Cover photo by Bamlak Aklilu This past spring break, I had the privilege of returning to San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala, with the Vanderbilt chapter...
How a good night’s sleep could help prevent Alzheimer’s
We’ve all heard the phrase “sleep is important,” but many of us still don’t get our recommended 7 to 9 hours per night — whether...
The prefrontal cortex: The late bloomer of the brain
The prefrontal cortex, responsible for planning, impulse control, and social behavior, is famously the last part of the brain to fully mature. According to research...
Fun Fact of the Week: The power of stem cell transplants to benefit panda heal...
Aaliyah Brown | February 12th, 2025 Giant pandas, a symbol of wildlife conservation, encounter various health challenges both in the wild and in captivity. One...
Vanderbilt alumnus John Jumper wins the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for AlphaFold
Tara Chalasani | January 11th, 2025 As artificial intelligence becomes more ingrained in our everyday lives, it is no surprise that it has led to...
Stem Cell Series, Part 3: Therapeutic cloning as an option to save lives
Paige Roberson | December 26th, 2024 Scientists have discovered a way to ethically and consistently clone stem cells, a unique type of cell capable of...
Diving into the depths of artificial intelligence with DeepSeek AI
As artificial intelligence continues to evolve faster than ever, large language models have taken the global stage, with ChatGPT becoming a household staple in the...
Beyond the algorithm: How Vanderbilt students can challenge AI bias
The “coded gaze” is a term coined by researcher Joy Buolamwini that describes the algorithmic bias in technology, particularly facial recognition systems, where the biases...
Fast cars and faster physics: The formulas behind Formula 1
Cover photo courtesy of Isbaah Pirwani Formula 1 (F1) isn’t just about fast cars and dramatic overtakes at over 200 miles per hour — it’s...
Math in architecture: You may not like math, but your brain does
As you rush to the nearest dining hall, you watch someone whip out their phone and snap a dramatic photo of Zeppos Tower. Maybe it...
print(“Hello World!”)
Landri Domingue | December 4th, 2024 If you are well-versed in the complex and rapidly expanding world of computer science, then you are probably familiar...
Benzalkonium chloride: Friend or foe?
Aanika Arjumand | April 5th, 2025 When navigating a world where scientific breakthroughs are constantly reshaping our lives, we tend to place blind trust in...
The science and history of coffee: Vanderbilt’s research on caffeine and coffe...
Kaylyn Sethakosee, Gabi Barrocas | January 5th, 2025 Coffee is more than that one hot cup in your morning routine. The beverage is chock-full of...
Vanderbilt’s Merrikh Lab develops an evolution-resistant compound to combat an...
Kalyssa Platt | October 6th, 2024 Antibiotic resistance is one of the world’s most urgent health problems, as it can affect individuals at any stage...
The Paint and Paintbrush to Organic Chemistry’s Art!
The Paint and Paintbrush to Organic Chemistry’s Art! Will Atkinson | February 26, 2023 Have you ever wondered what exactly goes on inside of the...
Creating With a “Click”
What if you could snap molecular building blocks together like Lego to create more complicated molecules? Click chemistry does just that. Heena Cho | December...
Why we love music: The science behind your favorite playlists
Our favorite songs have a way of evoking emotions in us, whether it’s an undeniable urge to get up and dance or an overwhelming need...
The case for breeding bookworms
Once upon a time, clocks seemed to tick endlessly as elementary students counted down the seconds until library doors would burst open for the beloved...
How virtual and augmented reality are being used to aid autistic individuals and...
Landri Domingue | January 26th, 2025 The Robotics and Autonomous Systems Laboratory (RASL) at Vanderbilt aims to “design and develop novel robotic and virtual reality...
An urban oasis: Do green spaces on college campuses benefit mental health?
Aiden Salk | December 31st, 2024 Each year, millions of high schoolers apply to an array of colleges. While researching each college on their list,...
How sleep deprivation impacts college students’ health and academic success
Aaliyah Brown | December 30th, 2024 When asked about their sleep habits, Vanderbilt students shared a common theme: sleep often takes a back seat to...
