From terrifying turnips to Picasso on pumpkins
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In North America, it is not unusual to see porches and doorsteps decorated with carved pumpkins, also known as jack-o’-lanterns, as Halloween approaches. However, with a background in anthropology, I am trained to see...
Technology is a lifeline
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About a week ago, my laptop stopped charging. As a digital notetaker with a job in journalism, I knew I needed it fixed as soon as possible. I went to a place recommended by...
Tiny magnets mimic brain cells for computers
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Recent research at the U of M explores how nano-magnets can simulate neural networks, potentially transforming computer efficiency and reducing energy consumption.
Robert Stamps is a professor and head of the department of physics and...
The brain, the placenta and cells that birth other cells
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Lei Xing had always been fascinated by the human brain.
Initially, his desire to understand the inner workings of the brain led him to medical school to become a medical doctor. When he ultimately changed...
Arctic freshwater impacts carbon exchange
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As the Arctic warms at an unprecedented rate, it is important to understand how increased freshwater influx impacts the carbon dioxide exchange between the ocean and climate.
Kristina Brown is an assistant professor of environment and...
A downtown wish: True revitalization
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I remember going to see a movie at Portage Place with my grandma. Before we left, she handed me a penny to toss into the mall’s iconic fountain. I do not remember what I wished for,...
One month down, three to go
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At the beginning of October, I read an article on the Harvard Summer School blog about celebrating small wins. It details the importance of acknowledging success in its minor steps. It also highlights how...
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