The Dangers of Dog Breeding
by Ben Marcus | Science of the Outdoors, Science Within Us
Which dog breed is the strongest and healthiest of them all? Is it the Border Collie, with its elegant coat […]
Will the Peanut Allergy Ever be a Thing of the Past?
by Danika Bakke | Science Around the House, Science Within Us
If you have school age kids in your life, you’ve probably noticed a lot has changed since you were their […]
The Secret in Your Veins: The History of Blood Transfusion
by Amrita Ayer | Science Within Us
Blood transfusions are an essential component of modern-day medicine, saving lives in a variety of situations, ranging from genetic diseases […]
Blue Sky at Night, Martian’s Delight: The Atmosphere of Mars
by Mary Woods | Science in Space, Science of the Outdoors
Imagine you’re standing on the rocky, rust-pink surface of Mars. You’ve just finished a hard day’s work helping to build […]
The Art and Science of Sound in The Sea
by Lindsay Olson | People in Science, Science of the Outdoors
On a muggy day in June of 2018, after two and a half weeks at sea, the Research Vessel Endeavor’s […]
How Far is ‘Far’ When it Comes to Stars?
by Peter Thompson | Science in Space
Distances to stars are huge. That should not surprise us. Space is big. Unbelievably big. How do we know the […]
Machine Learning & How It Affects Our Daily Lives
by Ainsley Lawrence | Science Around the House, The "TEM" of STEM
Machine learning impacts our everyday lives, whether we realize it or not. It determines what we see while scrolling through […]
A Day in the Life of a Garbage Scientist
by Lauren Wisbrock | People in Science, Science Around the House, Science Below the Surface, Science of the Outdoors
As I stood, gazing intently down near my feet, I felt the water flow past my knees. Even with my […]
How Your Brain Finds your Phone When You Hear it Ringing
by Ben Marcus | Science Within Us
It’s Monday morning and your about to head out to catch your bus for work. You’re in a bit of […]
Na-No Thank You? Exploring the Dangers of Commercial Nanoparticles
by Sarah Anderson | Science Within Us
Ah, a day at the beach. You find the perfect spot near the water’s edge, spread out your towel, slather […]
Artificial Organs? How We Can Get There with 3D Printing
by Terese Geraghty | Science Within Us, The "TEM" of STEM
Medical technology is rapidly advancing, with new technologies emerging faster than we can appreciate. Technologies such as liquid biopsies, 3D […]
A Tale of Two Speeds: How Planes Stay in the Air
by Ben Marcus | The "TEM" of STEM
Last spring, my wife and I took a trip to Bali for our honeymoon. While the trip was an absolutely […]
The Science of Prairie Burning
by Dana Simmons | Science of the Outdoors
Fire is one of the most destructive forces that can wreak havoc on our communities. Forest fires and house fires […]
Do I Need A Flu Shot?
by The Science Unsealed Editorial Staff | Science Within Us
Everyone keeps telling you to get a flu shot. There’s a good reason for it.
Brand-Name Drugs vs. Generics: What’s the Difference?
by Anu Rajagopal | Science Around the House
You’re in the midst of a headache, temples throbbing, and you rush to the drug store for medication only to […]
Say Goodbye to Trans Fats
by Ben Marcus | Science Around the House
Today, you can find hydrogenated butter with canola oil right next to trans fat-free margarine. Partially-hydrogenated soybean oil a few aisles […]
A Cell’s Search for Identity
by Allison Koontz | Science Within Us
All of us have gone through the torment of high school—the growing pains and the mood swings and the cliques. […]
Aluminum as Fuel? It’s Not Science Fiction
by Erik Anderson | The "TEM" of STEM
Aluminum might seem like an odd choice for a fuel. When you think of aluminum, you probably think of aluminum […]
Blood, Sweat, and… Saliva: How Our Bodily Fluids Can Save Us
by Sarah Anderson | Science Within Us, The "TEM" of STEM
Picture a fighter pilot commanding a plane as they engage in aerial combat. When you think of the greatest threats […]
On a Small Island in Indonesia: The Last Dragons on Earth
by Ben Marcus | Science of the Outdoors
Halfway across the Earth, nestled deep within the Indonesian archipelago, lie two small, tropical islands unlike any others on the […]
Does Sprinkles McFluffington have Resting Cat Face?
by Dana Simmons | Science Below the Surface, Science Within Us
Why is your cat so judgmental? Sure, you’ve been lounging on the couch stuffing your face and binging on Netflix […]
Studying Urban Wildlife in Chicago
by The Science Unsealed Editorial Staff | ISC News
As director of the Urban Wildlife Institute at the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, Seth Magle, Ph.D., looks out for […]
Kombucha: the Science Behind the Craze
by Jackie Patterson | Science Around the House
It seems like every year there’s a new miracle food. First it was kale, then it was açai bowls, and […]
Piping Plovers: Conservation in Action
by Erica Dix | Science of the Outdoors
You may have heard that some little birds, the Piping Plovers, are making big waves at Montrose Beach this summer […]