When you pick up a handful of dirt, you probably don’t see much. But biologists see an entire world. A single tablespoon of soil from your backyard contains as many cells of bacteria as there are people living in North America. While we normally don’t pay much attention to the bacteria in soil, they play …
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Table of Contents What types of diseases are scientists working to cure? Scientists and doctors have been very successful at curing some of the world’s most serious medical conditions. We use vaccines and antibiotics to stop infections in their tracks. We use surgeries to transplant organs and perform life-saving procedures. And we use chemotherapy to …
How many times a day do you use a password? It’s probably more than you think. Did you read an email, check your social media, watch something on Netflix, or use money your parents got out of the ATM? Each of those used a password. With so many passwords out there, and more coming every …
Many people think snow is one of the best parts of winter. It gives us the chance to ski and sled, or even have the occasional snowball fight. But snow around the world can be a source of more than just fun – it can be the primary source of water. Think of mountain snowpacks …
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When Edward Jenner introduced the first vaccine for smallpox in 1798, the world changed dramatically. For the first time, humans had a reliable defense against a disease that claimed millions of lives each year. Within 200 years, smallpox was eradicated entirely. At the same time, vaccines nearly eliminated once devastating diseases like polio and measles. …
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Virtual reality probably brings to mind dreams of video games of the future. But virtual technology has world-changing potential. It can be applied to education, business, and almost any other field you can think of. With virtual technology, it’s now possible to dive deep into previously invisible worlds. Doctors and medical researchers have been quick …
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