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May 31, 20213 min read

The Tastiest Type of Science

By: Khushi Gupta Many people think that experimenting with science is only possible in a lab with high-tech gear and equipment, and don’t...

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May 31, 20213 min read

New Year’s Resolutions, and Why They Fail

By Jeet Parikh 2021 was going to be a phenomenal year. I planned to improve my diet, start meditating, and go running more often....

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May 30, 20215 min read

Understanding Cancer: The Makings of Metastasis

By Anny Wang Cancer is a deeply confusing disease. One could even say it is an injustice to call it by one name, just due to the sheer...

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May 26, 20214 min read

Edible Insects and Their (Possible) Appearance in Our Near-Future

By: Eliana Zhang Edible insects often make their way into the public eye through appearances in dystopian worlds. Movies like Snowpiercer...

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May 23, 20213 min read

Standardized Tests and College Success

By Anagha Rao At some point, every high school student has taken a standardized test because they “accurately predict college success.”...

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May 21, 20214 min read

Chinese Medicine

By Celine Chin Chinese medicine is one of the oldest medical practices in the world and has existed for at least twenty-three centuries....

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May 18, 20217 min read

How to Investigate a Disease Outbreak, Step by Step

By Jenny Lam Outbreaks of disease occur much more frequently than one may expect. According to the CDC, over 500 outbreaks of foodborne...

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May 15, 20213 min read

Fenugreek and its Health Benefits

By: Mansi Arora What is Fenugreek? Fenugreek is an herbal plant about 2 to 3 feet tall with green leaves, white flowers, and small pods....

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May 14, 20213 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...

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May 11, 20212 min read

Neutron Stars, Pulsars, and Magnetars

By Jeet Parikh In the Milky Way galaxy alone, there are about 300 billion stars. That is 300,000,000,000, for scale. With an estimated...

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May 7, 20213 min read

Mezcal: Science in Gastronomy

By: Derek Martinez Mezcal is one of the most iconic beverages in Mexico, especially in the state of Oaxaca, where it originates from. It...

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May 5, 20212 min read

Environmental DNA and its Bioinformatics Component

By: Anurag Jakkula When organisms move through their habitats, vital and powerful information is left behind. This information can tell...

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May 4, 20215 min read

Music and the Brain - The Neurology of Music and the Rise of Speech

By JiaJia Fu Music - a collection of meaningless sounds that can somehow provoke profound emotional connections and physiological...

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