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Mushroom Madness and Fungal Friends

November 11, 2022 10 min read
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

The Truth About Performance Enhancing Drugs

June 20, 2022 15 min read
The Olympics remain the great international showcase of harmonious athleticism and nationalistic pride, and this past February’s Winter Olympics in Beijing was no exception. Such a big competition sparks many news and controversies, one of... Read More

The Imagination of Body Augmentation

May 6, 2022 22 min read
Picture Teen Titan’s Cyborg’s multipurpose cybernetic arm cannon, Doctor Otto Octavius’ mechanical limbs, and the Winter Soldier’s vibranium arm. It seems crazy to imagine such scientifically accurate and effective pieces of technology, but in reality,... Read More

Slice, Sizzle, Smell

June 20, 2021 7 min read
Ever since I started living by myself in college, I’ve found joy in cooking. In fact, it has transformed into a kind of therapeutic respite from work. Something about slicing the multi-colored veggies, hearing them... Read More

Capitalism vs Cortisol

May 2, 2021 6 min read
For the past few years, and especially throughout college, I’ve seen myself and the people around me struggle to work productively. Even though college students seem to be studying all day long, the transition to... Read More

Locked Down

March 10, 2021 6 min read
As the clock struck 12 A.M. on January 1st and we added 1 to the end of the calendar year, I flipped over in bed and scrolled through my feed, wondering if others were spending... Read More

The Grass is Greener

January 13, 2021 8 min read
“Lately I’ve been feeling really isolated and trapped…I think quarantine has been taking over my life,” I sighed. “Hmm…let’s see. Have you tried taking a break outside every once in a while? Going for a... Read More

The Science of Boredom

November 15, 2020 6 min read
The only consistent parts of my life in the past six months have been a lack of motivation and looming boredom. Scrolling mindlessly through my social media feed, I see people encouraging each other to... Read More

Windows into the Soul

July 8, 2020 7 min read
By Mahima Advani | Online Reporter | SQ Online (2019-20) The unnoticed ubiquity of science in our world is fascinating. From the millions of species in our environment to the intricacies of our body’s functionalities,... Read More

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