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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
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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 15, 20224 min read
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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 14, 20224 min read
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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 20, 20214 min read
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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 16, 20214 min read
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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 21, 20216 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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 14, 20213 min read
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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 15, 20216 min read
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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 4, 20213 min read
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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 11, 20216 min read
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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
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