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New Discovery of Trans-Cortical Vessels (TCVs) sheds light on skeletal blood circulation
Full text linkWeeks went by in which I didn’t address the blunt, gripping pain on my inner shin. Now, I was sitting on a paddleboard in the middle of a lake in Suffolk, Virginia. It was almost midnight and the air was cool and breezy. I pressed two fingers into the side of my tibia just to remind myself the shock was there. I feared for what I had done to myself
The Catalytic Life of Dr. Maud Menten
Full text linkAlthough she is most famous for her work on enzyme kinetics, Dr. Maud Menten achieved the impossible in multiple areas of her life. She pursued and earned a scientific education in a time when no one wanted women to find passion in anything other than the home. Her discoveries have greatly impacted the scientific community and will continue to do so as long as there are those who are compelled to understand the natural world as she did. In addition to her accomplishments as a scientist, Menten also excelled in the humanities. Her life story provides us with many lessons and inspirations
Using Machines to Guide Your Online Shopping Decisions
Full text linkI bet you’ve heard the term artificial intelligence in various conversations by now. But do you understand the process of teaching machines to develop abilities that are comparable – sometimes even better – to those of humans? At the University of Richmond, Dr. Park’s lab does just that
The Origins of Mathematics: Invented or Discovered?
Full text linkA divisive subject amongst students of all ages, Mathematics remains an integral part of each student’s educational journey. Why is that? you may wonder. The answer is that Mathematics lies at the center of the natural world
“The Algebraic Background of Error-Correcting Code”
Full text linkImagine a scenario where mission control on Earth must communicate with a satellite as it orbits Mars, nearly 240 million miles away. This communication relies on binary commands, where a simple digit, \u270\u27 or \u271\u27, can dictate critical actions. For instance, \u270\u27 might instruct the satellite to capture vital images of the surface of Mars, while \u271\u27 could command it to maintain its trajectory
The Science Behind COVID Testing
Full text linkOn March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared a COVID-19 pandemic (“CDC…”, 2024). We all remember the days we had to wear masks, shove cotton swabs into our noses and mouths, and quarantine ourselves from others after being infected by the COVID-19 virus. We take this test all the time and trust their accuracy, but we never stop to ask how they work. We all know that a double line indicates an infection of COVID-19, but why
Myth or Fact: Does TeethWhitening Really Work?
Full text linkTeeth whitening has rapidly gained popularity as one of the most sought-after dental cosmetic procedures today. Once an exclusive treatment performed primarily by dental professionals, it has now expanded into the mainstream market, with store shelves stocked full of “natural” alternatives and “affordable” whitening strips. But the pressing question remains: do these strips actually work, or are they just a marketing gimmick? This article aims to uncover the truth. We will first explorethe science behind teeth whitening and then delve into the effectiveness andpotential drawbacks of these popular over-the-counter products
