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Why Does Mars’s Moon Look Like That? A Dive into Moon Formation

The other day, I came across a funny meme on Instagram.       I laughed, I gave it a like, and I moved on with my life-...
Funny Bone

Why Does Mars’s Moon Look Like That? A Dive into Moon Formation

The other day, I came across a funny meme on Instagram.       I laughed, I gave it a like, and I moved on with my life-...

Artificial Rain- Real or Sci-Fi

It’s a futuristic fantasy that many have dreamed up, that humans could someday possess the power to control the weather. Artificial weather is an...

The Science of Why We Love Music

Why do patterns of sound have so much power over us, stirring our emotions, evoking memories, and leaving a permanent impact on us? Music...

Medieval Medicinal Remedies Not to Try at Home

In the medieval era, medicinal practices were influenced by a blend of herbalism, superstition, and early medical theories. This led to an array of...
today i learned (til)
Hollie Blake

Ain’t No Sunshine When She’s Gone

Before I moved away from Florida I never realized how much I depended on good weather to motivate me.  I’d always believed that optimism...
Gordon Waller

Berkeley grads grow mushrooms for cash – legally!

Imagine you are in your last semester at college. You’ve done well academically, studied business, and you have a job offer lined up....
Ivan Pham

Bizzare Medical Treatments: Bayer Heroin

Bayer AG, a multibillion dollar, German pharmaceutical company is regarded as one of the leaders in its sector, producing mild painkillers such as Bayer...
Joe Mendelson

The Ballad of Gringo Perdido

Herpetology and getting lost. These are the two driving themes of my life. They have shaped my career and enabled me to discover species...
Katelyn Sturdivant

Who doo? You do.

**Disclaimer: This post is about poop. A few days ago I stumbled upon this webpage and couldn't stop laughing. I don't think I have ever laughed...
Katelyn Sturdivant

Daring Descent: Having Fun with Friction

I've always enjoyed having fun outdoors, and recently I've started to branch out of my usual "going for a walk in the park" comfort...