McKenzie Mullis
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The World’s Deadliest Animal
When people hear “deadliest animal,” they usually picture sharks, lions, or snakes. Something big. Something with teeth. But the truth is far more unsettling. The world’s deadliest animal is tiny, fragile-looking, and often dismissed as a nuisance: the mosquito. Despite… Continue reading
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The Life of a Bridgerton
Dearest Gentle Reader, It is the author’s greatest delight to welcome you into another season, not of courtship and whispered scandals, but of coughs, cures, and curious medical convictions. While the ton may sparkle beneath chandeliers and silk gloves, let… Continue reading
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Archaeology in Real Life: No Whips, No Treasure, Just Science
By Anna Chitwood, Archaeologist Editor’s Note: The following piece is written in the voice of archaeologist Anna Chitwood. Her firsthand experiences working in Cultural Resource Management offer a realistic look at what archaeology looks like outside of movies and pop… Continue reading
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A Brief History of Public Health: John Snow
While Jon Snow knew nothing, John Snow knew exactly where to look. On a cold night in Soho, London, folks were falling sick to cholera. There was no stopping the illness. Everyone was scared they would be next. It was… Continue reading
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You’ve Got mRNA 📬
While Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks have nothing to do with mRNA, mRNA has everything to do with how your body sends mail. Long before it was politicized, debated, or turned into a household acronym, mRNA was simply doing its… Continue reading
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Defenders of the Body: The Immune System
Your immune system is one of the most impressive security systems on the planet. It works 24/7, never clocks out, and protects you from an invisible world of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites that would love to use your body… Continue reading
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A Brief History of Vaccines: Polio
On a hot summer day in the 1940s, parents across the United States shared the same quiet fear. Swimming pools closed. Movie theaters emptied. Children were kept indoors, not because of storms or war, but because of an invisible enemy… Continue reading
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A Brief History of Public Health: Handwashing
Today, handwashing is one of the most basic rules of medicine. Posters line hospital walls. Doctors scrub in before surgery. Medical students are trained from day one: clean hands save lives. Continue reading
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A Brief History of Public Health: Germ Theory
Imagine living in a world where no one knows why people get sick. Hospitals are dangerous places. Surgery is often a last resort, not because the operation itself is impossible, but because infection is almost expected. Epidemics sweep through cities,… Continue reading
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How to Spot Science Misinformation (Even If You’re Not a Scientist)
Science misinformation is everywhere, especially on social media. One dramatic video claiming “This common food causes cancer!” can make anyone panic for a moment. That’s because misinformation is designed to grab your attention before you have time to think. The… Continue reading
Think Like a Scientist 