When you come down with an illness—a fever or the flu, for instance—you may notice a strange smell setting onto your blankets and clothes. Even when you’ve recovered, the smell may still linger until you’ve... Read More
The coronavirus pandemic triggered a rise in the general public’s interest in the world of pharmaceuticals. Curiosity regarding the development and production of drugs by companies like Pfizer and Moderna has become a centerpiece of... Read More
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Yahoo! Mario hits his head on a yellow mystery block. When I do that, I get a concussion, but when he does it he is rewarded with a red and white mushroom–a magic mushroom. When... Read More
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To Burp or To Fart, That is the Question This past winter was a crazy one. Many parts of the US experienced record low temperatures, and over 60% of the US population received some sort... Read More
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Even though life pre-2020 feels like a completely different era, we once lived most of our lives in-person: school, extracurriculars, and social activities. Initially, I celebrated having online classes for a while, but as the... Read More
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On July 23, 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced disappointing news regarding another Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) to nations across the globe—the monkeypox outbreak. Describing the sudden wave of cases as... Read More
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At the 2016 Olympics, in just 9.81 seconds and 42 strides, Usain Bolt won the men’s 100-meter final. A few days later, Eliud Kipchoge won the marathon after covering 26 kilometers in 2 hours and... Read More
These days, the word ‘protein powder’ is essentially synonymous with exercise and staying healthy. But what does it even mean? Is this seemingly magical muscle growth powder really worth it? And what is it even... Read More
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No cancer is desirable; however, a glance at the statistics is enough to suggest that a diagnosis of ovarian cancer is particularly unfortunate. In 2018, 184,799 deaths occurred due to ovarian cancer, accounting for 4.4%... Read More