Plastic containers release billions of microplastics in your microwave
Microplastics are everywhere. They are in the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat. They worm their way into the...
Exploring the dynamics of Earth with Dr. Steven Goodbred
Dr. Steven Goodbred is a professor at Vanderbilt University whose research focuses on how landscapes evolve over time, particularly in river deltas and coastal regions....
Living factories: How green biotechnology is redefining sustainable production
Elaine Yang | January 26th, 2025 Fields of plants and algae may soon do more than capture carbon — they could become sources of renewable...
The driver of power outages during tropical cyclones
Marlo Armstrong | January 24th, 2025 With hurricanes hitting harder and more often, one question remains: why do some regions bounce back faster than others?...
How Vanderbilt’s commitment to carbon neutrality has moved outside Tennessee
Tara Chalasani | November 9th, 2024 The Rand Farmer’s Market has become a popular choice among Vanderbilt students for fresh food through Campus Dining. By...
A personal reflection on global health volunteering in Guatemala
Cover photo by Bamlak Aklilu This past spring break, I had the privilege of returning to San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala, with the Vanderbilt chapter...
Beyond the algorithm: How Vanderbilt students can challenge AI bias
The “coded gaze” is a term coined by researcher Joy Buolamwini that describes the algorithmic bias in technology, particularly facial recognition systems, where the biases...
The development of street medicine in Nashville
Each year, an estimated 5,800 to 46,500 lives are taken due to homelessness in the United States. In 2023, homelessness increased by more than 12%,...
Spotlight on street medicine: A journal for “Ayu” and us
Brina Ratangee is a medical school-bound alumna of the Medicine, Health, and Society (MHS) Social Foundations of Health Program. Yet it was not too long...
Rebuilding strength: The importance of ACL rehabilitation and injury prevention
Chances are you know someone who has experienced an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear, or maybe you have experienced this injury yourself. ACL injuries have...
Nobel laureates at Vanderbilt: Biographies of two groundbreaking researchers
Vanderbilt is a globally renowned university known for its groundbreaking research, and the Nobel Prize is often seen as the reward for the pinnacle of...
My surgeon is a robot: Vanderbilt’s efforts to develop a fully autonomous surg...
A Vanderbilt University research team has launched a project to develop a fully autonomous surgical robot capable of performing surgical procedures without any human intervention....
The evolution and future of touchscreen technology
Touchscreens have become an essential part of everyday life, and on Vanderbilt’s campus, nearly everyone interacts with them, whether on smartphones, tablets, or laptops. Touchscreen...
Fast cars and faster physics: The formulas behind Formula 1
Cover photo courtesy of Isbaah Pirwani Formula 1 (F1) isn’t just about fast cars and dramatic overtakes at over 200 miles per hour — it’s...
Living factories: How green biotechnology is redefining sustainable production
Elaine Yang | January 26th, 2025 Fields of plants and algae may soon do more than capture carbon — they could become sources of renewable...
A personal reflection on global health volunteering in Guatemala
Cover photo by Bamlak Aklilu This past spring break, I had the privilege of returning to San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala, with the Vanderbilt chapter...
Spotlight on street medicine: A journal for “Ayu” and us
Brina Ratangee is a medical school-bound alumna of the Medicine, Health, and Society (MHS) Social Foundations of Health Program. Yet it was not too long...
The WOMEN Behind Cutting-Edge Gene Technology
In the midst of Women’s History Month, we thought it only fitting to highlight a few of the female pioneers who have advanced our world...
Immunotherapy in Head and Neck Cancers: A Conversation with Dr. Michael John Kor...
To better understand the future of immunotherapy treatment, we sat down with immunologist Dr. Michael John Korrer. He works in Dr. Young Kim’s lab at...
Amplifying Black Voices: STEM Professional Renã Robinson, College of Arts and S...
“Be Humble, Be Bold and Be You." According to renowned analytical chemistry scientist Dr. Reña Robinson, these are the keys to succeeding and thriving in...
Larissa, the interview to Dr. Goodbread was simply amazing! Great questions and great answers! Thank you! Refreshing and hope giving…