Biology

Fictional forensics: How accurate is forensic science and its portrayal in the media?

Biology, Technology / /

No one can deny the rise of intrigue for crime television over the past decade. Maybe you binge-watched “Criminal Minds” during quarantine, saw episodes of “NCIS” over the years, or perhaps just caught a glimpse of any popular crime show. Regardless, many have a preconception of the forensics involved in these fictional investigations. The process […]

Fictional forensics: How accurate is forensic science and its portrayal in the media? Read More »

I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead: The Curious Case of Fatal Familial Insomnia

Biology / /

Can you imagine never sleeping again? We often underestimate the importance of sleep; by some estimates, college students in America get an average of 6 hours of sleep per night, as opposed to the suggested 8-10 hours. Getting enough sleep is extremely important — it gives the brain time to consolidate memories and new information,

I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead: The Curious Case of Fatal Familial Insomnia Read More »

Cleanliness and Convention: A Curious Correlation

Biology, Health / /

Everyday, people propose the best ways to keep a clean environment: keeping your space tidy, getting rid of unnecessary clutter, organizing your life. In general, society values order and cleanliness, as this represents an efficient, productive way of living. However, evolutionarily speaking, there are advantages to both a messy and clean environment. In nature, order

Cleanliness and Convention: A Curious Correlation Read More »

The sub-two hour marathon: An optimized storm of science and grit

Biology, Technology / /

Four minutes and thirty four seconds. That was Eliud Kipchoge’s mile time…for 26.2 miles. On October 12, 2019, the acclaimed Kenyan distance runner broke a barrier that was once thought to spell certain death: a sub-two hour marathon. While rules on pacing and fluid allowance and concerns surrounding equipment engineering prevented his run from being

The sub-two hour marathon: An optimized storm of science and grit Read More »

Buzzworthy behavior: Bumblebee nibbling promotes pollen production

Biology, Environment / /

Kindly thought of as the big, fluffy sibling of the well-respected honeybee, bumblebees spend most of their time minding their own business as they go about seasonal pollination. But recent findings show that these gentle giants may not be as lackadaisical as their reputation implies — they appear to be playing a very interactive role

Buzzworthy behavior: Bumblebee nibbling promotes pollen production Read More »