Science, Translated -

Science Sparknotes

The Grandmother Hypothesis

Definitions Fitness – the ability of an organism to have reproductive success Birth Interval – the time between the birth of a child and the following child Reproductive Tenure – the total period between the first and last child Altruism – the act of helping another individual without any benefit

August 25, 2023August 25, 2023 by Rupreet Kaur

Science Sparknotes

Celebrity Obsession: A Study of Parasocial Relationships

Avid followers of entertainment and celebrity news have likely noticed the mainstream incorporation of the term “parasocial relationship.” “Parasocial” refers to an interest in celebrities or, more specifically, an intensive focus on a celebrity’s personal life [1]. This can be platonic, romantic, or anywhere in between, and it has

August 25, 2023August 25, 2023 by Nichelle Wong

Health and Medicine, Science News

Brain Zap: How Using Electromagnetism Can Help Cure Brain Diseases

If you had the opportunity to electrocute your brain to treat your mental illness, would you do it? For millions of people worldwide suffering from treatment-resistant depression, this may well be one of the new ways out of their suffering, research shows. How to cure a brain The brain is

August 25, 2023September 7, 2023 by Alzbeta Namesna

Science News, Technology

Yay or Neigh: Can Our Interactions With Horses Help Us Design Better Robots?

Think about how often you use your phone, computer, or tablet each day. As technology progresses, it is becoming more and more ingrained in our daily lives. Research in technology has developed a field known as human-robot interaction (HRI) that specializes in understanding how people interact with technological systems and

August 13, 2023August 13, 2023 by Nyah Moliere

Science News, Society and Psychology, Uncategorized

Virtual Reality in Our Classrooms?

Virtual reality (VR) is a computer-generated simulation that allows users to interact with a three-dimensional environment as if they were there. VR has been around for decades, but it has only recently become affordable and accessible enough for education [1]. There is a great deal of potential for VR to

August 13, 2023August 13, 2023 by Nouran Amin

Science News, Society and Technology

Upturned Roots: AI’s Impact on Society’s Rules and Ethics

The Tree of Society can be considered the sister of Yggdrasil (the Norse Tree of Life). Its branches are complex, interwoven rules, ethics, and customs, connecting separate entities of cultures across cities, countries, and continents. Its trunk defines common law, and its roots are written and unwritten codes of consequences

August 13, 2023August 25, 2023 by Jessica Liu

Science News, Society and Psychology

The Evolving Workplace: How can Organizations Increase Employee Engagement in Remote and Hybrid Settings?

What is the “new normal” for the modern workplace? The COVID-19 Pandemic altered the global workplace and introduced a variety of online resources to connect remote employees during quarantine. Zoom meetings, Slack chats, and PJs became synonymous with the typical workday. Yet, despite the ubiquity of remote work during the

August 13, 2023August 13, 2023 by Alan Sherman

Health and Medicine, Science News

With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility: How AI Can Help Solve Mental Health Mysteries

During the last few years, there has been a lot of noise surrounding both modern medicine and artificial intelligence (AI). Across social media platforms, you will see users sharing misguided opinions on both of these topics, which has driven a great deal of fear and misunderstanding across our greater society.

June 3, 2023June 25, 2023 by Rebecca Lee

Science News, Society and Psychology

What is Sexist Praise?

By Nichelle Wong Background What’s your first reaction to a compliment? Do you smile modestly and brush it off? Do you accept it with a gracious “thank you” and let it brighten your afternoon? Praise may seem innocuous, but women and female-presenting individuals must deal with an invisible obstacle [1].

June 3, 2023June 3, 2023 by Nichelle Wong

Health and Medicine, Neuroscience, Science News

Brains in a Dish: How mini-brains are changing the way scientists study the brain

‘Mini-brains’, or lab-grown clumps of neurons, are a groundbreaking new technology that scientists are using to learn more about how our brain works. “What makes the human brain unique?” Dr. Madeline Lancaster, a neurobiologist at the University of Cambridge, has focused her entire career on answering this one question [2].

June 3, 2023June 25, 2023 by Ashley Yeh

Science, Translated

Conscious Unbossing: How Gen Z is Redefining Management

The Correlation Between Childhood Trauma and Adult Relational Abuse

Racial & Ethnic Differences in STEMI Management