» The Language of Depression
30/06/25 13:21 from curiousSCIENCEwriters
Think of the last event in your life that you would describe as depressing. It’s probably not a pleasant thought–maybe something along the lines of a pet passing away or a loved one getting into an accident. The word depression is used a...

» Genetically Modified Pigs and the Promise of Unlimited Organs
28/06/25 07:32 from curiousSCIENCEwriters
What if your number on a waiting list determined whether you lived or died? Imagine you just learned you needed an organ transplant—a kidney, a heart, a liver, or some other organ—to regain energy to go to work, or attend school, or simp...

» ZAP Male Mosquitoes: Taking “Bites” From Disease-carrying Mosquito Populations
25/06/25 20:23 from curiousSCIENCEwriters
Imagine the perfect summer day: You’re at the pool, a picnic, or a park, sharing delicious food and stories, while having a great time with your friends and family.  Then, you hear the piercing, high-pitched buzz in your ear. You gl...

» A Visionary Leap: Researchers Restore Full Color Vision in Squirrel Monkeys
23/06/25 09:46 from curiousSCIENCEwriters
Danny Fossati, an aspiring military man, was excited to embark on a journey. He was headed to Northwestern University on a U.S. Navy ROTC scholarship. Eager to pursue his education and ambitions in the Navy, he arrived at the celebratory...

» Don’t Blame Pollen for your Worsening Allergies—Blame Climate Change!
23/06/25 09:42 from curiousSCIENCEwriters
One weekend, I took a walk around my neighborhood in search of fresh air. I had just left my driveway when I noticed hazy dust raining down on me. Was it misting? No, my hair was dry. As the chalky powder hit my skin, I came to an astoni...