
Why We Die
Image Courtesy of PxHere. For many of us, the idea of dying evokes so much fear that we would rather approach it with denial—to view
Image Courtesy of PxHere. For many of us, the idea of dying evokes so much fear that we would rather approach it with denial—to view
Image Courtesy of Flickr. Some fungi show up in our diets, while others are capable killers, possessing the potential to wipe out entire species. The
Art Courtesy of Madeleine Popofsky. In today’s sustainability-driven world, resource recovery—the extraction of valuable materials from waste—has become increasingly important. Certain metals, including cobalt, nickel,
Art Courtesy of Hannah Dirsa. Measles was first introduced to Fiji in 1875. It died out only six months after its debut. The introduction of
Art Courtesy of Alondra Moreno Santana. In the depths of the midnight zone, where sunlight fails to penetrate and water pressure exceeds extremes, anglerfish have
Art Courtesy of Luna Aguilar. Blink, and you’ll miss it—scientists at the STAR Collaboration, an international effort, are smashing metal ions together at nearly the
Art Courtesy of Lynn Dai. Sometimes, our immune cells stage a mutiny, turning their defensive weapons against the body they’re meant to protect. This betrayal
Image courtesy of Jordan Peccia. Microbes are everywhere these days. Our understanding of microbial communities’ prevalence and function has expanded tremendously since the humble beginnings
Image Courtesy of Yale Ancient Pharmacology program. Upon graduating from medical school, physicians often recite modern versions of the Hippocratic Oath, which famously contains the
Image Courtesy of Wikimedia. Access to clean drinking water may feel like a given in the United States, but a variety of contaminants lurk beneath
Image Courtesy of Flickr. Like all big discoveries, this one begins with a story. Carrie Lucas, an associate professor at the Yale School of Medicine,
Image Courtesy of Amy Boote. Sitting down for a meal at the dining hall may seem like an inconsequential part of every Yale student’s daily