(noun /Hoe-mee-oh-stay-sus/) by Hazel Milla What does it mean? Although your external environment may fluctuate, biological processes help to maintain […]
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Mucus
Noun. /MEW-kuhs/ by Hailey Dodson What does it mean? Mucus is a gel-like network that serves as a protective and […]
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How exercise trains your brain
by Anicka AbiChedid You might have heard the phrase “mind-muscle connection,” which refers to thinking about the muscles we hope […]
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The History of Stress Research
by Hazel Milla When you hear the word “stress,” it likely brings to mind specific feelings and events. For example, […]
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Nausea
(noun. /naa-zhuh/) by Ellissa DeFeyter What does it mean? Nausea is a painful compression sensation in the stomach. Sometimes nausea […]
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I Scream, You Scream, My Brain Freezes for Ice Cream
by Sarah Angle Figure 1. A child eating a cold treat while experiencing a brain freeze. (Aheram, Jayel. Brain_freeze-01A. 2009. […]
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The Science Behind the Scratch: Why We Itch
by Karly Forker Whether it is in a spot you can’t quite reach, or it comes right as you’re about […]
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Pattern Recognition Receptors: The Body’s Smoke Detector
by Sophie Mendell Fire brings telltale signs – choking clouds of smoke, the smell of char, and intense heat if […]
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Dopamine
(noun. /DOH-puh-meen/) by Michaela Price What does it mean? Dopamine is a neurotransmitter, which is a chemical that acts as […]
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Musical chills and emotion
by Michaela Price Think of your favorite songs: the melodies and harmonies, the emotion and story behind the lyrics, the […]
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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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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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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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It Smells Like I’ve Been Here Before: The Link Between Smell and Memory
by Karly Forker Whenever I smell a specific brand of laundry detergent, I am instantly transported back to my college […]
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The Stress Response
by Hazel Milla Stress is a normal part of our daily lives that can help us succeed or lead to […]
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Runner’s High: The Science Behind The Bliss
by Karly Forker Sweat glistening, muscles burning, and suddenly, a wave of relaxation and happiness washes over you. This phenomenon […]
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Could a mouse-like primate hold the key to human space travel?
by Elissa Foss It’s cold outside and you can’t find anything to eat, so you might as well just sleep […]
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¿Por qué nos inquietamos?
Publicado el 29 de April 2022, por Nila Pazhayam (English version) Traducido por Crystal Dezha-Bolteada Escuchar la misma canción una y […]
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Bile
(noun. /BY-ull/) by Madison Williams What does it mean? Bile is a greenish-brown fluid that is produced in the liver […]
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The Human Microbiome: We Are Not Alone
by Emily Green What does it mean to be an individual? Perhaps you enjoy spending your time doing a particular […]
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