The Science of Lip Balm
Image from PexelsAs the temperatures start to drop, more and more of us will start reaching for lip balm as our lips get chapped and dried out. But what is the science behind how these products work? | The Pipettepen
Lately, people living as far south as New Mexico don’t have to travel any farther than their back doors to see the Northern Lights. What exactly are the Northern Lights, and why are they suddenly visible to so many?| The Pipettepen
With temperatures on the rise and a growing concern about our natural resources, scientists are searching for renewable energy sources in order to help combat climate change. Could bionic mushrooms help? This article is part of our WinSPIRE Science in the News series. Authors: Reema Pedaballi and Sungyu Lim| The Pipettepen
For a lot of high school students, energy drinks have basically become part of the routine. Caffeine may be the most talked about part of energy drinks, but it’s not the only ingredient that matters. This article is part of our WinSPIRE Science in the News series. Authors: Makenzii Walker and Sai Siri Surapaneni| The Pipettepen
If you’ve been on social media recently, you might have come across a viral lyric that’s resonating with millions: “We've never really studied the female body.” People are using this audio to call out long-standing gaps in medical research due to the historical exclusion of women in studies. This article is part of our WinSPIRE Science in the News series. Authors: Chandana Herlekar and Kelsey Zuniga Diaz| The Pipettepen
In 2013, scientists showed that CRISPR was able to change the DNA of human cells. This technology has opened doors for finding new treatments for cancer. This article is part of our WinSPIRE Science in the News series. Authors: Helen Diego Jimenez and Dulce Aguilar Cruz| The Pipettepen
From willow bark to Nobel Prize-winning malaria treatments, ancient plant remedies that have withstood scientific scrutiny continue to fuel breakthrough medical discoveries in the modern world. When my dermatologist suggested…| The Pipettepen
As the climate continues to reshape our planet, water is becoming increasingly unpredictable. From shrinking lakes to stronger storms, this article explores how a shifting hydroclimate is transforming societies, ecosystems, and establishing a new normal.| The Pipettepen
Research grants often emphasize significance and innovation to highlight the importance of the proposed project. But what if a project falls outside these established guidelines?| The Pipettepen
Did you know that every time a ChatGPT bot writes a 100-word email, it consumes an entire bottle of water?| The Pipettepen
By 1914, Dr. Joseph Goldberger had spent fifteen years fighting epidemics of yellow fever, typhus, dengue fever, and typhoid fever. These infectious diseases swept through populations, spreading from person to person, through contaminated water, mosquitoes, fleas, and lice. The resulting epidemics were devastating – in 1905, 900 people in New Orleans died from yellow fever. Fortunately, the recent acceptance of germ theory, which states that microorganisms (like bacteria and viruses) can ca...| The Pipettepen
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Image from PexelsAs the temperatures start to drop, more and more of us will start reaching for lip balm as our lips get chapped and dried out. But what is the science behind how these products work? | The Pipettepen
