April McLane

April McLane

I'm a second year chemistry major minoring in material science and engineering. I enjoy connecting what I learn in academic classes to the real world.

Is My Nail Kit Causing an Allergic Reaction?

Introduction DIY nail-art kits have skyrocketed in popularity since the Covid-19 pandemic, but what happens when your beloved nails and hobby turn into an allergy? Nail artists and people doing their nails for fun have started noticing their fingers becoming…

Forged in Fire: The Discovery of Bronze

Introduction: Imagine living in a world where your toughest tool could shatter against a rock. For early human communities, stone, bone, and wood tools were the limits of technology until people discovered metals could be made stronger with fire. For…