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Why Did We Turn the EpiPen Into a Nasal Spray?

27 Aug 2026

I’ll bet that either you or someone you know carries an EpiPen. I’ll also bet that someone you know has avoided using their EpiPen despite the telltale signs of an anaphylactic reaction. I get it....

Tips on Becoming a Happy Camper

21 Aug 2026

Not all learning happens in the classroom. The year was 2024, and I was on a camping trip with some friends. Unfortunately for us, we had run out of firewood and needed to find more. Wanting to...

What Actually Helps With IUD Pain?

14 Aug 2026

This might be too much information, but this article began with me sitting on an examination table wondering whether I should ask my doctor for lidocaine for my upcoming intrauterine device (IUD)...

How Science Benefits From Your Feelings

7 Aug 2026

Ironically, during Montreal’s total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, I was in Madrid – one of the lucky cities in the path of totality for the total solar eclipse crossing the region on August 12th....

What Happens When We Don't Know Anything

31 Jul 2026

We live in the most information-saturated era in human history, and yet a growing number of people feel like the answers to their questions have never been farther away. We are drowning in content...

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

24 Jul 2026

Movie slumps are the worst. You know when you’re looking through the titles on your streaming services, but nothing sounds quite right? And as you continue to look with little success, you get...

Why do we Crave Junk Food During Stress?

17 Jul 2026

Have you ever noticed that during exams, deadlines, or stressful life events, a salad suddenly sounds much less appealing than a bag of chips or a chocolate bar? You're not imagining it. Chronic...

Why the World Cup Ball Matters More than You Think

10 Jul 2026

The origins of soccer can be traced back to 2nd century BC during the Han Dynasty, when the game cuju was played. Cuju, a sport resembling hacky sack, is cited by FIFA as the world’s first “kicking...

Sustainable Until Disposal

9 Jul 2026

Something I’ve noticed lately is that it has become nearly impossible to buy anything without being informed that it is somehow saving the Earth. Toothbrushes are sustainable. Laundry detergent is...

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