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The Stute

Spreading Christmas Cheer

With Thanksgiving behind us and enough turkey, ham, and stuffing in our bellies to put us in hibernation, it is officially Christmas time!

‘Tis the season of waiting

As the seasons change, the air begins to fill with a crisp coldness that always reminds me of winter. This is the type of air that nips at your skin and turns it red, forcing you to whip out your winter coat and layer up.

Big data, bad healthcare and my girlfriend’s magic ring

My girlfriend, “Emily,” who likes to hack her health, recently purchased an Oura Ring. From the outside, it looks like an ordinary silver ring, but it’s lined with sensors that monitor heart rate, respiration, temperature, body motion and other variables.

PFAS: The forever chemical

What does the scientific community fear most for the general American population? Instantly, hot-button topics such as global warming, the obesity epidemic, and COVID-19 come to most peoples’ minds.

Pumpkin to talk about: The food coma

As always, Thanksgiving offers us all a time to take a break, relax, and appreciate some quality time with our loved ones.

Strawberries aren’t true berries, botanically speaking

Strawberries’ citrusy taste with a blend of sweetness is a versatile addition to different dishes, such as salad and dessert. Strawberries, as many people believe, are berries because they have the word “berries” in them.