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All You Need To Know About Covid-19 Testing

July 22, 2020|

In these tumultuous times highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is normal to feel anxious over the misinformation or lack of knowledge about the deadly virus. As SARS-CoV-2 research is developing in real-time around the [...]

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How the Giant Panda Evolved to be Vegetarian

July 6, 2020|

Giant pandas—bamboo-chomping, sleep-loving, rolling balls of fur—are among the most adorable animals alive today. Unlike their relatives, such as the grizzly and polar bear, the panda doesn’t eat meat but is content surviving on a [...]

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How Does Quantum Mechanics Affect Me?

May 10, 2020|

You might be forgiven for thinking that quantum mechanics doesn’t affect you in any way. Quantum theory only applies to objects at tiny scales, after all. Life is just fine and dandy using Newton’s classical [...]

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Which Artificial Sweetener is the Safest?

September 26, 2019|

With artificial sweeteners like aspartame and Ace K commonly used as sugar substitutes, we can indulge in our favorite snacks while keeping our calorie intake in check. However, questions persist about their effects on our [...]

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Do Plants Feel Pain? A Biochemical Perspective

July 16, 2019|

Plants are scientific enigmas; they are all around us, and yet we barely take notice of their existence. We know relatively little about how they respond to their environments because, well, it’s not like they [...]