Imagine a situation that makes your heart race. Maybe it’s sitting down to take a test. Or stepping on stage to perform in a recital. Or working up the nerve…
Abstract Bacteria do not live alone. They crowd together and form tiny “neighborhoods.” In these neighborhoods, some bacteria can resist antibiotics. They break down the medicine and create “safe zones.”…
Clone (noun or verb, “CLONE”) The word clone has a couple of different, but related, meanings. A clone may be a genetic copy of an individual. That is, an organism…
Today, we can barely write an email or text without AI trying to finish our sentences. Even programs like Microsoft Word have auto-complete functions that use AI to predict what…
Many meat and dairy products from cows and sheep contain an unusual type of fat. Due to the chemical bonds between their carbon atoms, these fats resemble saturated types such…
American dietary guidelines have gotten an overhaul. In January, the U.S. federal government unveiled a new food pyramid. Unlike the classic food pyramid, the new one is an upside-down triangle.…
Can you name every ingredient in a Twinkie? It’s not easy: The list has more than 35. You might recognize the eggs, sugar and flour. But after that, it gets…
Dogs with squished faces may be adorable. But that cuteness can come at a cost to the dogs. Among some breeds with such flattened faces, fewer than 11 percent can…
Abstract Portable electronic devices are an essential part of life. Cell phones, laptops, and tablets are just a few that we use on the go. What makes these devices portable?…