PinnedPublished inAbout Me StoriesAbout Me — Katrina PaulsonFollowing life’s curious adventures through writingJan 1, 202127Jan 1, 202127
Never Before Seen Ecosystem is Revealed After Giant Iceberg Broke Off the Antarctic PeninsulaAnd the international team of researchers investigating the 209-square-mile swath of seabed were shocked by what they saw.2d ago22d ago2
New Discovery Inside Cells May Provide Key to LifeOnce scientists noticed strange blob-like features inside a cell for the first time, they started seeing them everywhere.5d ago65d ago6
Scientists Discover New Function of Cells in Our Immune SystemScientists knew about the proteasome, but they didn’t know they could do this.Apr 94Apr 94
Consuming Our Plastic Problem, LiterallyExperts are developing edible microbes as a human food source, specifically ones that consume plastic.Apr 62Apr 62
Microplastics May Not Be Harmless After AllA new study discovered microplastics can block blood vessels in the brains of mice, which doesn’t bode well for humans.Apr 24Apr 24
Modern Laser Technology Allows Scientists to See Tattoos on Ancient Mummies in Immaculate DetailThanks to LSF, we know the mysterious Chancay people of Peru were highly skilled tattoo artists who rival modern methods todayMar 29Mar 29
Researchers Investigated Environmental and Genetic Factors that Influence Our Longevity the MostAfter analyzing over 150 factors, it seems our environment and lifestyles hold the most sway over our health, most of the time.Mar 245Mar 245
Mice Join the List of Animals that Provide First Aid to Injured or Unconscious CompanionsWhen placed in a cage with an unresponsive companion, mice will attempt to wake them, going so far as unblocking their airway.Mar 191Mar 191
It Seems the Eruption of Mt Vesuvius Turned A Man’s Brain into GlassThe discovery stunned archeologists who wondered how such a thing was possibleMar 152Mar 152