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Bat loss linked to 1,300 U.S. infant deaths

At what point does wildlife health become entangled with public health and safety? The anthropocene, the current period of human activity influencing the natural environment, is far-reaching and messy as it considers how human intervention, pollution, commercialization impacts the surrounding ecosystems to reveal how human health often heavily relies on ecological levels of key populations. 

The Polaris Dawn mission

On Tuesday, September 10, 2024, the first-ever private spacewalk was conducted. With Starlink, a laser-based communications system, Falcon 9 launched Polaris Dawn at 5:23 a.m.

Dye found in Doritos makes mouse skin transparent, new study finds

Let’s make one thing clear: Dorito cheese dust will not make you see-through, or at least it shouldn’t. But as researchers at Stanford University have found, the use of a certain dye that these chips contain could be the key to advancements in optical research in biology.

Topanga’s wisdom: from ‘adapting to change’ to embracing early detection

“I know you want to keep everything the same. But life is change, and you have to adapt to it.” This iconic line from Topanga Lawrence, portrayed by Danielle Fishel, was a memorable piece of wisdom in the popular 2014 TV show Girl Meets World, a spinoff of the 90s hit Boy Meets World.

How far can Olympic records fall?

The 2024 Paris Olympics closed out on August 11, 2024, with new world records set in a number of events by very strong and dedicated athletes.

Drugs are bad, take notes instead

“I take notes like some people take drugs,” is what Tim Ferriss said in his blog on December 7, 2007. Notetaking in educational institutions has always been a staple of the student experience.

The use of melatonin

Growing up, if you were unable to sleep, there were several approaches you could adopt. You could count sheep, enjoy a glass of milk, or even journal.