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July 5, 2017

Physical Activity: A Simple Approach to a Large Problem

It seems the longer the obesity epidemic plagues the United States, the more complicated solutions to this problem become. Exercise programs become more intricate, diet plans become more extreme and hype could not be louder. However, using an old and simplistic mindset when approaching this…

by Nic Shea

November 3, 2016

Exercise and Immune Response: An Overview

The relationship between exercise intensity (or volume) and susceptibility to upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) is a rotated J-shaped curve. This means that some regular moderate physical activity decreases the relative risk of infection below that of a sedentary individual. However, high intensity exercise or…

by Nic Shea

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Plastic waste litters our beaches. We try our best, but we cannot eliminate all plastic usage. Read this article by Daniel Conroy to learn about plastic recycling and how scientists are working to reduce plastic waste. http://www.thepipettepen.com/plastic-waste-and-the-complexity-of-effective-environmentalism/

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15 Nov

Within your pencil lies one of the best conductors of electricity. Read this article written by Corban Murphey to learn more about the history and future of graphene, a 2D carbon material. #Graphene #physics #electricity http://www.thepipettepen.com/whatever-happened-to-graphene/

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15 Nov

People are complicated by many measures. Read this article by Rachel Cherney to learn what makes humans so complex at the biological level (spoiler: it's more than just our DNA). #RNA #Genetics #evolution http://www.thepipettepen.com/what-determines-our-complexity/

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12 Nov

Each year we discover more and more exoplanets (planets that orbit stars other than our sun). Read an article by Mackenna Wood to learn about how scientists discover new exoplanets and why it is so difficult. #exoplanet http://www.thepipettepen.com/how-to-find-a-planet-in-3-not-so-easy-steps/

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9 Nov

Calling all STEM & social sci grad students in the Triangle (@DukeU, @NCCU, @UNC, @NCState)! Submissions are OPEN for our 2020 exhibit, hosted by @PPGDuke.

This year's theme is "Bridging the Gap". You can get all the details and submit your work HERE: https://forms.gle/k2HJV8XfF6VJKC647

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11 Nov

Natural gas production is on the rise. Read this article by Melody Kessler to learn more about how producing natural gas impacts the environment and our health. #NaturalGas #fracking #renewableenergy http://www.thepipettepen.com/fracking-fossil-fuels-exploration-or-exploitation-of-natural-gas/

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8 Nov

The wonderful smell of Thanksgiving dinner will soon fill our houses. Read this article by Devina Thiono to learn about the chemical reaction that makes a perfectly browned turkey look and smell so good. #foodscience #Thanksgiving http://www.thepipettepen.com/the-science-of-thanksgiving-turkey/

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7 Nov

"In 2018, 11.1 percent of households were food insecure at some point during the year." Learn more about food insecurity and how it affects health and wellbeing in this article written by Anneliese Long. #FoodInsecurity #publichealth http://www.thepipettepen.com/why-food-access-matters-for-health-and-well-being/

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5 Nov

"...by the end of a wet bench workday, we’ve thrown away countless single-use plastics and usually without even considering the consequences." Read this post by Marguerite Little to learn more about plastic waste in biomedical research. #plasticwaste http://www.thepipettepen.com/our-plastic-problem/

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