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TL;DR Science: The Concept of Mass
Mass is a concept that we all know from our everyday lives. It describes a quantity and is used for practical reasons in commerce. Depending on the country people have an intuitive notion of what a…
Oct 7, 2022
TL;DR Science: The Atomic Clock
Perhaps you have a clock set to the Atomic Clock. However, have you ever considered the complexities of calculating the exact time, and the coordination that goes into correctly matching it with the…
Sep 23, 2022
TL;DR Science: Catching the Love Bug: Falling in Love + Hormonal Changes
What would you say if I told you falling in love was more than just grand, romantic gestures and butterflies in your stomach but rather microscopic molecules altering your brain chemistry?
Sep 7, 2022
TL;DR Science: Exercise and the Brain
It’s a given that exercise is beneficial for the mind and body, but little attention is paid to the differential effects of exercise on the body. In this article, we explore two popular exercise…
Aug 12, 2022
TL;DR Science: Concussions
Concussions are among the most common of all injuries sustained to the head (occuring in 3.5 among every 1000 people), and the least severe. They are typically sustained by children/adolescents…
Aug 5, 2022
TL;DR Science: Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Greenhouse gases have long been a topic of concern, and it is imperative that we address the ongoing climate crisis before it is too late. Before discussing how we can reduce greenhouse gas…
Jun 24, 2022
TL;DR Science: Oncogenes
Perhaps you may have heard someone say at one point “I am at risk for ___ cancer, so I have to take extra precautions…”. Or, you may have heard the claim that “Sunscreen can reduce your risk of…
Jun 17, 2022
TL;DR Resources: Your Mini Guide for College Preparations
It’s almost the end of the school year, and we can all agree that everyone is anxiously trying to figure out what they want to pursue as a future major for the next couple of years and which college…
Jun 3, 2022
TL;DR Science: Bariatric Surgery
More than 1-in-3 adults in the World are obese, about 39%. The average weight of the US adult has a BMI* of 26.5-26.6 depending on sex which is higher than the healthy BMI for adults of 25. It is…
May 12, 2022
TL;DR Resources: SAT & ACT
Studying for the SAT or ACT? Struggling to decide which one to take? Learn about some tips and tricks in this week's article that will help make the standardized testing process for college…
May 5, 2022