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The Natural Philosopher
Dec 7, 20193 min read
2019: The Year Biodiversity - Actually - Died
By Olivia Baccellieri Reminders of global warming and our ever-changing environment surround us on a daily basis. Each year, global...
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The Natural Philosopher
Nov 5, 20195 min read
Nightmare in REM Sleep: How Stress Affects the Content of Our Dreams
By Katharine Santiago Have you ever wondered why you dream about falling into a never-ending hole, or about all of your teeth falling...
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The Natural Philosopher
Nov 2, 20193 min read
Rejuvenative Properties of ‘Young Blood’
By Corinne Atkinson Could vampirism reverse aging? While the thought of consuming blood, human blood, may be inconceivable outside the...
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The Natural Philosopher
Nov 2, 20193 min read
Trypophobia: Afraid or Disgusted?
By Charlotte Evans Everyone is scared of something, but few have a true phobia. The official diagnostic manual for mental disorders...
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The Natural Philosopher
Nov 2, 20194 min read
Placebos: Trick or Treat?
By Nellie Stidham Placebo: in Latin it means “I shall please.” In English, it is a greater medical phenomenon. The classic example of a...
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The Natural Philosopher
Nov 2, 20193 min read
Do You Know What Lurks Beneath Your Own Skin
By Emily Kaloudis It is impossible to know what is going on inside your body at any given time. This can be a scary prospect for many...
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The Natural Philosopher
Nov 2, 20194 min read
Next Gen Zombies and A New Breath of Life
By Toby Lanser The last decade has brought unprecedented strides in the life sciences and medicine, ranging from ultra-specific gene...
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The Natural Philosopher
Nov 2, 20193 min read
Rise of the Zombie Ants
By Jessica Crooker Of the many ghosts, ghouls, and goblins that have long haunted our collective consciousness, few have captured the...
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The Natural Philosopher
Nov 2, 20193 min read
Sleeping with Demons
By Marlena Tyldesley Across the world and throughout human history, people have experienced a condition known as sleep paralysis - where...
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The Natural Philosopher
Nov 2, 20193 min read
When PANDAS Escape the Zoo for Your Brain
By Olivia Baccellieri Strep throat - an illness so ubiquitous, most people have been diagnosed with it, or know someone who has suffered...
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The Natural Philosopher
Oct 21, 20193 min read
Swearing: Says Who?
By Maryann Makosiej We’ve all been there. One second you’re walking on your jolly way and the next? Cursing like a sailor over a stubbed...
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The Natural Philosopher
Oct 11, 20193 min read
Addicted - America’s Craving for Food
By Olivia Baccellieri After a particularly taxing day, what do you do? Do you open the door to your fridge in search of your favorite...
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The Natural Philosopher
Oct 11, 20193 min read
Burnout, Occupational Stress, and Sex
By Loret Haas-Hanser Penis. Vagina. Sex. Orgasm. Perfect; now that we got our 7th grade chuckles out of the way, let’s talk about sex....
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The Natural Philosopher
Oct 11, 20194 min read
Selfish or Self-care?
By Lindsay Aldrich If you have ever flown on an airplane, you may have heard this statement during a pre-flight safety demonstration: “If...
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The Natural Philosopher
Oct 11, 20195 min read
What Makes Some Vices Better Than Others? Exploring the Non-Addictive Properties of Hallucinogens
By Katharine Santiago With psychedelics becoming a popular topic of research in the past year or so, it feels fitting to answer some...
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The Natural Philosopher
Oct 11, 20193 min read
Gossip Girl? Not Just a Show, but a Social and Scientific Phenomenon
By Kayla Downs When you hear the word gossip, do visions of catty girls in middle and high school halls fill your head? You’re not alone,...
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The Natural Philosopher
Oct 11, 20195 min read
From Vices to Virtues: The Rise of Psychoactive Drugs in Neuropsychopharmacology
By Toby Lanser Seven years ago, Colorado and Washington became the first states to legalize the recreational consumption and cultivation...
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The Natural Philosopher
Oct 11, 20193 min read
Addictive Love
By Emily Kaloudis Unless you have just been dumped and find yourself sobbing into a pint of ice cream, love is usually considered a good...
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The Natural Philosopher
Oct 11, 20193 min read
Lying from The Crib: Surprising Silver Linings for an Age-old Human Flaw
By Cai McCann Tall tale, misrepresentation, fish story, distortion, falsehood, little white lie… Lies come in many different forms and...
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The Natural Philosopher
Oct 11, 20193 min read
So You’ve Got a Craving…for Dirt?
By Charlotte Evans My parents have a story of my brother eating dirt as a young child that never fails to make me laugh and make him...
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