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(11/09/17 5:34pm)
Recent studies have shown that some species of fish can show symptoms of major depressive disorder. While one might find this claim bizarre and dismiss fish as simple organisms incapable of complex emotion, there are actually several striking similarities we share with fish.
(11/09/17 5:23pm)
The 1972 Clean Water Act outlawed point source pollution into water, unless a permit was obtained. Point source pollution refers to the discharge of pollutants through pipes, channels or ditches.
(10/26/17 8:34pm)
Over the past few decades, educational and developmental psychologists have attempted to understand the link between the concept of one’s self and academic achievement.
(10/05/17 4:50pm)
According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a major contributor to disabilities and deaths in the U.S. Statistics indicate that 153 people die every day from injuries involving TBI.
(09/28/17 1:40pm)
Yawning is an everyday phenomenon perceived as a sign of drowsiness and boredom. Some people even see it as a sign of disrespect.
(09/21/17 1:51pm)
A group of 11 undergraduates traveled thousands of miles from Baltimore to Cape Town, South Africa this summer to expand their perspective on critical public health issues.
(09/07/17 12:38pm)
Up until the 1950s, people have believed sleep to be a singular process in which the brain stops working and restores its functions. However, Nathaniel Kleitman and Eugene Aserinsky demonstrated through their electroencephalographic (EEG) recordings in 1953 that sleep is composed of five distinct stages.
(05/04/17 3:45pm)
Each year tons of non-recycled glass waste ends up in landfills, which adds a possibly unnecessary burden in the waste disposal process. Some argue that a solution to this issue is needed to improve the sustainability of our environment.
(04/27/17 2:09pm)
The theory that early life experiences during prenatal and postnatal periods can increase susceptibility to chronic diseases in adulthood is becoming more widely accepted.
(04/13/17 2:57pm)
U.S. President Donald Trump recently signed a $19.5-billion bill to fund the programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), including NASA’s long-term goal to send humans to Mars by the 2030s.
(04/06/17 1:16pm)
Over the past few decades, several systematic studies and meta-analyses have been conducted to evaluate the relationship between alcohol consumption and cardiovascular diseases. Most of the studies suggest that moderate drinking is associated with a lower risk of developing heart diseases compared to non-drinkers and heavy drinkers.
(03/30/17 2:58pm)
With 237 votes in favor of demotion and 157 against it, Pluto was officially voted out of its planet status during the International Astronomical Union (IAU) 2006 General Assembly in Prague.
(03/09/17 2:42pm)
Feeling stressed in the midst of midterm season, you may find it particularly hard to resist the mouth-watering bag of chips or chocolate bar lying quietly next to your desk. Just one bite, the brain thinks as the hand reaches out. After the first bite, all the cells in your mouth light up in joy. Without realizing, the snack disappears in a blink of an eye.
(03/02/17 3:13pm)
A group of researchers at the Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) showed through a meta-analysis that Vitamin D protects against acute respiratory tract infections (ARIs). Those who are lacking Vitamin D and those not receiving bolus doses, a quantity of fluid or medication given intravenously at a controlled, rapid rate, benefit the most.
(02/23/17 2:26pm)
Tissue and organ failure that arises due to injury or other forms of damage is a major health issue and has motivated tremendous interest in the fields of tissue engineering and artificial organ research.
(02/09/17 2:07pm)
A group of international astronomers, led by Sherry Suyu of the Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics, made new and independent measurements of how fast our current universe is expanding. This expansion rate, also known as the Hubble Constant, plays a crucial role in modern astronomy for its ability to help verify our picture of the universe.
(12/08/16 3:41pm)
Imagine yourself sitting comfortably in a car, gazing through the window at the oak trees gradually coming into sight and then vanishing quickly in a blur as the wheels continue in its steady, rolling motion. A flash of light blinds your eyes momentarily, fear immediately disperses across your entire body. The airbag in front bursts out shortly, and a huge mass crashes into your door.
(12/01/16 3:04pm)
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 15 million babies are born preterm each year. Nearly a million babies die due to preterm birth complications, making preterm birth a leading cause of child death. On top of that, survivors of preterm births often develop learning, visual or auditory disabilities.
(11/17/16 4:02pm)
The placebo effect, a phenomenon that occurs when a fake treatment results in a significant reduction in pain, is a commonly observed effect in pain treatment trials, especially for those who suffer from chronic pain.
(11/03/16 2:45pm)
Surveying the food in the Fresh Food Café, you see that juicy sausage and mouth-watering bacon. All these processed meats, containing high levels of nitrates and nitrites, are commonly known to be correlated with cancer and heart diseases. On top of that, these nitrate-containing foods have been recently identified as triggering headaches.