Are we an invasive species?
It seems not a single undergraduate discussion of invasive species can pass without some philosophically-inclined baby biologist pondering aloud, “You know… maybe humans are the invasive species.”
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It seems not a single undergraduate discussion of invasive species can pass without some philosophically-inclined baby biologist pondering aloud, “You know… maybe humans are the invasive species.”
Let me establish something right off the bat: I do not like parasites. I find them creepy and unsettling; thoughts of bot-flies and ticks haunt my dreams. Despite studying insects, I have staunchly avoided any classes that could put me in contact with something that wants to burrow under my skin. But, even if I would like to social distance from just about all parasites, I have to admit, some of them are kind of cool.
On Feb. 15, 2022, it was reported that a woman, an unnamed New Yorker, is now the third person to to potentially be cured of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which can lead to the fatal acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) if left untreated.
Sex is great. STDs, however … not so much. From itching and scratching to bumps and boils (oh my!) to lifelong illness, sexually transmitted infections can have a host of negative consequences. We don’t want to scare you — like we said, sex is great. We want you to be having great sex (if you want to, obvi), and the first step to that is safety.
Wetlands are unique, important and beautiful landscapes that often go overlooked and unappreciated. Wisconsin was once home to 10 million acres of wetlands, but in the past 200 years, we’ve destroyed 50% of our wetlands. Three-fourths of Wisconsin's wildlife species rely on wetlands for survival, including a variety of threatened and endangered species such as Hine’s emerald dragonfly, a charismatic little bug with bright green eyes and amber wings.
I wouldn’t say I’m a pyromaniac, but I identify as a “pyro enthusiast”. I like to be the one to build the bonfire, set off a firework or even just light a piece of paper on fire and watch as it burns away to ash. However, as we know from Avatar: the Last Airbender, fire gets a bad rap. Why is the fire nation the villain? Isn’t it just as natural as water, earth and air?
Generally in nutrition education, there is a focus on the macroscopic level: which foods are “good,” which are “bad” and how to build healthy eating habits. For some individuals, however, learning about specific components of food can be beneficial to improving health.
It’s been nearly two years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, and many of us are – understandably – tired of it. Month after month of restrictions, limitations and the various impacts of COVID have left people exhausted, and often apathetic.
Over break, many college students utilize their more open-ended schedules to “catch up on sleep.” It’s a common phrase not only on college campuses but everywhere in a society that prioritizes productivity— where packed schedules and running from place to place reign supreme over rest. People boast on social media about hustling and “the grind”, seemingly alluding to the notion that some prosperous future awaits those who work, work, work, with no play.
The pandemic has dragged on for nearly two years now, and we’ve seen a number of troubling developments, the most recent of which is the detection of a new variant of Sars-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID. Omicron has been designated as a "variant of concern" by the World Health Organization, and the first case in the United States was confirmed on Wednesday.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year … right? For students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and colleges across the country, this isn’t always the case. The beginning of the holiday season does not only usher in gift exchanges, holiday movie marathons and jamming out to Mariah Carrey’s, “All I Want For Christmas Is You” on repeat. “The most wonderful time of the year” also marks the beginning of the most dreaded time of the year: finals season.
You’ve heard about Dasher and Dancer, Prancer and Vixen, Comet and Cupid, Donner and Blitzen, but with Christmas on the way, now is the perfect time to learn about who exactly Santa’s little travel buddies really are.
“The way of the Three Sisters reminds me of one of the basic teachings of our people. The most important thing each of us can know is our unique gift and how to use it in the world. Individuality is cherished and nurtured, because, in order for the whole to flourish, each of us has to be strong in who we are and carry our gifts with conviction, so they can be shared with others.”
Unless you’ve been living under a rock — in which case, welcome — you’ve probably seen some supremely chill animals that look like coconut dogs come along your feed. This nonchalant lil’ dude is a capybara, Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris. Neat!
Witches, ghosts and ghouls of all kinds will be prowling the streets of Madison this Halloween in a celebration of spookiness. Whether you’re planning to dress as a fairy princess or spend the night watching horror movies, we can all expect to be spooked in one way or another. But what exactly is fear? When we feel that spike of terror, what’s happening to our bodies? Are humans the only ones that feel fear?
With midterm season finally here, creating a good study space is an essential part of your exam prep. While there are many different ways to create a productive and positive work environment, here are a few recommendations:
Spooky season, with all its accoutrements, is officially upon us. Carved pumpkins, skeletons, black cats … and bats. With their beady eyes, scissored fang-like teeth and nocturnal habits, it’s of little wonder that this mysterious creature has become associated with our most terror-inducing holiday.
Not sure if you want to go to medical school? Are you interested in both bioscience and social science and not sure which to pursue? Becoming a Global Health major could be the right move for you!
Unless you are a sentient worm reading the papers (in which case, please contact us for an interview), you have some bones. A whole skeleton’s worth, hopefully. At first glance, there’s a substantial difference between human skeletons and other skeletons — birds and bats have wings; stingrays have a terrifying bone fan. However, despite gross morphological differences, the basis of all vertebrate skeletons is actually the same.