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 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…
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…
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?…
Tylenol: The everyday painkiller with a hidden edge
If you’ve ever reached for a bottle of Tylenol to help you recover from a long day of studying, a banging headache, or a fever…
The fluoride fix: How a tiny mineral makes a big splash in your tap water
Fluoride, a naturally occurring mineral, has been added to public drinking water supplies across the United States since 1945 to combat tooth decay. This practice,…
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…
Floor vs. bed: Exploring possible health benefits of floor sleeping
For Vanderbilt students, sleeping on the floor or in a bed might seem like a small detail, but it could impact your health, especially when…
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…