Antibiotic Resistance and Bacterial Evolution
Picture it: A giant (like, seriously giant) tray full of bacteria. Billions and billions of bacteria just growing and spreading. A germaphobe's worst nightmare? Nah. These bacteria (like most [...]
Bonding in Ionic, Covalent, and Cluster Solids
Seen one solid, you've seen them all, right? Of course not. In fact, researchers recently developed a whole new type of solid that might be the key to future technologies, from clean energy to [...]
Evolution and Health: What is a Mismatch Disease?
What do aching knees, a sore back, diabetes, and poor eyesight have in common, besides being, well, common? You’ll find out in this lesson, but here’s a hint: it has something to do with evolution.
Evolution and E. coli: Natural Selection in a Constant Environment
Researchers have been tracking E.coli through 60,000 generations to answer a fundamental question: How does natural selection work in a constant, stable environment?
Mechanical Waves: Applications in Medicine
Researchers are making waves in an unlikely place: the human body. The reason? To detect and diagnose diseases.
Understanding Runaway Stars Using Newton’s Laws
Newton's laws don't only apply here on Earth. The most basic of physics principles are helping astronomers to understand strange phenomena lightyears away.
From Gene to Disease: Sickle Cell Anemia
Think that evolution always results in disadvantageous traits becoming less common in a population? Think again.
Electronegativity, Bonding, and Bioluminescence
Researchers, with a little help from fireflies, are developing new tools for studying cancer by applying their knowledge of electronegativity and bonding.
