We usually associate crying with those who are vulnerable or those who are too helpless to help themselves. Babies and small children, who are notorious for bursting straight into tears whenever they are presented with any sort of upsetting situation,…
Languages can all be connected to one another utilizing a “tree” as a visual representation. From here, we can see how the Romance languages, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, and Catalan, as well as other minor ones, stem from the same…
Ryan is a junior at Northwood High School. Through InterSTEM, he hopes to spread his passion for STEM to less fortunate communities and create a platform where similarly-minded students can interact across the world. Ryan is most interested in mathematics…
Uncovering the low demand for monoclonal antibody treatments for COVID-19 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has recently authorized the use of monoclonal antibodies (y-shaped protein depicted in the image) for COVID-19. (Dr_Microbe / iStock / Getty Images Plus) With…
Robots have already greatly benefitted countless industries, such as automation, and can potentially be applied to many more. Popular culture has long warned humankind that robots will soon take over. From Pixar movie “WALL-E” to the science-fiction book “Humans, Bow…
The causes, symptoms and treatment for social anxiety This illustration shows the different ways someone might develop social anxiety disorder. Many people are shy when it comes to social situations. They might feel hesitant to meet new people and feel…
Oxytocin is commonly referred to as the ‘love hormone’ because it is released when we engage in activities that stimulate attraction. This image presents the molecular structure of oxytocin. (AmbioPharm) The sky is painted a dark blue with small specks…
The benefits of retrieval through testing Students begin to write their responses to test questions in a classroom setting. In the United States, assessments at school often trigger stress, anxiety and fear within students. Parents and teachers have also been…