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Raindrop Cake, Not a Cake?

Have you ever wondered what a raindrop would taste like if it was transformed into cake form? Look no further! Raindrop cake, albeit very different from your typical, traditional cake, will let you have a truly magical experience.    …

Life and Laterality

I have spent my life struggling to open jars, use scissors, play video games, and shake people’s hands because the world is built for the 90% of it who are right handed, the 90% that isn’t me. Like most lefties,…

Sending Out an S.O.S.

For a long time, scientists have known that plants respond to their surroundings. There are flowers that open during the day and close at night and many plants will grow towards a light source whenever possible. However, it has also…

Mum’s the Word

When most people think of mummies, a strange mixture of ancient curses and toilet paper-wrapped Halloween costumes come to mind. It comes as no surprise that the concept of mummies is linked to the magical and superstitious- after all; it…

Anxiety

 Exams……projects……homework assignments, it never ends! In turn, the anxiety begins to manifest. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, an estimated 19.1% of U.S. adults had any anxiety disorder in the past year. Sadly, for many yellow jackets, anxiety has…

E-Stim and Muscle

Way back when the internet was just a dream, electricity was seen as a means to power machines, to make life easier, and to warm your bread into its toasty goodness. No one – except for the bored kids –…

Can Aging Be Stopped?

Many people are shocked when they find out that the concept of aging can be explained by genetics through telomeres. Telomeres are 8000-10000 nucleotide protective caps on the ends of strands of DNA. They protect the genome from degradation, repair…