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Brainz: Return of the Zombie Amoeba! 

Could microscopic zombies be lurking in a puddle near you? Meet Naegleria fowleri, the water-dwelling amoeba that can crawl up an unsuspecting swimmer’s nose before chowing down on his brain. Amoebae might sound like science fiction creations, but in fact they are common single-celled organisms, found in soil and water Read more…

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By Amelia J. Thompson, 7 years5 years ago
Two hands used to make a heart shape, in front of the Sun
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A few things you didn’t know about hearts

As the most glorified pump in existence, there is a special place in everyone’s chest for the heart. Never stopping until you shuffle off this mortal coil, in that time yours will beat about two and a half billion times and pump enough blood to fill several oil tankers. The Read more…

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By Guy Lewy, 7 years5 years ago
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Perceptions of physics

Perceptions of physics What do people of think of when they hear the word “physics”?  When I tell people that that’s I study, responses vary from “I don’t like physics, it’s too hard” to nervous laughter and backing away.  I think the perception of physics as hard (which it is, Read more…

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By Jasmin Chana, 7 years6 years ago
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Brains wired on physics

Building a working brain depends on complex interactions between nerve cells and their environment. Now, cutting-edge tools from both biology and physics are helping us understand how physical factors shape brain development. How do you grow a brain? We need to ask this question to understand how our brains work Read more…

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By Amelia J. Thompson, 7 years6 years ago
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