Alexis PortlockA Drop in Blood and the History of its RiseThe hidden ways the pandemic has affected health care.Dec 25, 2021Dec 25, 2021
Alexis PortlockSpace ElevatorsOuter space has always been a topic of fascination to scientists and the public alike, with a common dream amongst kids to one day become…Dec 7, 2021Dec 7, 2021
Alexis PortlockWhy We Need “No Littering” Signs in SpaceEarly in the brisk Monday morning, Russia tested a technology that would ignite contention across the globe. They used a powerful ground…Nov 17, 2021Nov 17, 2021
Alexis PortlockSquid Sensations: the Power of PainListen to my podcast on squids and how their fight-or-flight sensation is directly related to their sense of pain- and how it may impact…Nov 16, 2021Nov 16, 2021
Alexis PortlockThe Health Care Hiccup from COVID 19The COVID-19 pandemic has placed an increased strain on the healthcare system with the rise in hospitalizations to treat the disease. This…Nov 10, 2021Nov 10, 2021
Alexis PortlockNormal Sea Shell or Ancient Instrument?Recently, scientists at the Maison des Sciences de l’Homme Toulouse are breathing new life into a strange instrument: an 18,000-year-old…Nov 10, 20211Nov 10, 20211
Alexis PortlockTalking Dogs: Science Fiction or Current Reality“Mom, Love you.” Bunny, the famous talking dog on Tik Tok, has taken the world by storm. Can dogs talk to humans? Do they know what we’re…Nov 10, 2021Nov 10, 2021
Alexis PortlockYoung People at Risk for ObesityNew study shows young age is a greater risk factor for developing obesity than race or sex.Nov 9, 2021Nov 9, 2021
Alexis PortlockHumingbirds Smell to Find Safe FlowersHummingbirds use scent to avoid flowers with defensive insects.Nov 9, 2021Nov 9, 2021
Alexis PortlockMedical Cannabis for Autism Spectrum Disorder“Medical marijuana” is a hotly debated topic. Excuse for drug addiction, or a natural tool to ease certain conditions? While studies are…Nov 6, 2021Nov 6, 2021