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   The Benefits of Blue Light Blockers: Why You Should Consider Using Them    By Roman Alexa In today’s tech-driven world, screens are an inseparable part of our daily lives. From smartphones and laptops to tablets and televisions, the average person spends hours each day in front of a screen. While this digital age offers numerous advantages, it also comes with its own set of challenges, particularly concerning the effects of prolonged screen exposure on our health. One of the most discussed topics in recent years has been blue light and its potential impact on our eyes, sleep, and overall well-being.  Blue light blockers—often in the form of glasses or screen filters—have gained popularity as a way to combat these effects. But what exactly are the benefits of using them? In this post, I’ll break down why blue light blockers might just be the game-changer you’ve been looking for.   What Is Blue Light and Why Should We Care? Blue light is a high-energy, sho...

   Are Gel Ant Enclosures unethical?     By Roman Alexa (15 years old at the time of writing.)               When choosing an ant enclosure, there are many options. However, for a starting ant keeper, nowadays go to option seems to be the "Gel Enclosure". However, while an easy start, this method of ant keeping is unethical and uncomfortable to the ants incased.             One reason the gel ant enclosure genre is unethical, is the health hazards it can pose to not only ants, but the ant keeper themselves. It is proven that various gel enclosures contain harmful chemicals in them to animals and humans if not handled or disposed properly. The article    Wiley Online Library   further supports this by adding " The use of certain chemicals in gel enclosures can lead to health hazards, raising ethical concerns about their safety and the potential risks they pose to both humans and ...