Science

Aug
02
What is an electric dipole?

What is an electric dipole?

Let's continue the journey down the rabbit hole of electromagnetic physics to discuss something that straddles the line
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Aug
02
How Does Vaccine Herd Immunity Work?

How Does Vaccine Herd Immunity Work?

Herd immunity, or group immunity, is the process by which a community is protected from disease by targeted vaccination. By
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Aug
02
Camping and Your Biological Clock

Camping and Your Biological Clock

Today I saw a picture floating around social media that claimed that going camping for a week would reset your
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Aug
02
Fan DEATH!

Fan DEATH!

One particularly unique urban legend goes something like this: On a hot summer night, you turn the fan on and
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Jul
30
Going to a Chiropractor is Riskier Than You Think

Going to a Chiropractor is Riskier Than You Think

Since you're reading this, you're likely interested in the controversy surrounding this field. First, let'
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Jul
30
Man-made Climate Change

Man-made Climate Change

It is my opinion that climate change is one of the largest threats to our species that we will know
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Jul
30
Magnetic Healing Is Fake

Magnetic Healing Is Fake

In the realm of pseudoscience, there is a belief that magnets are magic. Many people do not understand how magnets
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Jul
30
What is Chromatography?

What is Chromatography?

Chromatography (Latin for the study of color) is the process by which a substance can be separated into individual parts
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Jul
29
How Effective are Herbal Remedies?

How Effective are Herbal Remedies?

Walk into your local pharmacy. You'll see more space devoted to herbal remedies and supplements than actual medicine.
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Jul
29
Do Probiotics Help You?

Do Probiotics Help You?

If you watch television for any significant length of time, you're bound to see commercials advertising probiotics. These
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