Philosophy of Science 101: An Introduction
The Philosophy of Science 101 series explores the heuristic approach of philosophy to science, beginning with an introduction to the field.
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Camille Rebouillat-Sarti
- Nov 28
- 10 min
Physics of the Senses 101: Magnetoreception or a Sense without a Receptor?
Magnetoreception is a puzzling sense that humans and many species share. Recent studies have tried to uncover its still unclear mechanisms.
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Övünç Koşar
- Oct 25
- 9 min
The Riddle of The Time
Does time exist? What is time? How does it work? This essay brings forth different philosophical approaches to time.
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Taylor Pace
- Oct 24
- 7 min
Why Different Generations Think Differently
The article addresses the discussion on generational differences, illustrating Mannheim's theory of the sociological problem of generations.
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Camille Rebouillat-Sarti
- Oct 2
- 9 min
Physics of the Senses 101: Haptic Perception or Touch
Haptic perception may be the most complex sense, gathering stimuli across the entire body. Only a few animals are hypersensitive to touch.
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Camille Rebouillat-Sarti
- Sep 26
- 5 min
Gene Sequencing and its Medical Applications
Gene sequencing has become indispensable in many areas of biology, and is currently showing great promises, especially in the medical field.
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Camille Rebouillat-Sarti
- Sep 18
- 8 min
Physics of the Senses 101: Auditory Perception or Hearing
Hearing is a fascinating, yet understudied sense, achieved through very complex biophysical processes from which remarkable abilities ensue.
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Erica Littman
- Sep 11
- 6 min
The Human Immune System 101: The Underactive Immune System
Immunodeficiencies can be deadly and devastating to deal with. As the immune system fails, one is at risk for opportunistic infections.
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Camille Rebouillat-Sarti
- Sep 11
- 9 min
MI5 and Atomic Scientists (1945-1958): the Case of Patrick Blackett
This article examines the MI5's assessments of Patrick Blackett, eminent yet controversial atomic scientist, in the early Cold War context.
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Erica Littman
- Sep 6
- 6 min
What Caused the Chernobyl Disaster?
Since its advent, nuclear power has been a contentious topic due to its duplicitous nature. It is a zero-emissions clean energy source...
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Camille Rebouillat-Sarti
- Sep 5
- 9 min
Physics of the Senses 101 - Visual Perception or Sight
Sight is a complex sense achieved through an array of biophysical processes, which sometimes grant certain species uncanny visual abilities.
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Marcelina Marcjoniak
- Aug 29
- 5 min
Anthropocene: The Unofficial Epoch
Humanity has reached a point where virtually every living person has experienced or at least has heard about the Climate Crisis. The...
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Erica Littman
- Aug 17
- 5 min
The Central Dogma of Molecular Biology
The central dogma of molecular biology dictates that the flow of genetic information goes from DNA to RNA to proteins.
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Erica Littman
- Jul 31
- 5 min
The Human Immune System 101: Bacterial & Viral Defenses Against the Immune System
Viruses and bacteria have evolved mechanisms for fighting back against the immune system.
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Erica Littman
- Jul 25
- 4 min
Ocean Acidification and How it Impacts the World
Ocean acidification, due to high levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide, threatens marine ecosystems.
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Erica Littman
- Jun 16
- 8 min
CRISPR-Cas9: The Future of Genome Editing
The discovery of CRISPR/Cas9 has allowed scientists to advance the field of gene editing exponentially, with ethical concerns lurking too.
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Erica Littman
- Jun 12
- 7 min
The Immune System 101: Innate Immunity
The innate immune system is a broad and fast-acting arm of the immune system that relies on white blood cells and humoral components.
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Camille Borrelly
- May 23
- 5 min
Ears to Connect with the World
This article will explore the function and structure of the human ears in an attempt to emphasise the value of this precious tool.
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Irina Berdzenishvili
- Mar 13
- 6 min
Personal Identity 101: Future of Personal Identity: Flying Cars and Smiling Android
Foreword Personal identity 101 was designed as an independent series of articles around the topic of identity and self. It joins various...
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James Duggan
- Mar 5
- 8 min
Inflation: A Necessary Evil?
Inflation - or a general rise in the price of goods and services - is the subject of much public irritation, but is it justified?
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