How Climate Change Fuels the Spread of Mosquito-Borne Diseases
by Elizabeth Walsh | Science of the Outdoors
With July of this year, 2023, being the hottest on Earth yet recorded, there are increasing concerns about how climate […]
Meet Man’s Best Friend… and Hero
by Elizabeth Casolo | Science Around the House
Coming face to face with our best friends There’s just that something behind your canine companion’s eyes, but you can’t […]
Can Green Supplement Powders Boost Immunity?
by Marina Jardim | Science Within Us
In recent years, green supplements have become remarkably popular in the health-and-wellness world. Green supplements are fruits and vegetables that […]
Houseplants Heal: The Benefits of Having and Caring for Plants in Your Home
by Elliot Opel | Science Around the House
Houseplants are often thought of as ornamental pieces to liven up a room. When I got my monstera, pathos and […]
Organoids: Animal-Free Alternatives in Medical Research
by Harriet Giddings | Science Within Us
The use of animals in research has been a controversial topic for some time. There is still a divided opinion […]
Minerals: The Valuable Gifts of Nature
by Kawther Alhamadah | Science Below the Surface
Early in its 4.5 billion years of history, a molten Earth began to solidify its rocky surface, creating an atmosphere, […]
Ancient DNA Helps Us Understand Pathogens of the Past
by Madeline Rollins | Science Within Us
Herpes simplex virus, the microbe that causes pesky cold sores, has been around for centuries. More than 2,500 years ago, […]
Air conditioning: a global contradiction
by Lily Burton | Science Around the House
At the turn of the century, printing books and newspapers in the New York area during the hot and humid […]
What’s the Difference Between a Harmless Cosmetic Procedure and the Deadliest Poison on Earth? There Isn’t Any!
by Anna Ruvinov | Science Within Us
Every year, millions of Botox® procedures are done, usually in the form of non-invasive injections. In many cases, these injections […]
Genetic Leapfrog: How Zoonotic Viruses Jump Species
by Madeline Rollins | Science Below the Surface
Eating a porkchop. Getting a mosquito bite. Playing with your dog. Interactions with animals are a common yet significant part […]
Shedding Light on Lampenflora
by Roo Weed | Science of the Outdoors
Deep inside Belize’s Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) cave, I discovered a pallid seedling on the bank of a subterranean river. […]
Sonoluminescence: Where sound and light meet
by Kawther Alhamadah | Science Below the Surface
A solar cell turns light from the sun into electricity. A car’s engine turns the heat of burning gasoline into […]
What your nose can tell you about mental health
by Dana Beach | Science Within Us
Lately, our noses have been getting a lot more attention. COVID-19 changed the way our noses interact with the outside […]
You are WHEN you eat: How feeding schedules can synchronize the body’s circadian clocks
by Dana Beach | Science Within Us
In recent years, a type of intermittent fasting called Time-Restricted Eating/Feeding (TRE/TRF) has received unprecedented attention in the wellness world. This […]
Lagrange points: A lesson in gravity and a path to space exploration
by Bill Carroll | Science in Space
Years ago, I parked my car and dashed into a neighborhood shop, only to find that that my car had […]
Room for Dessert: Why We Crave Sweets Even When We’re Full
by Cassondra Saande | Science Within Us
We’ve all experienced that feeling of being completely full after a meal, yet still having room for dessert… maybe even […]
Mitochondria Are More Than Just the Powerhouse of the Cell
by Cara "Andy" Anderson | Science Within Us
The extent of the average American’s knowledge regarding mitochondria is that seemingly-ubiquitous adage from high school biology class: mitochondria are […]
From Geysers to COVID Testing: The Crucial Contributions of Basic Research
by Evelyn “Eve” Suva | Science Below the Surface
On my walks around Chicago, I pass dozens of COVID-19 testing sites drawing people inside with sandwich boards that read […]
If I didn’t HAB you: how bacteria work together in harmful algal blooms
by Vilhelmiina Haavisto | Science Below the Surface
Lake Erie is one of several Midwestern lakes that is plagued by harmful algal blooms (HABs) in the summer months. […]
Five Myths About Exercise
by Cara "Andy" Anderson | Science Within Us
Exercise is a topic that’s muddied with mainstream misconceptions. Here are five common exercise myths, debunked by science.
How Climate Change Affects Our Forests
by Collin Schreur | Science of the Outdoors
You may remember from science class that plants take up water and carbon dioxide during photosynthesis to make glucose for […]
Why is insulin so expensive in the United States?
by Cara "Andy" Anderson | Science Within Us
This year, 2021, is the 100-year anniversary of the discovery of insulin by Frederick Banting, James B. Collip, Charles Best, […]
Aquatic Invaders Threaten the Great Lakes
by Collin Schreur | Science of the Outdoors
If you live near the Great Lakes, there is a good chance you’ve heard of the fish menace known as […]
How mRNA Opens the Cell Door—the Janitor Holds the Key
by Sarah Anderson | Science Within Us
The game is starting any minute. He sprints to the gym door, grabs the handle to throw it open, and—his […]