Can some fungi clean up plastic pollution?
Since September is National Mushroom Month, it’s fitting to think about the incredible things fungi can do. You may be familiar with…
Category: Big Questions
Is exercise addiction socially acceptable at gyms?
Certain behaviors are often socially accepted and even encouraged when they’re considered productive, regardless of potential health…
Scientists design an office chair that cancels noise
Open office designs have been hailed for their economic benefits and helping people work together. On the other hand, a survey by a…
Eye exams can help diagnose syphilis and HIV
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection, which if it not treated properly, can lead to complications and symptoms involving the eye,…
What if the entire planet had it’s own flag?
Going into space is difficult and costly. All of our past space missions have taken many years to complete from laboratory to launch. As we…
A crater on Mars may be a future landing site
Here on Earth, scientists study layers of sediment like dirt and sand to better understand how rocks form. The same contextual clues…
Did humans really kill most of the plants and animals?
We may be the most successful land mammal, but pound for pound, plants and bacteria still have us beat.
Viruses may eventually be used to deliver gene therapy
New approaches for preventing and treating illnesses are on the rise, including the use of gene therapy through vaccines. With this…
Music makes our body move unawares!
Be it tapping our feet, nodding, or simply swaying, music makes us move! However, did you know that the body moves to music even when…
First Clinical Trial of Stem Cell Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease
A landmark clinical trial was announced recently by researchers at Kyoto University. For the first time in history, this trial tests the use…