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ヽ(o^ ^o)ﾉ (｡0‿0｡) and╰(´︶`)╯ Why Psychologists Study the Duchenne Smile

By: Eliana Zhang The Western-style emoticon is typically written from left to right as though the head is rotated 90° counterclockwise....

Mar 8, 20224 min read

The Mechanism and Therapeutic Potential of Telomeres

By Edgar Wex Since the discovery of the telomere and its role in DNA replication, the idea of an extended lifespan and even immortality...

Feb 14, 20224 min read

The Future of Biomechatronics and Prosthetic Limbs

By: Tony Wang In 2012, a drummer named Jason Barnes was cleaning the vent of a restaurant when, suddenly, 22,000 volts of electricity...

Jan 13, 20224 min read

Optical Illusions: More Than What Meets the Eye

By Veda Sanghi In the image above, what do you see at first glance? A vase? Or two inward-looking faces? Whichever of the two figures you...

Nov 19, 20214 min read

COVID-19 and The Social Determinants of Health

By: Derek Martinez Public health has been one of the most important fields in combating the COVID-19 pandemic. Though the virus itself...

Oct 15, 20214 min read

Could 3D Printed Organs be the Solution to the Organ Transplantation Crisis?

By: Natalie Oulikhanian The demand for organ donations have significantly increased across the globe. With growing cases of organ failure...

Sep 20, 20216 min read

The Origins of the Basilisk From Harry Potter

By: Shaina Grover Any fan of Harry Potter is bound to be familiar with the second-floor girls’ bathroom, home to the legendary Moaning...

Aug 3, 20214 min read

Nectar Guides: A Pollinator's Pathway

By Isabel Cantu Honey is a sweet treat easily paired with a multitude of things: toast and tea are two examples. Many of us are indebted...

Jul 11, 20213 min read

The Inner Workings of Memory

By: Celine Chin Memorization is a big part of everyday life for most people. Studying for that upcoming history test requires...

Jun 24, 20214 min read

The Health Effects From Posture

By Nathan Robinson Over 80% of Americans have poor posture, and I have to admit that I’m part of that percentage. My posture is beginning...

May 13, 20213 min read

Why Fibonacci Numbers Show Up in Plants

By Jenny Lam Nature’s Spirals Spirals, curves that originate from a point and circle around and around as they get bigger, are everywhere...

Apr 14, 20216 min read

Yin and Yang Disrupted: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Poverty

By Armaan Singh When one thinks about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, one might imagine soldiers delving into the jungles of...

Mar 3, 20213 min read

The Survival Mechanisms of Tardigrades

By: Reagan Smith Tardigrades, commonly referred to as water bears, are microscopic (0.1-1 mm long) invertebrate organisms that have...

Feb 10, 20216 min read

How Far Fetched is Human Immortality?

By: Jeet Parikh Human immortality is the essence of fables, science fiction, and fantasy … or is it? This article will dive into the...

Jan 16, 20213 min read