Are We There Yet?

The world we live in may seem vast, but go a few million miles, and we become a pale blue dot, standing out against the blackness of space. The universe is constantly growing, at a rate of about 68 kilometers per second per Megaparsec (3.26 million light-years). Even traveling at the speed of light, you … Continue reading Are We There Yet?

The Disease Sweeping Nobel Prize Winners

The Nobel Prize is one of the most prestigious awards available to be won, given to the select few talented enough to revolutionize entire fields. It has been given to the likes of Maria Skłodowska-Curie and Albert Einstein, whose contributions were instrumental to understanding how the world works. Their impact has been seen everywhere, from science … Continue reading The Disease Sweeping Nobel Prize Winners

Pixelating Care Through A Screen

Connecting you to your VirtuCare meeting room… “Welcome Cian O’Malley. What purpose did you schedule your meeting with us today?” My new inspector, whose name was aptly Dr. Grim, peered through the records left by previous inspectors, which encompassed my medical data for my entire life. His glasses, covered with the residue of sleepless nights, … Continue reading Pixelating Care Through A Screen

Fur-assic Park Opening Soon?

Ian Malcolm put it perfectly: “Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should.” What did scientists do that’s getting all this attention? Why are they doing it in the first place? Original Dire Wolf Skeletal Replication Background The Aenocyon Dirus, or the dire wolf, … Continue reading Fur-assic Park Opening Soon?