnerable. This status means the species is likely to become endangered unless the circumstances threatening its survival and reproduction of the s…
River Herring in the Concord River Watershed
Since long ago, each spring the River Herring swam up the Concord, Sudbury and Assabet Rivers (SUASCO) in unfathomable numbers to spawn. Their numbers turned the sluggish river turbulent with movement, and their masses colored the water bl…
The Dorr Museum Collections and their Global Origins
An exploration of the George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History collections and their origins. The Dorr Museum of Natural History is unique among museums in that its collections have been prepared entirely by students. This project is in ES…
Effects of Drought in Two Villages in Namibia
Namibia is known for its arid climate and the flora and fauna that have adapted to these conditions over many generations. The livelihoods of most people depend directly on the land. Therefore, a large portion of Namibia is used for agricu…
