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The Political and Psychological Premises of Machiavellianism
While most people are familiar with the concepts of narcissism and psychopathy, most remain largely unaware of what Machiavellianism entails. In psychology, Machiavellianism is part of the “dark triad” of mental traits.
Tips for the Summer before Senior Year
Junior year is stressful, and that stress stretches into the first semester of senior year as students struggle to prepare for standardized testing and college applications. Here are some tips on how to prepare for the college application season and be prepared for your senior year of high school.
Why Android Will Always Be Better Than iOS
A different approach at looking the differences between Android and iOS.
Blood Doping: The Extra O2 Behind the Gold Medal
As you step behind the white line on the running track, adrenaline runs through your veins as you get yourself ready for the race of your life. You jump up and down and try some breathing exercises, anything to get that gold medal. And for some athletes, they really would do anything to get that gold medal, like cheating with more oxygen. That’s where blood doping comes in.
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Model Organisms: What Are They and Why?
In order to conduct scientific research, model organisms are often used which involves the studying of a non-human organism that can provide insight for human application.
Massive Solar Flares Could Wipe Out Global Infrastructure
Let’s talk about the Carrington Event.
Ultima Thule: The Snowman-Shaped World
New Year’s Day was especially exciting this year as New Horizons flew by its latest target, Ultima Thule. Previously, scientists did not have enough information on this tiny world, but even a few weeks after the flyby, New Horizons has sent valuable data about this world and how it may have formed.
Genetics of Night Owls Versus Early Birds
It has been a long debated issue of if one type of person, the “early bird” or the “night owl” is better, but now new research into the genetics of this issue have helped to illuminate more into this topic.
Fostering Inquiry: Small Town Student Scientists Make Big Discoveries
This is a story of a science research program and my involvement in it: Small town, passionate teenagers, real science, big discoveries.
The Truth About Popular Cosmetic and Personal Care Product Ingredients
It’s crucial to research anything that is for consumption or personal use (especially products that are used often). There are a lot of cosmetic products that promise one thing or another, but a lot of them contain ingredients that the average person isn’t necessarily familiar. In this article, we’ll delve into some common ingredients used by the cosmetic industry and just how concerned the average consumer should be towards them.
