How Election Science Can Support Democracy | The Genetic Roots Of Antibiotic Resistance
How Election Science Can Support DemocracyThis week, the election season shifted into full gear with the Super Tuesday slate of primaries. But as the ballot options become more cemented, it’s not just...
12 Maalis 202418min
Triple Feature: Dune, Mars, And An Alien On Earth
Could A Planet Like Arrakis From ‘Dune’ Exist?“Dune: Part II” is one of the year’s most highly anticipated films, and it picks up where the first film left off: with Paul Atreides escaping into the de...
11 Maalis 202430min
Could This Be The End Of Voyager 1?
In 1977, NASA launched Voyager 1 and 2. Their mission? To explore the farthest reaches of our galaxy. Their missions were only supposed to last about four years, but it’s been almost 50. They’re now i...
8 Maalis 202412min
What It Takes To Care For The US Nuclear Arsenal
For many people in the US, the threat of nuclear weapons is out of sight and out of mind. But the nuclear complex is alive and well. In fact, the state of nuclear weapons is evolving in the US. The Un...
7 Maalis 202417min
A Young Scientist Uplifts The Needs Of Parkinson’s Patients
"I heard elders talk about 'the shakes,' but I now know that language reflects deep historical inequities that have denied us access to healthcare, knowledge, and research that could help us alleviate...
6 Maalis 202418min
Snakes Are Evolutionary Superstars | Whale Song Is All In The Larynx
In the trees, through the water, and under the dirt: Snakes evolve faster than their lizard relatives, allowing them to occupy diverse niches. Also, researchers are working to understand just how bale...
5 Maalis 202424min
What’s Behind The Measles Outbreak In Florida?
The United States eliminated measles back in 2000, but it still pops up every now and then. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a total of 35 measles cases across 15 states ha...
4 Maalis 202417min
Pythagoras Was Wrong About Music | Biochar's Potential For Carbon Capture
The Greek philosopher Pythagoras had specific ideas about the mathematical ratios behind music. It turns out that he was wrong. Also, the charcoal-like substance known as biochar packs carbon into a s...
1 Maalis 202418min
