Across scientific history, researchers have tirelessly tried to bring the concept of cloning to reality. Cloning is the process of replicating a cell, tissue, or organism to reproduce an identical twin. This copied genetic material... Read More
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Love, that dangerous game of tug-of-war between emotions and certainty, orchestrates an intricate series of physiological and psychological processes that lead to common physical responses. When hit by Cupid’s arrow, customary feelings to experience are... Read More
223 years ago, Hualālai volcano’s final eruption tumbled across the Hawaiian seaside village of Kaʻūpūlehu, coating the bay in molasses-black lava. Today at this heritage site, cooling air suspends the rippling lava field in time... Read More
Schrodinger’s cat famously posed the question of how to classify the unobserved. In this thought experiment, Schrodinger imagines a cat in a box equipped with a mechanism to kill it. Until we look inside, the... Read More
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For most people, especially students, coffee is a necessity for everyday life. Whether it’s that morning cup to get you out of bed, that midday “pick-me-up,” or the 2:00 am recharge during finals; if we... Read More
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A common concern for many people nowadays is something that has a huge impact on health, our mood, and our confidence—and that’s our hair. Our hair is one of the many defining features of who... Read More
There’s lots of talk about the biological risks of football: broken bones, pulled muscles, concussions, chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), and the whole slew of injuries that come from playing a sport at a professional level.... Read More
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What comes to mind when you hear ‘evolutionary arms race’? Maybe you think of the growing problem of bacteria becoming more resistant to human-made antibiotics. Or you might be reminded of the principles of natural... Read More
Just as chocolate lovers might appreciate the unique flavors of cocoa grown in Costa Rica, individuals interested in Neotropical amphibians might find themselves drawn to the diverse amphibian species found in the country’s rich ecosystems.... Read More