Barely Able to Breathe: Living with Cystic Fibrosis
by Ben Marcus Science Within Us
In the summer of 2017, my brother Geoffrey landed in the Northwestern Hospital emergency room confused, with a high-grade fever, […]
Some Like It Hot: Temperature Signals Across the Tree of Life
by Sammy Keyport , Caitlin Wong Science Within Us
Temperature has a fascinating and complex relationship with biological systems. Intuitively, extreme temperatures can be harmful to living organisms. Anyone […]
The Discovery of Cytokines: A Revolution in Our Understanding of the Human Body
by Giamila Fantuzzi Science Within Us
Getting stranded in a violent storm can be extremely dangerous. Often, all you can do is hope the storm will […]
Here’s Why Everyone’s Afraid of GMOs
by Ben Marcus People in Science
This year has served as a new inflection point in the challenge of gaining broad public acceptance of science. We’re […]
Why We Shouldn’t Rush Science for COVID-19
by Ben Marcus People in Science
COVID-19 is ravaging the world and upending our economy. While politicians scramble to find solutions and everyday people fear for […]
The History of the Internet: From ARPANET to 5G
by Ben Marcus Science Around the House , The "TEM" of STEM
In 1957, after the Soviets’ launched Sputnik 1, the US Congress responded by creating the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA; […]
There is No Biological Meaning for ‘Race’
by Ege Yalcindag Science Within Us
Science has had a complicated history with the word “race.” In the 19th century, Dr. Samuel Morton believed humans could […]
What Makes the Great Lakes So Great?
by Marianna Karagiannis Science Below the Surface
Sitting on the shores of Lake Michigan, with the Chicago skyline to my left and endless blue ahead of me, […]
Chemotherapy is Poison. No, Literally.
by Ben Marcus Science Within Us
In 2018, an estimated 1.7 million Americans were diagnosed with cancer, and most of these patients, at some point, will […]
Drug Discovery: Behind the Molecules in Our Medicine Cabinet
by Sarah Anderson Science Around the House
We’ve all come in contact with pharmaceutical drugs in some form or another. Maybe you take a prescription drug every […]
Should I Eat MSG?
by Marissa Tranquilli Science Around the House
Sometimes I hate grocery shopping. Every time I wander down one of the aisles, I am visually assaulted with a […]
The History of the American Eugenics Movement
by Kristen Vogt Veggeberg Science Within Us
Conservationists. Nobel Peace Prize winners. College professors. All these roles have a distinctive honorable, humanistic atmosphere around them. When you […]
Smile! You’re on Camera: How Repairing a Smile Can Save a Life
by Amer Mansour Science Within Us
You smile 30 times a day, and normally, you don’t even think about doing it. It happens involuntarily when you […]
Want to Protect the Environment? Keep Your Cat Indoors
by Ben Marcus Science Around the House , Science of the Outdoors
Our environment is facing a crisis. No, I’m not talking about the runaway carbon emissions that are ruining our climate. […]
Queen of The Dark: Vera Rubin’s Voyage Through the Cosmos
by Grace Chesmore Science in Space
Vera Rubin sent ripples throughout the scientific community, as her work proposed a novel recipe for our universe. While we […]
Playing Nice with Fungi: Using Crops to Build Healthy Soil
by Lucas Chamberlain Science Below the Surface , Science of the Outdoors
Soils have a PR problem. Think about it: Does dirt excite you? Are you energized by earth? For many of […]
Mindfulness Meditation: The Path to a Better Headspace
by Caleigh Findley Science Within Us
Now more than ever, we’re bombarded with messaging like “7 Tips to Calm Your Mind During a Pandemic,” but that […]
The Science Behind the Perfect Deep Dish Pizza
by Helen Robertson Science Around the House
Much has been made of the art of pizza making. But baking the perfect pie is more than an artform: […]
If You’re on Medication, Beware of the Grapefruit Effect
by Ben Marcus Science Within Us
What do the drugs Percocet, Lipitor, and Wellbutrin have in common? It’s not what they do for you – one’s […]
Organ Transplantation: How to Find Your Organs’ Doppelgangers
by Anu Rajagopal Science Within Us
You just stopped by the DMV to renew your license, and you see that you can sign up to be […]
Cancer Immunotherapy: Living Drugs and Immune Catalysts
by Ian Rochford Science Within Us
Most people find being inside a hospital a bit uncomfortable, as a patient or otherwise. But I find hospitals familiar […]
Your Diet and Cancer: pHacts and pHiction
by Sarah Anderson Science Within Us
This is a companion article to the feature Not so Basic After All: The Role of pH in Cancer Therapy. […]
Not So Basic After All: The Role of pH in Cancer Therapy
by Sarah Anderson Science Within Us
Has your dentist ever warned you that “acidic” drinks are bad for your teeth? Have you ever heard a personal […]
Taking a Drive with Sir Isaac Newton
by Ben Marcus The "TEM" of STEM
You got a call this morning telling you that you need to pick up Sir Isaac Newton from O’Hare airport.
