Meditation has enjoyed a rise in popularity over the years, but how much of its benefits are grounded in scientific fact? In this post, I explore the science behind meditation, its implications for depression, and potential for even combating racism.
Continue ReadingThe American medical system should be free from racial prejudice, but science tells us this isn’t the case. Here we take a look at the history of racism in medical research and why it’s important for everyone, from trainees in the biomedical sciences to the general public, to be educated about
Continue ReadingConsuming news in such high quantities, especially during the COVID-19 era, is sure to have lasting effects. How has media consumption changed and how concerned do we need to be about our addiction to being constantly informed?
Continue ReadingFemale scientists seem to be publishing less during the pandemic. Exploring the reasons behind this reveals potential long-term implications for the progress of diversity in science as a result of COVID-19.
Continue ReadingExamining the hidden chemistry of art restorations
Continue ReadingThe world lately feels more than ever like something out of a science fiction novel. Here we dive into CRISPR, a technology designed and used to edit genomes.
Continue ReadingScientists observed a green aurora on Mars, which is the first time a green aurora has been seen on a planet other than Earth.
Continue ReadingSleeping has evolved in every animal despite it’s apparent lack of useful adaptation. When we’re asleep, we can’t run from predators, hunt food or do other activities necessary to survive. But, sleep is very useful for our overall health and brain health, so many animals have found a number of crazy adaptations to get the benefits of sleep and minimize the risk.
Continue ReadingA recent article published by an international chemistry journal faced huge backlash for its stance on workplace diversity and the grad student/PI relationship. Here, I unpack some of the issues, including racism in chemistry, that this article brought to light.
Continue ReadingCan the terrible twos be avoided? A recent study provides hope for parents.
Continue ReadingLet’s learn about early Victorian copper plate photography (daguerreotypes) and how scientists are using high powered X-ray beams to bring to life these fragile antiques.
Continue ReadingScience has long been complicit in the perpetuation of racism. Recently, psychologists confronted the fact that racist science is still being published.
Continue ReadingAs COVID-19 emerged as a major health crisis in the United States, meatpacking plants have become hotbeds for the disease. The sheer number of infected workers necessitated the closure of…
Continue ReadingBlack scientists have contributed landmark discoveries that affect the lives of thousands of people every year. Here are 5 Black scientists you should know… but probably don’t.
Continue ReadingMelatonin is an over the counter supplement that is often used as a sleep aid, What is it? Is it safe? Is it effective? Read to find out
Continue ReadingBats and other animals possess an ability that humans have harnessed with technology: echolocation. Echolocation uses the echoes of sound waves to create an image that the animal uses to navigate and hunt.
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Continue ReadingMusic is a drug. How does it work?
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