From willow bark to Nobel Prize-winning malaria treatments, ancient plant remedies that have withstood scientific scrutiny continue to fuel breakthrough medical discoveries in the modern world. When my dermatologist suggested…
Continue ReadingAs the climate continues to reshape our planet, water is becoming increasingly unpredictable. From shrinking lakes to stronger storms, this article explores how a shifting hydroclimate is transforming societies, ecosystems, and establishing a new normal.
Continue ReadingResearch grants often emphasize significance and innovation to highlight the importance of the proposed project. But what if a project falls outside these established guidelines?
Continue ReadingDid you know that every time a ChatGPT bot writes a 100-word email, it consumes an entire bottle of water?
Continue ReadingIn 1914, Dr. Joseph Goldberger was asked to investigate an epidemic that was sweeping across the southern United States. Despite the politics of the time, his research laid the groundwork for the eradication of the disease.
Continue ReadingThe history, the current breakthroughs, and potential future of quantum computing.
Continue ReadingMeet the UNC graduate student uncovering the mysteries behind how our brains control movement. Her work studying a rare type of neuron reveals surprising evidence that stimulating these cells not only improves precise movements, but could potentially help restore motor skills after injury.
Continue ReadingThis article aims to educate the general population about how race is not based in biology.
Continue ReadingThe FDA just approved, for the first time, a non-opioid pain reliever and this is how it works.
Continue ReadingACL tears are far more common in female athletes compared to men. Yet, there is too little research done to understand why.
Continue ReadingJust one sandwich contains all the vitamins and minerals an Andean bear needs for the whole day.
Continue ReadingDrug pollution can have wide-ranging and complex effects on ecosystems. International organizations and scientists are working to understand how drug pollution impacts wildlife and find ways to contain these wayward pharmaceuticals.
Continue ReadingScavenger animals contribute to reducing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere by removing decomposing organic material. As the climate changes and human populations grow, scavenger animals are having to quickly adapt to their changing environment.
Continue ReadingThroughout much of neuroscience’s history, neurons have been the star of the show. These are the cells which send electrical signals to communicate with one another, giving rise to the…
Continue ReadingAlthough 1 in 10 women suffer from endometriosis, research and clinical efforts have been historically lacking; however, recent medical advances mark a new chapter of endometriosis research.
Continue ReadingThe dangers of the arctic go beyond wild animals and biting cold. Sometimes you eat the wrong thing, and your skin starts to peel off.
Continue ReadingAntibiotic resistance is one of the greatest threats to public health. What drives this crisis, and how can we address it?
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