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Right Under Your Feet: Why Soil is More Than Just Dirt

You always hear people say “look ahead” or “hold your head high,” but I would challenge you to take a…

3 days ago

Why Are Babies So Cute? The Evolutionary Science of Baby Schema

Have you ever wondered why almost everyone instinctively smiles when they see a baby? Even though babies are a lot…

2 weeks ago

Science of Everything: Air Quality Index

For the citizens of Chicago, the summer of 2026 has not been all sunshine and lake days. Between violent storms…

2 weeks ago

Marine Mind Control: The Basics of Electrofishing

Just a few weeks ago I was fishing at Ottertail Lake, Minnesota, searching for Northern Pike. Like many fishermen, mobile…

3 weeks ago

Full Circle Moments: Activism and Advancements in HIV Medications

In 2021, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS set a goal of ending AIDS as a public health threat…

1 month ago

Science of Everything: Microwavable Plastics

It’s been on your mind all day — that leftover pasta that’s waiting for you in the fridge. You get…

1 month ago

Science of Everything: Goosebumps

You’re watching a scary movie. All of a sudden, you notice the eerie, tense silence that can only precede a…

2 months ago

Brainport: Eyes on Your Tongue

According to the American Optometric Association (AOA), an estimated 12 million people over the age of 40 are victims of…

2 months ago

Science of Everything: Invasive Species

There’s nothing worse than an unwanted houseguest who eats your food and takes over your living space. Plants experience a…

2 months ago

Sober Curious: How Alcohol Impacts Your Health

At the beginning of the year, I always hear about friends or family doing “Dry January”, or choosing not to…

3 months ago