Category: Feature
-
Dark Energy and the Runaway Universe
Mishita takes us through a century of astronomy discoveries and how a “mistake” from Einstein may have been hiding a clue for decades
-
Setting a Higher Standard: Improving Reporting in Psychedelic Research
Guido takes us through the current research into pharmacological psychedelics, outlining the reasons that have been holding the use of these therapeutics back.
-
The Ripple Effect: Why Heart Attacks May Spark Cancer Growth
Izzy McMeeking tells us how recent research has linked heart attacks and cancers
-
Ancient Egyptian Skeleton Reveals Long-Distance Ancestry
Nitara Wijayatilake takes us through an exciting new that may change our understanding of early human migration.
-
You Are What She Ate: The Surprising Link Between Your Face and Your Mother’s Diet
Josh details how a mother’s diet may impact the facial features of her unborn baby
-
Why Men Age Differently: The Tiny Chromosome with a Big Role
Angelica teaches us about the gradual loss of the Y Chromosome on a population level and the impacts of losing this chromosome on an individual
-
Whispers in the Cloud Forest: The Mysterious Life of the Spectacled Andean Bear
Andrés Acosta makes us fall in love with South America’s only bear species, the Andrean Bear. He teaches the reader about these understudied creatures and the threat of climate change on their habitat.
-
Hummingbirds: Tiny Aviators Shaping Evolution
Andrés explores the fascinating physiology and influence of hummingbirds in evolution and maintaining biodiversity!
-
Mind the Gap! The Future of Spinal Repair
Aidan McConnell-Trevillion discusses the promising results of a 25-year study exploring spinal cord implants and their use in restoring movement after paralysis. Although he highlights the challenges that still remain, he hopes that advances in technology may improve outcomes, bringing us closer to making spinal cord injury a more treatable condition.
-
Fertilo: The Birth of a New Era of IVF
Eleanor discusses how a new IVF technique, know as Fertilo, has led to the birth of the first baby conceived using stem cell-based egg maturation. This alternative method offers a faster and less invasive alternative to traditional IVF. However, concerns remain over long-term safety, regulatory approval, and equitable availability. While Fertilo is already in use…