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Chesapeake Bay Dead Zones: Causes, Impacts, and Solutions

August 25, 2025 · 5 min read

A few years ago, I got into ultra-low-budget found footage movies. You know the convention. Someone is recording while a disaster or horror is unfolding.  Think Blair Witch.  This article, coincidentally, also takes place in Maryland. So, imagine that a small town on the Chesapeake Bay’s eastern shore is plagued by mutant parasites, turning the […]

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Biology

Chesapeake Bay Dead Zones: Causes, Impacts, and Solutions

A few years ago, I got into ultra-low-budget found footage movies. You know the convention. Someone is recording while a disaster or horror is unfolding.  Think Blair Witch.  This article, coincidentally, also takes place in Maryland. So, imagine that a small town on the Chesapeake Bay’s eastern shore is plagued by mutant parasites, turning the […]

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Chemistry

Chemtrails: Contrails, Conspiracies, and the Evidence

On a clear afternoon over rural America, a grid of white vapor lines crisscrosses the blue sky. To most observers, these wispy trails are simply jet contrails – long clouds of ice crystals formed by aircraft at high altitudes. But to a vocal minority, those lines carry a far more ominous significance. In online forums […]

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Chemistry

Freshwater vs Saltwater: A Tale of Two Waters

I just spent a week at the beach staring at the ocean and really starting to think: Why is a sip from the ocean a terrible idea, while lake water (if clean) is okay? In this post, we’ll dive (pun intended) into what sets freshwater and saltwater apart, why the Earth has both types, how […]

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AI

When Research Stalls at the Finish Line

We are living in a golden age of data and discovery (though I confess it sometimes doesn’t feel like that). Biomedical science, public health research, and behavioral data are being produced at unprecedented rates. But with this explosion of information comes a growing gap: while knowledge increases, our ability to translate it into practice struggles […]

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News

Next Week in Science, September 5, 2025

Not the greatest week in the public health sphere. If you want to dig more into the debate of what “Gold Standard Science” is, hop over to our sister site, This Week in Public Health. \ Here’s what’s rising in the science research. And some news to either tide you over or enrage you. Back to […]

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Psychology

The Strange Power of Saying “I’m Not Sure”

Think about the last time you had to make a big decision. Perhaps it was buying a house, switching jobs, or deciding between two retirement plans. Chances are, you didn’t feel 100% confident in either option. You probably leaned one way, hesitated, then went back and forth before settling. Now, imagine teaching a computer not […]

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Astronomy

Warped Planetary Nurseries: A New Perspective on Planet Formation

Astronomers have revealed that the vast discs of gas and dust, known as protoplanetary discs, where planets traditionally form, are not as flat and serene as previously thought. Instead, these discs often present warps and tilts, which add more complexity to the understanding of planet formation. Understanding Protoplanetary Discs Protoplanetary discs have long been regarded […]

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Psychology

Why Hundreds Gather Each Year to Celebrate a Flat Earth

Picture this: You walk into a hotel ballroom. Strobe lights flash. Music blasts. A crowd cheers as a man in a cowboy hat strums a guitar, belting out an anthem with the chorus: “Space is fake.” This isn’t parody. It’s the opening act of the Flat Earth International Conference, where hundreds of people have gathered […]

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Astronomy

Canada’s First Lunar Rover

Canada’s first lunar rover, a marvel of technology and ambition, is set to explore the Moon’s south pole in a mission that could revolutionize our understanding of lunar resources. Mission Overview The Canadian Space Agency’s groundbreaking mission aims to pioneer the search for water ice on the Moon. Recent studies suggest that water, crucial for […]

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Biology

The Mediterranean Diet and Type 2 Diabetes: A Solution?

In the ongoing fight against type 2 diabetes, dietary interventions are often a first line of treatment. One diet that stands out is the Mediterranean diet, which is known not only for its health benefits but also for its rich cultural heritage. Recent studies have indicated that this diet may play a significant role in […]

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Biology

Chimpanzees Caught Using Insects as First-Aid

Picture this: deep in Uganda’s Kibale National Park, a young chimp named Damien gets a nasty gash on his calf. Instead of just licking the wound or ignoring it, he grabs a flying insect, presses it against the cut, and carefully rubs it across the open skin. A few moments later, his sister joins in, […]

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Society

Can Science Redevelop Gaza? A Critical Look at the GREAT Trust Proposal

When wars end, the hardest part often comes after: rebuilding lives, homes, and ecosystems shattered by violence. A new proposal, reported by The Washington Post, the Gaza Reconstitution, Economic Acceleration and Transformation (GREAT) Trust, lays out an ambitious vision for Gaza: $70–100 billion in investments, “AI-powered smart cities,” and even a Riviera of artificial islands. On […]

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