Sep 11, 2024
As the Democratic National Convention wraps up on August 25, 2024, Dr. Gloria Wu explores the role of emotions in politics and their impact on public opinion. Central to this discussion is the amygdala, a brain region crucial for processing emotions like anger and fear. These emotions can lead to physiological...
Sep 5, 2024
In a discussion about career development and personal growth, Dean Louito Edje, Dean, University of Michigan Medical School, emphasized the importance of understanding and nurturing one's professional base, whether in private practice or academia. For women doctors in private practice, nurturing your Base...
Sep 3, 2024
The fashion industry significantly impacts the environment, with global clothing production reaching 100 billion items annually. Consumers buy 60% more clothing than 15 years ago and keep each item for only half as long. Despite owning plenty of clothes, many still feel they have "nothing to wear," leading to...
Aug 27, 2024
Fungi are incredibly versatile organisms, ranging from microscopic spores to massive mycelial networks. An astonishing discovery at the Chernobyl reactor revealed that the black fungus Cryptococcus neoformans thrives in radioactive environments due to its melanin content, which allows it to absorb radiation and convert...