Why aren’t we moving? An inside look at the MBTA.

Alley powered by Verizon 10 Ware St, Cambridge, MA, United States

You are on your way to work when the train comes to a screeching halt. Or maybe your train has been replaced by shuttle service once again. Perhaps, the board says your train is one minute away and ten minutes later you're still standing on the platform. Public transportation can drive us crazy while also being a significantly better option […]

Online Shopping: Friend or foe?

Alley powered by Verizon 10 Ware St, Cambridge, MA, United States

Advances in technology have revolutionized the way we shop. Instead of prowling the mall, hailing cabs, and perusing produce sections, from the comfort of our home we push a button and goods appear. Yet the changes in the retail landscape are far from linear. Just when we thought the future was online, Amazon launched brick-and-mortar stores. Data security issues at […]

Why is Higher Education SO Expensive?

Cambridge Main Library 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA, United States

The minimum for a job used to be a high school education. Today, the expectations of a job seeker likely start with a bachelors degree and might require additional advanced degrees and certifications. Additionally, the pressure, the prep, and the planning to even be admitted to college and university can be a job in of itself. Upon being accepted, it […]

Personal Genetics: Power to the People or Buyer Beware?

American Rhino 4 South Market Street1st Floor, Boston, MA, United States

***THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO SNOW*** The field of genetics has advanced so rapidly that it’s no longer necessary to go to the doctor for a basic mapping of your DNA. With less than $100 and a simple swab you can be tested for specific diseases, learn your genetic makeup, and see your family tree. We’re all curious […]

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