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Family dinners may seem like an ordinary part of everyday life. But the research discussed in this article shows that family meals can create opportunities for parents and children to communicate and understand each other, and build emotional bonds. The important part is not only eating together. It is what
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This design conjecture was made in response to the interviews I did and the article about nocturnal pollinators. While this could be a fun project and a way to reach the next generation of environmentalists, I wouldn't bet it's the most impactful option among all possible
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This design conjecture is in response to the World's First Mass-Produced Mycelium Door article in my Business section. The proposal is to educate the public and/or provide kits on how to produce your own mycelium composite to modify outdoor lighting at home. After reading the article,
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I first spoke to Devin Mingesbury, Coordinator for LightsOut Ohio and an OSU Professor in Environmental and Natural Resources, about the effects of light pollution on birds overall and in Ohio specifically. I learned a lot about birds through this interview, but the most insightful part was her involvement in
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Family relationships are not always simple. Parents, children, and grandparents can feel close to each other. They can also disagree. They can support each other while having different opinions and expectations. A strong family relationship does not mean that everyone always agrees. It can include both connection and conflict. “intimacy
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I found Jim McCormac through his blog, where he posts nature photography and observations weekly, writes the Nature column in the Columbus Dispatch, worked as a botanist for 30 years at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, and gives educational talks on moths and other wildlife around the Midwest. Ohio
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Dogs can be an important part of a child's everyday life. They can play together, they can walk together, or they can simply spend time together. But having a dog does not automatically create a strong relationship. Research suggests that the quality of the bond between a child
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Grandparents and grandchildren do not always live close to each other. Distance can make regular interaction difficult. This study explored how technology could help grandparents and grandchildren spend meaningful time together, even when they lived apart. The researchers found that having something to talk about and something to do together
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Grandparents and grandchildren may live in different homes, have different interests, and grow up in very different times. But they can still build a close relationship through simple everyday moments. Spending time together, talking, playing, eating, or sharing family stories can give grandparents and grandchildren opportunities to understand each other
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Main Data Visualization Complimentary Visualizations Data Visualizations Explained Who This graph visualizes the responses of 11 DarkSky Ohio volunteers to 6 questions. X-axis: Obstacles The obstacles outlined were based on interviews I conducted with experts and options added by participants in the fill-in-the-blank "other"
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With the evolution of social media, it is no longer just a place to post pictures and share your thoughts. It has now evolved into spaces where users can track and encourage each other's personal development. Applications like Strava and Nike run club allow you to build community
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Projection Pals is a digital platform that allows inpatient individuals a place to personalize their space and engage with others creatively during their stay. Within the Projection Pals app, individuals will be able to create art or write messages that can be projected within their hospital room or sent to