Alternative meats are here to stay! Can they satisfy our demand for more meat, save the planet, and our health? Meating the Demand: For More “Meat” Alternative meat options once…
Continue ReadingWe’ve all seen it happening: shiny and fantastical electronic devices coming out year after year, each one rendering its predecessor obsolete. Why does this happen? Will we eventually hit a…
Continue ReadingOne of my favorite times of the year is between the middle of March and the beginning of April, also known as March Madness. I grew up being hooked on…
Continue ReadingThe average American consumes approximately 58 pounds of beef per year, based on current estimates from the USDA. That’s about four quarter-pounders per week, which is a major problem from…
Continue ReadingSalt is used to season virtually everything – from the simple scrambled eggs made five minutes before your first Zoom meeting, to an entire pot roast that took the whole…
Continue ReadingThe World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic just over a year ago, but many Americans are optimistic about the coming months. The United States has now purchased enough…
Continue ReadingThe world of science is filled with inequalities and biases of many different kinds. In India – where I’m from – this exclusion begins at a very young age due…
Continue ReadingEach bacterial cell is independent – it can survive and replicate on its own. However, bacteria do work together to achieve common goals. Good communication is vital to teamwork, and…
Continue ReadingIt’s been one year since COVID-19 launched us into a real-life game of Plague Inc. And if you’re anything like the rest of humanity, your mind is probably melting from…
Continue ReadingMarch is Women’s History Month, dedicated to celebrate the accomplishments of women and the progress towards gender equality. International Women’s Day is March 8th, and this year’s theme is “#ChooseToChallenge”.…
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Continue ReadingClimate disasters not only impact the energy supply, but also waste containment and management strategies. America’s infrastructure desperately needs improvement to handle disruptions caused by extreme weather and to avoid pollution of the environment.
Continue ReadingScientists warned policy makers about a global pandemic for years, and we were still unprepared. What other predictions are scientists making that we should be reacting to?
Continue ReadingWe all know it’s hard to say goodbye to a beloved dog, but is cloning pups the answer? Here we dive into the science of canine cloning and its ethical implications (complete with cute puppy pictures).
Continue ReadingWith winter in the air, many wellness sites and blogs have touted the benefits of exercising outside in the cold. What does the science say about the benefits for weight loss?
Continue ReadingEveryone has picked up some new hobbies during the pandemic, but what are the scientific benefits of reading a good book?
Continue ReadingHow does a runny raw egg get transformed into one that is edible?
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