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Beyond Biology: Modern Eugenics

When you hear the term “eugenics,” you probably think of the barbaric practice of racial purification that... Read More
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Re-evaluating the Smoking Ban

In the past, groups of cigarette smokers were commonly seen walking out of Geisel Library to gather... Read More
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Keep Calm & Cuddle On

Winter is the season for wearing cozy socks, drinking hot cocoa, snuggling in a fuzzy blanket and cuddling. Recent studies... Read More
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Does Curiosity Kill Schrödinger’s Cat?: The Importance of Curiosity in Science

Velcro, Lego blocks, and the Hubble telescope: what do they all have in common? Aside from being launched... Read More
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Why I think EVERYONE should know (and maybe love) math

  I read a very powerful piece on math vs non-math people. If you clicked on the link, said it... Read More
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Putting the “Science” in Political Science

Love it or hate it, politics are a huge part of just about everything–especially science. Politics affect which studies receive funding, how we label... Read More
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Let me inspire you, please.

One last PSA before I dive into the vast field of biology. On Feb. 8, I was at Muir College’s... Read More
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SIMPHONY: Hitting High Notes for Sharp Young Minds

The SIMPHONY study, which recently earned support from the Grammy Foundation, is unique because it peers into the impact of musical training on brain development. Read More
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Evolution: The Greatest Show on Earth

I’m sure a good number of you have seen the recent debate on creationism vs. evolution with Ken Ham and Bill Nye (if not check it out Read More
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