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How to mend a broken heart: Frogs as model organisms for heart regeneration

Cardiovascular disease is the #1 cause of death in the world [1]. Cardiovascular disease results from the deterioration of heart tissue – an irreversible disease due to our inability to regenerate our heart tissue. There are model organisms used in science with regenerative capabilities, but they have some limitations. Mice

April 10, 2022April 10, 2022 by Science, Translated

Science Sparknotes

Psilocybin has an Effect in Treating Major Depressive Disorder

Highlights Major Depressive Disorder is a major economic and social burden for Americans and treatment options are only effective in some cases. 24 study participants completed two psilocybin sessions and depression symptoms before and after were monitored with clinician assessments. 17 of the 24 participants had a significant decrease in

April 10, 2022April 10, 2022 by Everett M Miller

Science News, Society and Psychology

To Abort or Not to Abort, that is the Question

On September 29th, 2021, a law banning most abortions went into effect in Texas. This law bans all abortions after six weeks or once a fetal heartbeat is detected, which is why it is called the heartbeat bill, with no exceptions for rape and incest. The law relies on private

April 1, 2022April 1, 2022 by Yejide Opeodu

Science Myths

The Fault in our Sets

Graphic Artist: Margaret Cartee I stubbornly resisted watching John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars until a midnight flight back from an 8th grade field trip. Sitting in the middle seat between two pre-teen boys, I dutifully rolled my eyes at the mushy dates, poignant declarations, and tragi-romantic ending. Even

March 14, 2022March 15, 2022 by Allison Cartee

Science Myths

Is Seeing Believing?: The Curious Case of Anton-Babinski Syndrome

You might have heard the saying, “seeing is believing.” For many people, vision is one of the most relied upon senses for day-to-day life, learning, and ascertaining truth. Did the magician really make a rabbit disappear into a hat? Can your friend scarf down a whole cake in under ten

March 14, 2022March 14, 2022 by Audrey Ruan

Science Myths

Demystifying the science behind love

Total Catastrophe of the Brain When thinking about love, we automatically assume it stems from the heart. But did you know that love is all about the brain? As stated by Seshadri (2016), love rises in humans when someone sees another person as unique and exceptional, and this often leads

March 14, 2022March 14, 2022 by Inara Nanji

Matter Energy and Astronomy, Science News

Fly Us to the Moon

Imagine how expensive your flights would be if airplanes flew as rarely as space shuttles or Mars rovers. How would our society differ if only the opulent could afford this luxury? Many of us have probably heard of Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos’s campaigns towards consumer space travel through images

March 4, 2022March 4, 2022 by Allison Cartee

Health and Medicine, Science News

Alcoholism and The Brain: Effects on Learning and Memory

Alcohol abuse has long been a major problem affecting more than 300 million people worldwide each year [1]. Alcoholism is a major risk factor for mortality and disability in young adults [2]. Yet, the continued use of this detrimental substance is shockingly prevalent. The lack of awareness and prevention may

January 23, 2022January 23, 2022 by Arisha Zehra

Health and Medicine, Science News

The Psychological Effects of PCOS

With polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) being the leading cause of infertility and hormonal imbalances in women worldwide, it is quite puzzling why this condition has not been further studied and understood. While some of the physical symptoms of this condition have been briefly studied, the psychological effects of PCOS are

January 23, 2022January 23, 2022 by Mahnoor Faheem

Environment and Ecology, Science News

Choices: A Look Inside the Decision-Making Frameworks within the Animal Kingdom

“Nants ingonyama bagithi baba” As the sun rises off the horizon in the African savannah, the anthropomorphized animals in the iconic movie, The Lion King, head towards Pride Rock, home of the lions. “Sithi uhm ingonyama” Rafiki, the wise baboon, raises the newborn Simba to the sky in a ritual

January 23, 2022February 9, 2022 by Griffin Thompson

Science, Translated

Body Image & Weight Loss: A Double-Edged Sword

Science Shaken: Research and Public Health Under The 2nd Trump Administration

Conscious Unbossing: How Gen Z is Redefining Management

How to mend a broken heart: Frogs as model organisms for heart regeneration

Psilocybin has an Effect in Treating Major Depressive Disorder

To Abort or Not to Abort, that is the Question

The Fault in our Sets

Is Seeing Believing?: The Curious Case of Anton-Babinski Syndrome

Demystifying the science behind love

Fly Us to the Moon

Alcoholism and The Brain: Effects on Learning and Memory

The Psychological Effects of PCOS

Choices: A Look Inside the Decision-Making Frameworks within the Animal Kingdom

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