By Jenna Beam When I started researching Percy Julian for this article, I was amazed by the extent of his […]
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Making the World of Plastics More Transparent
By Candice Crilly Derived from the Greek word plastikos meaning “capable of being shaped or molded”, plastic is an umbrella […]
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By Eva Vitucci Over 500 years ago, a man named Paracelsus stirred up the world of medicine. At that time […]
Continue readingThe Real Risk of California’s Cancer Label on Coffee
By Christina Marvin Humans have been drinking the modern form of coffee since as early as the 13th century. It […]
Continue readingThe Science of Snowflakes
By Chad Lloyd Flash back to 4th grade art class. “Today we are going to decorate for winter and will […]
Continue readingSugar, Spice, and Everything Nice: Science in the Kitchen
By Mike Pablo Whether or not you know what to do with a stove, you need to eat. And, while […]
Continue readingThe Bacterial Life inside your Breakfast
By Christina Marvin Yogurt is a yummy treat, but did you know that one of the main ingredients is live […]
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By Sarah Marks It’s the end of the semester, which means a slew of project deadlines and exams. To get […]
Continue readingMolecular Machines – 2016 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
By Sarah Marks For me, one of the most exciting times of the year is in early October, and it’s […]
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