Drug 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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Continue ReadingNature 1953, Watson and Crick publish “Molecular Structure of Nucleic Acids: A Structure for Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid,” winning the race with researchers around the globe to first publish the structure…
Continue ReadingHave you ever wondered why tattoos are permanent? The short answer is your immune system!
Continue ReadingOzempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound – these drugs have recently risen to stardom given their miraculous ability to cause weight loss. This class of drugs relies on a system revolving around…
Continue ReadingWhile your favorite pair of sunglasses may protect your eyes from the sun’s glare, some animals have a different method, one that enables the optimal visual performance they need to catch prey to survive.
Continue Reading“Chefs, you have 30 minutes to make a meal from these 4 mystery ingredients. Your time starts now”, Ted Allen says to a group of professional chefs as their timer…
Continue ReadingArtificial intelligence (AI) is a popular and evolving technology that is often defined as computer programs or algorithms trained to “think like” or replicate human intelligence. The applications of AI…
Continue ReadingSummer is in full swing, and because Chapel Hill is sadly not a beach town (despite the oppressing humidity!), I’ve been reminiscing about the most unique beach I ever visited.…
Continue ReadingScience stands between desperation and love, yet it is running against time.
Continue ReadingLithium (Li) ion batteries. The source of everyday energy. While we live in a world filled with technologies that grow faster than we can imagine and with sights of a…
Continue ReadingAs much as it is a psychological feeling, emotion is equally a physical sensation.
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