From ages 6-10, my uncle took my cousin and I to Navy Pier every summer. It’s July, school is out, the sun is shining, and not one multiplication table in sight! Fatty fair foods to our left and Lake Michigan…
In today’s data-driven world, few forms of personal information are as personal and revealing as genetic information. Genetic sequencing has become more widely available and used, from determining health predispositions to investigating ancestry. But this growing availability also poses significant…
Infectious Diseases Infectious diseases—caused by bacterial, viral, parasitic, or fungal pathogens—remain one of the world’s greatest health challenges due to their high mortality, potential for rapid spread, and socioeconomic burden (World Health Organization [WHO], 2023). The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the…
Hippopotamuses(not, hippomotami) are the third largest land mammal, following elephants and white rhinos. They are semi aquatic animals, so they enjoy the best of both worlds. If you’ve ever been to the zoo, you’ve probably seen them peeking out of…
Cells, Cells, They’re Made of Organelles! Remember that song from 7th grade? It’s stuck in my head, and I’m dragging you along for the ride. Today, I’m ranking organelles from most important to least (in my opinion), with tiers ranging…