As a society, we’re generally driven by consumerism and marketing. Every purchase decision we make is a subconscious part of our brain choosing a shiny label, or target phrases like “organic” or “grain-free.” Our pets may not need cheese-flavored treats, but our hearts tell us that the happy puppy on the front of the package […]
Sea Turtles: Looking Beneath the Shell
The first time I visited an aquarium, it was because a snowstorm had grounded all flights in and out of Boston for three days. I was young enough to forget what else we did to fill the other two days, but I distinctly remember our day at the New England Aquarium. I was fascinated by […]
In the Spotlight: Kazakhstan
I was perusing through a veterinary magazine that discussed infectious diseases in the U.S. and abroad when I found an article about Kazakhstan that piqued my interest. The subject matter was the prevalence of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in the country. This article stood out among the rest due to a personal bias: […]
