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Navigating the Storm: Understanding El Niño’s Role in Midwest Weather

If you live in the Midwest, you may have noticed that the weather has been all over the place lately.…

12 months ago

Blood Sugar: How it Works and Why it’s Important

The terms “blood sugar” and “insulin” are thrown around quite a bit in our world. You may have heard them…

12 months ago

The Dynamics of DNA: How Scientists are Translating Genes into Symphonies

The beat of your heart, the grumbling of your stomach, the whisper of air traveling in and out of your…

12 months ago

Diary of a Memory T cell: A Tale of Three Stem Cells

In a world of modern science, few discoveries hold as much promise and intrigue as stem cells. With their remarkable…

1 year ago

Closeup on Carp: CO2 for Ecological Innovation

You’re likely familiar with the frowned-upon chemical compound carbon dioxide, CO2-- a dangerous greenhouse gas that when released into the…

1 year ago

Ships to Shots – The Remarkable Evolution of Clinical Trials

Clinical trials have become a widely recognized household term, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic. The World Health Organization defines clinical…

1 year ago

Trip Report: A Research Visit to Fermilab

  I am an assistant professor of computer science at Illinois Institute of Technology, where I work on developing cutting-edge…

1 year ago

How to Get Involved in Undergraduate Research

If you're a student pursuing a STEM field in college, you've likely heard of undergraduate research. But what is it,…

1 year ago

Ghostly Echoes from Fukushima Wastewater Reach Across Oceans and Generations

In the coastal town of Fukushima, where fishermen once proudly displayed their catch and children’s laughter filled the air, a…

1 year ago

Inside the Mind of ChatGPT: The AI Chatbot Revealed

In this blog, I (SD) had an intriguing chat with an unconventional guest – ChatGPT. Throughout the interview, ChatGPT made…

2 years ago