If you’re local to Southern California, you’ve probably heard that there is a brief night or two every now and then when the ocean waves crashing on the sand seem to have a bright blue glow. If you haven’t seen this amazing phenomenon, maybe you’ve happened upon a glowing jellyfish at your local aquarium or […]
Category Archives: Science communication
August
01
Glued to Your Bed
posted by Donovan Cronkhite
As we know, sleep is essential for the proper functioning of our brain. Although sleep deprivation has never been found to be fatal in humans, a lack of sleep has been linked to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, as well as delirium and hallucinations (1). This is why a lot of research delves into how […]
July
18
Operation PTSD
posted by Donovan Cronkhite
The full-scale invasion of Ukraine that started in 2021 has had devastating impacts on the daily lives of those in Ukraine, and this includes a dramatic increase in those suffering from PTSD in this war-torn country. Although 2021 was not the beginning of the tensions between Russia and Ukraine (1), as the war rages on, […]
June
20
When Illusions Help
posted by Donovan Cronkhite
What can pushing the limits of reality do for you? There has been a lot of interest recently in using the mind-altering properties of a class of drugs known as psychedelics in the treatment of many psychiatric and neurological disorders. Currently, psychedelics are being explored as a novel treatment for depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, […]
October
12
Ten Years in the Making
posted by Donovan Cronkhite
10 years ago, I was in a medically induced coma. On life support, my life rested in the hands of the incredible staff at Rady Children’s Hospital, San Diego (RCHSD). On October 8th, 2013, I suffered a severe traumatic brain injury due to a suicide attempt: I had jumped 3 stories from the parking garage […]
September
30
What Does Music Have to Do with Gender, Anyway?
posted by Donovan Cronkhite
There has been a lot of debate regarding gender stereotypes in music, but is there actually any inherent quality of music that makes it gendered?
January
26
Striking and Totally Unexpected
posted by Donovan Cronkhite
If you would like to learn a little more about how epilepsy affects memory and more about my personal accounts, one of my previous articles, Shaken Memory, also talks about thes things. I consider this current article a revision, however, since I have learned a bit more about my condition. When Brenda Milner and William […]
May
27
How to Write a Scientific Paper
posted by Nicole Mlynaryk
Most people learn how to write a scientific paper or proposal through trial and error. This guide hopes to make that process easier.
March
18
Join Dennis Eckmeier on an expedition from neuroscience to science communication
posted by Ariane Pessentheiner
Today I invite you to join me on an expedition with Dr. Dennis Eckmeier through the academic jungle to the realms of science communication. You will learn about the courtship calls of Chinese fire-bellied toads, a blowfly flight simulator, the vision of zebra finches (yes, finches, not fish!), and how the memory of smell might […]
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