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Why Your Skin Is Not a Canvas: What Science Really Says About Tattoos, the Immune System and Long-Term Risk
A good friend of mine recently announced his intention to get a sleeve tattoo later this year, a full, vibrant mural on his arm. As an admirer of art, I can appreciate the creativity and the impulse, but I’ve always … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Science
Tagged art, biology, body art, cancer, immune system, inflammation, ink, minimalism, science, tattoo
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The Q1 Strategic Dormancy Initiative: My Aggressive Pursuit of Sleep
Abstract Have you ever felt like you’ve reached the point of Waking Inefficiency Overhead (WIO)? That moment when another 70-hour week proves that being awake is actually reducing your output? 2026 is here and after a year of unsustainable, high-intensity … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Labor, Science
Tagged burnout, corporate, employment, goal setting, neuroplasticity, office life, sleep, SMART goals, work-life balance
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We Are (Probably) Not Alone — But 3I/ATLAS Isn’t Our Ride
If you’ve been following the science news lately, you’ve probably seen the headlines about interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, the third known object from outside our solar system to swing through our celestial neighborhood. And because humans love a good mystery (and … Continue reading
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Tagged 2I/Borisov, 3I/ATLAS, AIV, alien life, aliens, ant jar, astronomy, astrophysics, comets, conspiracy, extraterrestrial life, extraterrestrials, interstellar objects, Oumuamua, space, UAO, UFO, VISTA
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The Real Value of Your Diploma: Why a Tier 1 Party School Changed My Life
I’m a big fan of education and I have a confession to make. I went to a Tier 1 Party School. You know the type, a university that regularly makes the Top 10 “Most Fun” lists, where the weekends start … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Education, Science
Tagged college, education, Ivy League, student life, university
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The Bittersweet Truth About Chocolate: From Bean to Bunk
Chocolate, the ultimate comfort food. We’ve all been there: devouring a whole bar in one sitting, hiding the evidence from our significant others, then pretending we’re surprised when those extra pounds magically appear. But have you ever stopped to think … Continue reading
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Tagged chemistry, chocolate, chocolate wars, cocoa, dark chocolate, milk chocolate, nutrition, white chocolate
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A Light in the Forest
A girl with a doll, named Jubilee, Dreamed of the jungle, wild and free, To Africa’s shore, her spirit took wing, With no fancy credentials, but wonder to bring. She walked into Gombe, where shadows descend, A novice observer, a … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Science
Tagged chimpanzees, conservation, environmental activism, Jane Goodall, nature, primatology, tribute, women in science
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The Sirens of the Drive-Thru: America’s Fast Food Odyssey
Back in ancient Greece, sailors were said to be lured off course by the Sirens’ song, an enchanting melody so irresistible that men would throw themselves into the sea just to get closer. Fast forward to modern-day America. Our sirens … Continue reading
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Tagged American culture, diabetes prevention, diet, fast food, health, healthy eating, heart health, Morgan Spurlock, mythology, nutrition, obesity, Super Size Me
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Unpacking the Sweet Truth: Are Artificial Sweeteners Really Safe?
I wrote a couple of days ago about the hype of replacing high-fructose corn syrup with cane sugar and what it really means to our bodies. A natural extension of that article is considering the use of artificial sweeteners. The … Continue reading
Sweet Deception? Unpacking Coca-Cola’s Switch from HFCS to Cane Sugar
There’s been a noticeable buzz in the media recently about Coca-Cola’s decision to sweeten some of its drinks with cane sugar instead of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS). For many health-conscious consumers, this move feels like a positive step, a return … Continue reading
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Tagged cane sugar, Coca-Cola, Coke, diet, empty calories, fructose, glucose, health, HFCS, high fructose corn syrup, hype, nutrition, obesity, soft drink, sucrose
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