Why Hawking’s popularity comes down to accessible science
In the modern field of theoretical physics, there is certainly no shortage of brilliant minds who have worked tirelessly to solve the mysteries of our universe. Consider Kip Thorne, a…
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Plastic-eating animals cannot solve global pollution
As a species, we manufacture an insane amount of plastic. According to a July 2017 study, scientists have determined the total amount of plastic ever made up to 2015: 8.3…
Deodorant, perfumes contribute to smog
When it comes to presenting yourself in public, one of the top concerns that many people worry about is body odor. I’m sure many of us have been given “the talk” during puberty and…
Outdated smoke detectors incite Vassar’s infamous fire alarms
Let’s face it: Vassar College has a fire alarm problem. For a typical resident on campus, it isn’t exactly a rare experience to be sleeping in your room one moment…
Which sin are you? Nine circles of group project hell
Professors love to think that assigning group projects allows students to bond over ideas, work tirelessly together outside class hours and come out in the end as more responsible individuals.…
Science explains love just in time for Valentine’s Day
Ah yes, Valentine’s Day: a precious little holiday where young couples try their hardest to prove that their relationship is special. It’s not really surprising that so many people are…
Is the Doomsday Clock legitimate?
Somehow, 2018 has only just started and the situation already seems incredibly bleak. At least that’s what the members behind the academic publication Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists say. Originally…
Gene drives wrongfully hailed as biological panacea
Some have called it a magic wand. Others have referred to it as the beginning of a new scientific revolution. Regardless of how you may see it, it’s a subject…
Comcast searching for liars to attack net neutrality
When it comes to the personal rights and freedom of individuals, no one has your back quite like your friendly neighborhood multi-billionaire telecommunications conglomerate Comcast. Having won the title of…
Over-glorification of scientists belies realities of field
For some reason, there is something dignified and respectable about being a scientist. Seeing as how science is a career dedicated to the pursuit of truth and knowledge in the…