Climate change is affecting the entire world from the forests heating to the arctic melting. This global phenomenon also has serious impacts below the waves as well. The heat from global warming is causing corals to lose their vibrant colors and starve, transforming lively coral reefs into…
An Ishihara test to test colorblindness Color is everywhere in our world. From the lush green of grass growing on a field to the rich deep blue of the ocean, every object we see has a color to it. However, not all people can see that vivid…
Cat whiskers look like cute, stiff hairs but are actually powerful sensors called vibrissae that work as detectors, measuring tapes, navigation guides, body balancers, social signals, and protectors. These amazing features give cats a super sense of the world for hunting, moving, and staying safe, so never trim or pluck them—protect these natural marvels instead so your cat can thrive every day!
In the past, drug discovery was often celebrated as a triumph of persistence and serendipity, relying on the labor-intensive screening of thousands of natural compounds to find a single "magic bullet." However, the rapid integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) has sparked questions about…
What do you think of when you think of snakes? For most people, we envision a large scaly snake with huge venomous fangs and a murderous intent. But that isn't how most serpents are. Most serpents are instead harmless and are actually much more diverse than the…
Green Jellyfish In 1962, marine biologist Osamu Shimomura decided to study the bioluminescent jellyfish Aequorea Victoria. This species, often called the crystal jelly, lives off the coast of North America and glows a bright green. Trying to understand the source of this light, Shimomura discovered Aequorin, a…
In the past, vaccines were often celebrated as a triumph of public health, using weakened or inactivated viruses to prime the immune system. However, the rapid development and deployment of mRNA technology have sparked questions about how these modern interventions differ from traditional methods. Have these advancements…
Since we are usually born with all four of our limbs, we usually take them for granted. However, there are certain people who do not have the ability to use their arms and legs, specifically because they have lost all control of these limbs. This immobility is…