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Research Roundup (Spring ’15, Week 9)

Every week our Research Editors highlight a few of the latest headlines in science news and explain why these pieces are interesting and applicable to our classes at UC San Diego. If you find an engaging science article, share it with us on our Facebook page and your highlight may just be featured! Read More
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“The Blob”: The Cause of California’s Major Drought?

Concerns have been expressed that California has only about 12 months of water left, and the severity of the drought has also been felt through rising water bills, soon to be as high as $80-$90 per month. Read More
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Research Roundup (Spring ’15, Week 8)

Every week our Research Editors highlight a few of the latest headlines in science news and explain why these pieces are interesting and applicable to our classes at UC San Diego. If you find an engaging science article, share it with us on our Facebook page and your highlight may just be featured! Read More
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Act Your Age, Adaline

I’ve been dying to talk about something dumb that happens in a movie, but then they used “almost magical” as their excuse. Read More
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Caffeine: The Wonder Drug

For most sleep-deprived college students, coffee is a staple of their morning routine, especially with finals fast approaching. This bitter brew has the ability to make us feel at least a little more fresh, awake, and prepared for the day. Read More
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Retrieving Our Sense of Touch

Imagine feeling like someone stabbed you in the leg, and looking down to see that your leg is not even there. This phenomenon, known as “phantom limb,” Read More
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Let’s Be Blunt: An Interview with Mary Jane

Do you just want to uncover all the juicy details behind their intimate lives? Then you’re in luck! Read on to learn the stories of one of today’s most infamous celebrities: Mary Jane (or, as most refer to her, marijuana). Read More
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Vegan-Free Plants

I’ve been watching a lot of Planet Earth lately (thank goodness for Netflix), and I started to realize that I do a lot of blogs about animals. Read More
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1 oz. of Beef vs. 30 Minute Showers: A Battle Royale for California’s Water Supply

“Take shorter showers!” “Don’t wash your car or water your grass!” How many times have you heard these ever-increasing aphorisms in our society? Water drought has become a serious problem in many places around the world, and it is slowly becoming a more dire and severe problem in California as well. Read More
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