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I’ve always been very sure of who I am. I mean I’ve taken every personality test known to man. My Myers-Briggs type, ENFP, told me that I’m expressive and creative. The enneagram test categorized me... Read More
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Introduction Do you remember sitting in front of the television as a kid, listening to Dora the Explorer or Handy Manny as they taught us Spanish through their many adventures? While their continuous repetition and... Read More
Dr. Keefe Reuther has been a lecturer at UC San Diego since 2009. In 2020, he became an assistant teaching professor, instructing courses such as BILD 4 and BILD 5. His research interests are focused... Read More
Death. Simply talking or even thinking about the subject is taxing, so imagine how emotionally burdensome it would be to constantly deal with death for your job. Tis is the harsh reality for biomedical researchers... Read More
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I’ll wake up as soon as the alarm goes off, when the phone lights up and starts vibrating on the table, even before the alarm begins sounding. This means that I’ll be the perfect roommate... Read More
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What do mushrooms, frogs, and pufferfish all have in common? Besides being naturally occurring toxic entities, they are also found all over the world. I’m sure the first humans to figure that out are doing... Read More
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I’m not kidding when I say I can crack almost every joint in my body. I crack my fingers, elbows, back, shoulder, knees, ankles, neck, and toes–not always in that exact order. Every single time... Read More
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In the world of TikTok, the aesthetic of “cottagecore” has become a growing fascination: romanticizing the wilderness and a simplified countryside lifestyle. One lucky crop has become the star of cottagecore vibes: mushrooms! From vintage... Read More
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Almost all living organisms experience infection, when the body is invaded by pathogens. To prevent and combat infections, ranging from the common cold to pneumonia, different parts of your immune system work together like a... Read More