By Macy Osborne-Frazier Oh no, you spent an hour this morning straightening your hair and after 10 minutes in the […]
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The science behind sensory processing sensitivity
by Maya Bluitt For a lot of us, external stimuli – the feeling of a t-shirt hanging on you, the […]
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Western Blot
by Jamie Liu Fun Rating: 3/5 Difficulty Rating: 3/5 What is the general purpose? Western blots are used to separate […]
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Optogenetics
by Michaela Price Fun Rating: 4/5 Difficulty Rating: 4/5 What is the general purpose? Scientists can change an animal’s behavior […]
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Nucleolus
(noun. /nuke-lee-ol-us/) by Chelsea Smith What does it mean? The nucleolus is a dense, round structure within the nucleus of […]
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Why You Should Read Shampoo Bottle Labels
by Rachel VanKeulen-Miller Do you use deodorant? While I hope that the answer is yes, many studies have found that […]
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Nature’s Light Show: The Discovery and Application of Green Fluorescent Protein
by Aili Hao Nature is full of glowing creatures like fireflies and jellyfish. This ability to produce light is known […]
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Cuteness Overload: A Case for the Adorable
by Daniela Danilova You know it when you see it. As soon as you lay your eyes on it, you […]
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Protein Purification
by Luca Montore Fun Rating: 4/5 Difficulty Rating: 3/5 What is the general purpose? Protein purification is a technique that […]
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Plant Propagation
by Amanda Linke Many people embraced becoming plant parents during the COVID pandemic, filling their homes with vibrant tropical houseplants. […]
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The Placenta: Baby’s First Roommate
By Margaret Dedloff My favorite organ is one that’s often forgotten: the placenta. The placenta is a specialized organ that […]
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Gel Electrophoresis
by Brianna Almeida Fun Rating: 2/5 Difficulty Rating: 3/5 What is the general purpose? The purpose of gel electrophoresis is […]
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cDNA
(noun. ˈsē-ˌdē-(ˌ)en-ˈā) by Anna Goddard What does it mean? cDNA, also known as copy DNA or complementary DNA, is a […]
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Why All Chicken Nuggets Are Actually Dino Nuggets
By Sophie Mendell With modern day technology, scientists have successfully captured and shared what a dinosaur roar sounds like. Surprised […]
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Why can’t you look at the sun during a solar eclipse?
by Gabrielle Bais On April 8th 2024, a total solar eclipse was visible across the continental United States. This is […]
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Plant Breeding – Making Today’s Brussels Sprouts
by Anna Goddard Do you ever hear your parents talking about how bad Brussels sprouts used to taste? They remember […]
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Neurotransmitter
(noun. /NUR-oh-TRANZ-mi-ter/) by Maya Bluitt What does it mean? Neurotransmitters are chemicals used by neurons (nerve cells) to communicate with […]
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The Standard Model
(Noun. /STAN-derd MOD-l/ ) by Clark Hickman What does It mean? The Standard Model (SM) is the theory that best […]
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Stress and Health: Should We Be Stressed about Stress?
by Hazel Milla Stress is a normal part of our daily lives that can help us focus and address challenges, […]
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Were You Really Going to Buy That? The Psychology of Marketing
by Daniela Danilova It happens all the time. You go to the store looking for a simple evening meal; yet, […]
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