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The Science Of Spiciness
In this article, I explain the chemical workings of spiciness, why spiciness exists from an evolutionary standpoint, the health benefits of spiciness, and how to stop its unpleasant symptoms effectively.
Introduction to Neuroscience: The Central Nervous System
Exploring the central nervous system and its roles.
A Crash Course in Quantum Mechanics: Schrödinger’s Cat
In this article, I explain Erwin Schrödinger’s famous thought experiment, why it was created, and why it is relevant.
Introduction to Neuroscience: The Stress Response
As we continue our tour of the fascinating academic discipline of the neurosciences, we will take a temporary stop to see the Hall of Fame of stress, the sympathetic nervous system.
CRISPR and Muscular Dystrophy in Dogs With Human Implications
One of the most vital tools of genetics is the CRISPR/Cas9 system.
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A Match Made in College: Adderall and Struggling Students
Maybe tomorrow you’ll look so tired that a friend will offer you Adderall, and you’ll take it.
Antibiotics: Are They Really Good for You?
Imagine: you come into the doctor’s office with a very sore throat. After a few minutes, your doctor diagnoses you with strep throat and prescribes you some antibiotics.
The Road I am Taking to College Admissions: October
Welcome back to the third edition of my college admissions process!
Labels without a Choice: College Admissions and the Diversity Platform
How inequality has taken your classmate’s dream school right from them.
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What to Do After Taking a (Standardized) Test
There are countless articles about what to do before a standardized test. But what about the articles for the aftermath?
The Psychological Repercussions of Abuse & Abandonment
Take a moment to close your eyes and imagine a little girl sitting on the furthest bench in the darkest corner, with her knees tucked under her chin and her eyes glazed with a faraway gaze, looking but not seeing her classmates running around, playing, and shrieking during recess time.
Seeding Stewardship
The venerable adage “you get what you give” rationalizes that personal endeavors determine the degree of reciprocity. In the context of stewardship, one’s treatment of the Earth produces an immediate environment that is equipped to support life or an environment vulnerable to adversities; there is an unequivocal kinship between Earth and its subjects.
Semantic Satiation
Have you ever thought of a word or phrase but after repeating it so many times, it doesn’t feel like a word anymore? That weird feeling is an example of the psychological phenomenon, semantic satiation
Effects of Anti-Vaccination
Many forgo vaccinations for their children for a multitude of reasons – because it’s against their beliefs, because of its widespread, yet erroneous, link to autism, or simply because it is not required in their state. Whatever the reason may be, the effect of anti-vaccination can be disastrous.
