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Blue Light Glasses

Are blue light glasses a cure-all?

Bricen Ghent, Tigra Scientifica Writer March 28, 2021

In a world where long Zoom calls and relentless Canvas notifications are the new normal, we give little thought to how the blue light from our screens affects our brains. According to a study published...

Mosquito bites skin

Genetically modified mosquito experiment buzzes with potential

Peyton Mitchell, Tigra Scientifica Writer March 28, 2021

On Aug. 18, 2020, the FDA approved the release of 750 million genetically modified Aedes aegypti mosquitoes in Florida as an experimental pest management strategy. These genetically modified mosquitoes,...

Capuchin Monkey

Capuchins don’t “monkey” around when it comes to defending their group

Amy Rees, Tigra Scientifica Writer March 8, 2021

How loyal are your friends? Would they step in and save you from a snake attack? If you said no, you may want to consider leaving those frightened humans behind and befriending a group of capuchin monkeys.According...

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Reducing heart disease risk with a fizzy, fermented drink

Nami Ennis, Tigra Scientifica Writer March 8, 2021

Every 36 seconds, one person in the United States loses their life to heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US; therefore, it is essential that American adults understand the...

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Gorillas can be infected with COVID-19

Helene Bell, Tigra Scientifica Writer March 1, 2021

By now, we are all familiar with the symptoms of COVID-19. Therefore, when two gorillas at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park started to cough, veterinarians and primatologists immediately became concerned....

Individuals are surprisingly attracted to the villain characters in various movies, books, etc. 

Affinity for evil characters explained

Sean Tuckman, Contributor November 23, 2020

Were you secretly disappointed when Voldemort died? Did you think that Moriarty was the best part of Sherlock Holmes or Loki the best part of the Avengers? No need to suppress these feelings because you...

Cement releases large amounts of CO2 into the atmosphere when used. 

Promising new technology sequesters waste carbon dioxide by trapping it in concrete mixtures

Peyton Mitchell, Contributor November 15, 2020

As concerns about climate change and sustainability increase every year, green technology innovations have risen to the challenge to offer promising and effective solutions. One such innovation is a new...

Neanderthals are one of the closest ancestors to humans.

A link between Neanderthal inherited genes and COVID-19 symptom severity

Valeria Miyamoto, Contributor November 7, 2020

Known as the original cavemen and cavewomen to inhabit this earth, Neanderthals are considered to be one of the closest ancestors to humans. New research now suggests their existence, and more specifically,...

A silver fox roams around in the wild. 

Institute of Cytology and Genetics creates evolutionary marvel: the domesticated fox

English Laserna, Contributor November 2, 2020

Move over dog lovers and cat lovers alike, there’s a new furry friend hitting the market! After over 60 years and careful selective breeding, the Institute of Cytology and Genetics in Novosibirsk,...

Large amounts of algae can be seen gathering in a body of stagnant water. 

Eutrophication is detrimental to freshwater and marine ecosystems

Seth Hester, Contributor October 25, 2020

You see a local Clemson pond teeming with bright green algae that flourishes from border to border and you think to yourself, “I love that our freshwater ecosystems are doing so well… loads...

Eating a salad can determine a lot of important factors in the human body. 

Gut microbes are like a second brain

Bricen Ghent, Contributor October 20, 2020

Believe it or not, you are what you eat. According to articles recently published in Current Opinion in Neurobiology and Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, your gut is comparable to a second brain....

A red-footed booby peaks out from the bushes. 

Why biologists are cutting down this symbol of paradise

Helene Bell, Contributor October 6, 2020

The actor Dustin Hoffman once said, “The two basic items necessary to sustain life are sunshine and coconut milk.” When it comes to red-footed boobies, Mr. Hoffman is only half right. One thousand...

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