The knee, one of the major joints of the body, powers athletes in their endeavors; it is made up of three bones (the femur, tibia, and fibula), which are scaffolded by a milieu of muscles and ligaments. Injuries most often occur on this scaffolding. A particularly devastating injury is the tear or partial tear of […]
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Chemistry and Biochemistry
Venom As Medicine: Novel Pathways for Dravet Syndrome Treatment Using Modulatory Peptides from Scorpion Venom
Dravet Syndrome (DS) is a form of pediatric epilepsy that produces prolonged seizures that cannot be prevented or stopped by available medications (Dravet Syndrome Foundation 2025). These seizures cause a wide range of severe health effects, ranging from cognitive impairment to infection and premature death (Dravet Syndrome Foundation 2025). Dravet syndrome is a disease that […]
Computer Science and Tech
AI for Language and Cultural Preservation
AI for Language and Cultural Preservation Abstract Nearly half of the world’s languages face extinction, threatening irreplaceable knowledge and cultural connections. This paper examines how artificial intelligence can support endangered language documentation and revitalization when guided by community priorities. Through case studies, from Hawaiian speech recognition to Cherokee learning platforms, the paper identifies both opportunities […]
Environmental Science
Cause of Sea Star Wasting Disease Epidemic Linked to Common Bacteria
Since its emergence in 2013, sea star wasting disease (SSWD) has quickly spread along the west coast of North America, infecting dozens of sea star species from Mexico to Alaska and upending marine ecosystems. A variety of causes of SSWD have been proposed over the past decade, but no clear cause has been isolated for […]
Math and Physics
Pumping Without Pedaling: How Corners Turn Timing into Speed
Watch a skilled rider enter a berm: they arrive tall, compress as the turn loads up, and rise on exit – no pedaling, yet they launch out faster. This isn’t magic; it’s timing that lets the ground do positive work on you. This reciprocal motion between the bike and the rider is called pumping, evident […]
Psychology and Neuroscience
Venom As Medicine: Novel Pathways for Dravet Syndrome Treatment Using Modulatory Peptides from Scorpion Venom
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Daniel Kang in the Spotlight
When Distraction Helps: Music as a Tool for Focus in ADHD Cases
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a developmental disorder that is characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. This is one of the most common learning disorders diagnosed in children. ADHD not only takes a toll on an … Read Full Article about When Distraction Helps: Music as a Tool for Focus in ADHD Cases
Timing Matters: How the menstrual cycle influences ACL injury in Female athletes
The knee, one of the major joints of the body, powers athletes in their endeavors; it is made up of three bones (the femur, tibia, and fibula), which are scaffolded by a milieu of muscles and ligaments. Injuries most often occur on this scaffolding. A … Read Full Article about Timing Matters: How the menstrual cycle influences ACL injury in Female athletes
The Science of When You Exercise
People often think the most important aspect of how exercise affects your overall health is how hard you work, how much weight you can lift, or how far you can run. However, two recent studies have uncovered another factor that might be just as important for … Read Full Article about The Science of When You Exercise