Written by: Claudia Kowal Extremophiles are organisms that survive under extreme conditions, living in places we once thought were uninhabitable- like acidic hot springs or arctic tundras. Different types of extremophiles can live in different types of environments, including those with an extreme pH (acidic
Written by: Shiqi Cheng How do our brains develop? When do we begin to have thoughts? Is there a beginning to the notion and consciousness, and if so, when does it start? Recent research has shown that about four or five months after conception, a
Written by Margaret Wei For over 40 years, scientists have been perplexed by the phenomenon of the uncanny valley—the feeling of uneasiness and eeriness a humanoid evokes as it approaches human resemblance, but fails to do so. The concept was first introduced in 1970
Written by: Anisha Kolambe Since the arrival of the industrial era in the 18th century, pollution and climate have become matters of increasing concern. Although metals are naturally found on earth’s crust, anthropogenic (human-caused) activity has increased the concentrations of various heavy metals exposed
Written By: Samuel Go Phage therapy is a method of treating bacterial infections by using bacteriophages, which are viruses that specifically target and kill bacteria from certain strains or species. It is a promising new field of antibacterial treatments because it doesn’t face the problem
Written by: Jack Morby Thousands of people are living with a severe cardiological issue and are waiting for a heart to be donated. Often, these people never receive a transplant operation and die waiting. Because of the large need for healthy donated organs, researchers have
Written by: Anisha Kolambe Source: New York Post While dogs are typically referred to as ‘man’s best friend’, cats also have their own special significance in the history of human civilization. Revered by the ancient Egyptians, murdering a cat was equivalent to a death
Written by: Shiqi Cheng Recently, hydrogels, a type of water-filled polymer, have been found to be a useful material for effective wound healing, which this article will explore. Injuries to Human Skin The skin is the largest organ in the human body and
Written by: Dorrie Peters As this semester reaches a peak, many students will begin to experience heightened anxiety revolving around coursework, college applications, and social events. According to the National Institutes of Health, roughly one-third of teenagers suffer from a serious anxiety disorder and
Written by: Osayenmwen Omozusi Athletes are constantly trying to improve their performance. There are various ways to do this, either by drinking water, making sure the recovery time is long enough, giving the body the proper foods, or even adding supplements. Additionally, bacteria can