Why Are Babies So Cute? The Evolutionary Science of Baby Schema

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Have you ever wondered why almost everyone instinctively smiles when they see a baby? Even though babies are a lot…

Science of Everything: Air Quality Index

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For the citizens of Chicago, the summer of 2026 has not been all sunshine and lake days. Between violent storms…

Marine Mind Control: The Basics of Electrofishing

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Just a few weeks ago I was fishing at Ottertail Lake, Minnesota, searching for Northern Pike. Like many fishermen, mobile…

Full Circle Moments: Activism and Advancements in HIV Medications

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In 2021, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS set a goal of ending AIDS as a public health threat…

Science of Everything: Microwavable Plastics

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Science of Everything: Goosebumps

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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

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Science of Everything: Invasive Species

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Sober Curious: How Alcohol Impacts Your Health

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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

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