Science of Everything: Goosebumps

1 week ago
Lindsey Ramirez

You’re watching a scary movie. All of a sudden, you notice the eerie, tense silence that can only precede a…

Brainport: Eyes on Your Tongue

3 weeks ago

According to the American Optometric Association (AOA), an estimated 12 million people over the age of 40 are victims of…

Science of Everything: Invasive Species

4 weeks ago

There’s nothing worse than an unwanted houseguest who eats your food and takes over your living space. Plants experience a…

Sober Curious: How Alcohol Impacts Your Health

4 weeks ago

At the beginning of the year, I always hear about friends or family doing “Dry January”, or choosing not to…

Science of Everything: Nervous Laughter

1 month ago

Nervous laughter, or laughing when we feel uncomfortable, is likely not a behavior you think of when you think of…

CRISPR: Genetic Scissors, Scientists are Editing Genes?

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When gene editing comes up, most people probably think about Marvel super soldiers like Captain America or the way that…

Pros and Cons of Protein in American Football

2 months ago

Football culture at elite levels, such as the NFL and major college programs, heavily depends on protein. It is common…

Science of Everything: What Can an Individual Do About Climate Change?

2 months ago

It’s February in Chicago, but today you ditch your winter coat and grab your shorts. Climate change has made unseasonably…

Sinking Your Teeth into Sourdough: The Science Behind Its Health Benefits

2 months ago

In the last six months, I became the proud owner of a sourdough starter gifted to me over the winter…

Your Own Personal Cancer Vaccine

3 months ago

Cancer is definitely one of the scariest diagnoses someone can hear from their doctor. One of the major contributors to…