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Think Before You Speak: How “Mind-Reading” Technology is Giving People Their Voices Back

Think about the last time you spoke to someone. Did you consciously think about the action of speaking? For most…

4 days ago

The Suit That Faces Flames: The Science of Firefighter Gear

Imagine standing close enough to a fire that the heat would make you instinctively step backward. Now imagine having to…

3 weeks ago

The Future of Our Universe is Bright. Really, Really Bright.

“Are we alone in the universe?” For thousands of years, the question has stumped humanity. Through icons like E.T., the…

1 month ago

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…

2 months 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 months 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 months 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…

2 months 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…

3 months 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…

3 months 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…

3 months ago