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Fun Fact of the Week: Salmon and trout brains house bacteria
Heena Cho | April 7th, 2025 Researchers at the University of New Mexico have made a surprising discovery: salmon and trout brains house bacteria. This…
Vanderbilt’s role in unpacking racial health disparities in Congress
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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…
Fun Fact of the Week: The first metal part has been 3D printed in space
Kaylyn Sethakosee | March 22nd, 2025 While polymer 3D printers have been in use in space for a while, the first metal part has been…
Fun Fact of the Week: Thanking rabbits for atherosclerosis insights
Andrea Magali Fletes | March 5th, 2025 Besides being irresistibly cozy, fluffy, and having a lovable nature, rabbits contribute to contemporary society more than simply…
Fun Fact of the Week: The immortal jellyfish, a marvel of cellular reversal
Dalton Malmin | February 24th, 2025 Deep in the ocean lives Turritopsis dohrnii, a jellyfish capable of cheating death. Commonly referred to as the “immortal…
Fun Fact of the Week: Bees can do math
Elaine Yang | February 19th, 2025 Honeybees, already known for their impressive teamwork and navigation skills, have shown that they are capable of basic math…
Fun Fact of the Week: The power of stem cell transplants to benefit panda health
Aaliyah Brown | February 12th, 2025 Giant pandas, a symbol of wildlife conservation, encounter various health challenges both in the wild and in captivity. One…
Fun Fact of the Week: Why winter temperatures contribute to the spread of viruses
Zoe Breininger | February 3rd, 2025 Winter has become synonymous with another season, cold and flu. Once November hits and the temperatures dip, we see…