Our brains on psychedelics: Getting creative in the treatment of mental illnesses
December 1st, 2023
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After sitting in on a presentation hosted by Northeastern’s Psychedelics Club (NEU Psyches), I was excited to explore the medicinal side of psychedelics. This article does just that, weaving through the rich history, abundant stigmas surrounding their use, and hopeful future for psychedelics.
Reincarnation: Dodo or do-don’t
August 6th, 2023
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Extinction is a plight we need to face on this human infested globe, but some scientists have decided to face it by reversing it through bioengineering. This article asks some of the ethical questions required when dealing with cheating death and playing god.
Time campsules blinking in the sky
March 7th, 2021
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This article discusses the basic concept of speed of light in the context of astronomy observations. A singular snapshot of the night sky is in fact revealing millions of different moments in time, depending on how far away the light source is. If you are looking for a short and sweet appreciation for theories of relativity, here you go!
Massive Martian sand waves
November 19, 2020
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This piece provides a brief background for exploration on Mars, tying together current observations with the continual search for extraterrestrial life. It introduces evidence for wind on Mars, prompting us to think about other abiotic factors at play and what that means for our observations.
‘Women in science’ should not be oxymoronic
August 10th, 2020
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My first ever article written with NUSci, I chose to speak on gender inequality in STEM fields. This issue becomes more and more complex with time, and while I continue to learn and experience that complexity, I have always and will always be passionate about fighting marginalization and bias.