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Understanding the Unsettling Uncanny Valley

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

Implementation of Phytoremediation in Heavy Metal Pollution

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

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Phage Therapy: A Solution to Antibiotic Resistance

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

Alternatives to Transplantation: Pig Organs and Mechanical Hearts

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

Meow: ‘Purrfecting’ the Comprehension of Cat Communication

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

Usage of Hydrogels in Wound Healing

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

Anxiety and Evolution

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

The Relationship Between the Gut Microbiome and Athletic Performance

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

Cell Aging and Human Lifespan

Written by: Osayenmwen Omozusi   Aging is a process that impacts everyone. Lifespans can be determined by how individual cells age over time. Diseases such as dementia, diabetes, hypertension, and osteoporosis are triggered by aging (Ullah & Sun 2018), which can have destructive consequences on

Saving Memories Without a Brain

Written by: Lily Song  As human beings, having a memory of the past is an advantage we’re used to having. It’s no question that having a memory allows us to carry out day to day functions, like taking a test, memorizing a speech, or preparing