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Toxic Birds

Introduction: To consider something toxic, it must produce “an adverse biological effect” to humans or other animals (“Basic Terminology”). For birds, several species have adverse effects on humans through touch or ingestion. The remainder of this article explores several of…

Are All-Nighters in College Actually Beneficial?

In college, it’s hard to balance sleep and studying. Many students sacrifice sleep in the hopes that that time spent studying instead will positively impact their grades. However, lack of sleep has many negative consequences, such as negatively impacting learning,…

Mayday, Mayday, Are We Syncing?

There is something funny, maybe even enjoyable, about the camaraderie many people seem to feel with their “period-buddies”. After all, we all know the old cliché: misery loves company. Things get a little wacky, though, when you start suggesting that…

The Secret Kennedy: The Science Behind Lobotomy

Introduction Everyone has heard of John F. Kennedy before. Whether it be from his presidency, his role in the Cuban Missile Crisis, or his assassination. Many people have even heard about his brother, Robert F. Kennedy and his assassination, or…

Makin’ Biscuits

  Some cats are oftentimes seen engaging in a rhythmic motion of pushing their paws back and forth on a soft surface, which is referred to as “kneading.” This behavior is not universal across all cats and can be distinctive…

The Guinea Pig as a Pet

  Guinea pigs are one of the most popular small house pets and for good reason! Cute and communicative, they can form close bonds with their owners. However, owning a guinea pig means making the commitment to provide it a…

If I only had a…spine?

For as long as I can remember, I have been obsessed with how people move. Now, hear me out. Even simple movements are fascinating if you really think about it. Electrical signals from your brain and spinal cord communicating with…

Strange Cat Things

Cats are one of the most popular choices as human friends, and I absolutely adore them! I hope to have a feline friend in the future and hopefully, you will too if you don’t have one already. Among all the…