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medical marijuana: the benefits and risks associated with cannabis use
The use of medical marijuana is shrouded in political and socioeconomic unrest. Though cannabis was once a staple in the lives of civilizations throughout the world, it has now become taboo and limited our knowledge of potential benefits. Here’s an objective look at the risks and benefits of medical marijuana.
how to read scientific papers for the non-scientist (and where to find them) pt. 1
There is dire need for stronger science education in the United States. We are seeing a major decline in science literacy, and it’s not just a passive occurrence, but growing into an anti-science movement as a manifestation of distrust for scientists and scientific research. To begin closing that gap, follow this first installation on How To Read Scientific Literature for the non-scientists to access and interpret scientific research articles on your own.
Learn how to read scientific literature and where you can read scientific research papers, along with a list of scientific literature websites.
End of Month Hangout!
It’s time for another science ‘n’ smoke sesh! This time, we’re discussing Google’s TOP 3 questions on ecology.
when echolocation goes wrong
Have you ever run into a wall glass window or wall that you didn’t realize was there? Turns out bats do the same thing with walls that produce weak echoes that throw off their sonar perception.
how homesick mice give us a peek into mood disorders and drug addiction
Humans aren’t the only creatures that can get homesick. Recent research into mice’s attachment to home has given scientists a peak into mood disorders and addictions as it relates to hormonal activity.
are cities habitats for wildlife?
Humans aren’t the only ones living in urban spaces. Could the metropolitan be yet another hub of non-human biodiversity?
how excess noise and light harm U.S. bird populations
From the glaring streetlights to the loud music pulsing from our speakers, everything we do has the potential to harm wildlife. Researchers are delving deeper into the details of how our actions are impacting U.S. bird species.
how does pollution affect animals’ development?
Pollution is widely known to be severely detrimental to wildlife and the environment. But how precisely are animals’ lives impacted by this threat?
saving Earth’s rarest primate with artificial rope bridges
The Hainan gibbon is currently the most endangered species of primate in the world. Habitat connectivity is one of the many problems they are facing, so scientists stepped in to provide them a way to get from canopy to canopy.
researchers aim to learn more about koala survival after 2020 Australia bushfires
The 2020 Australian bushfires are regarded as some of the worst in recent history. Due to the tremendous losses, koalas may now face extinction as early as 2050. Still, scientists think they can learn from the devastation to ensure greater survivorship for koalas in future blazes.
chimpanzees exhibit greater behavioral diversity when living in more variable environments
Environmental pressures and conditions can deeply impact organisms’ evolutionary trajectory. Researchers are learning just how these impacts have driven chimp behavior and culture.
food waste found to be detrimental to ecosystems
North American ecosystems are being negatively impacted by a variety of anthropogenic pressures, one of which is our food.
mimicry in plants
Animals aren’t the only organisms capable of incredible evolutionary adaptations. Plants have developed multiple types of mimicry to protect themselves and reproduce.
new beginnings series: class mammalia
What classifies a mammal? Let’s take a deep dive into this final installment of the New Beginnings series and discover what primary traits distinguish mammals from all others in Kingdom Animalia.
microdosing cannabis: how to smoke while you study
Microdosing cannabis is a practice that can bring you the benefits of cannabis without the controversial psychoactive effects. If you’re looking to relax while you study, microdosing just might be the way to go. Here’s what you should know.
End of Month Hangout!
Join me for our very first End of Month Hangout! We’ll smoke together and chat about evolution!
Intro to Ecology Pt. 3: Animal Interactions Beyond Prey-Predator Dynamics
There are all sorts of relationships that wild animals experience. Some are negative, some are positive – some have hardly any effect at all! Here are some fundamental examples of the many ecological dynamics that bring animals together in the natural world.
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