The Earth has undoubtedly been around a lot longer than humans. Its creation almost five billion years ago was due to accretion, a process where space...
Vanderbilt scientists design a quicker method for diagnosing bacterial infections
What if diagnosing a bacterial infection took minutes instead of hours? Vanderbilt scientists are working to make that a reality. Every year, 23 million Americans...
Forging a path to the end of the peanut allergy
Having grown up with allergies, I am very familiar with the painstaking process of skin and blood tests used to determine my sensitivities to a...
Rejuvenating cells, reversing aging: Yamanaka factors in medicine
Aging has long been viewed as inevitable. The thought of wrinkles marking our skin may not seem so daunting until the fear of age-related diseases...
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...
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...
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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...
The soundtrack of success: The science behind music and the mind
Music is more than just sound — it’s a science. Behind every song, beat, and melody lies a deep connection between the brain and sound...
Why do our memories begin so late into our lives?
The science behind forgotten beginnings Have you ever tried to recall your earliest memory, only to realize that much of your infancy remains a mystery?...
The health benefits of forest bathing through the art of shinrin-yoku
Vanderbilt’s campus is a designated arboretum — home to 6,181 trees as of 2013 — so students can take advantage of the Japanese tradition of...
“Brain rot”: Digital overload on developing minds
Those who are familiar with modern-day online environments may have heard the term “brain rot,” which refers to a form of hyper-stimulation that might be...
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...
Is the Earth Getting Bigger?
The Earth has undoubtedly been around a lot longer than humans. Its creation almost five billion years ago was due to accretion, a process where space...
The health benefits of forest bathing through the art of shinrin-yoku
Vanderbilt’s campus is a designated arboretum — home to 6,181 trees as of 2013 — so students can take advantage of the Japanese tradition of...
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...
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 “star” student: Vanderbilt alum Aashi Gurijala publishes science-fiction Nakshatra series
It started with a Kobe Bryant notebook. Upon first meeting Vanderbilt alumna Aashi Gurijala ‘25, that’s not quite what one would predict the origin of...
“Brain rot”: Digital overload on developing minds
Those who are familiar with modern-day online environments may have heard the term “brain rot,” which refers to a form of hyper-stimulation that might be...
How Vanderbilt researchers are pioneering pancreatic cancer detection
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer, mainly because it’s so hard to catch early. By the time doctors detect it, the...
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...
Larissa, the interview to Dr. Goodbread was simply amazing! Great questions and great answers! Thank you! Refreshing and hope giving…