The Natural Philosopher Apr 112 minThe City of LightsBy Emily Mynar To much of the world, Paris is seen as the center of European culture. The city is the world’s top tourist destination,...
The Natural Philosopher Apr 113 minSynesthesia: Differences in How We Experience The WorldBy Anna Riordan Have you ever wanted to experience the weird, wonderful sensation of synesthesia? Synesthesia is a condition where...
The Natural Philosopher Oct 9, 20212 min#TheDressBy Maryann Makosiej Circa 2015, the image of a black and blue (or perhaps gold and white?) dress went viral on the Internet. Talk shows,...
The Natural Philosopher Oct 9, 20212 minCan Color Influence Pain?By Morgan Guthrie Have you ever wondered if color affects pain perception? As it turns out, there are certain colors that elicit changes...
The Natural Philosopher Apr 4, 20213 minThe Fine Line of AddictionBy Katharine Santiago The use of drugs and alcohol in college is seen as a normal part of the experience, but a lot of times the line...
The Natural Philosopher Apr 4, 20214 miniPencil or Graphite Pencil?By Alex Hepp The Apple iPad and iPencil make it possible to have access to an online platform while still being able to take handwritten...
The Natural Philosopher Apr 4, 20212 minGo Outside! Right Now!By Kayla Downs The outdoors have become of renewed interest during the COVID-19 pandemic. There is no shortage of literature and data...
The Natural Philosopher Mar 8, 20213 minThe Art of Data VisualizationArt by Jake Upton By Kayla Downs Graphs and other figures are critical to understanding complex scientific concepts, trends, and data....
The Natural Philosopher Feb 4, 20213 minHoly...Toast? Why People See Jesus In Their ToastBy Katharine Santiago We have all heard about people seeing faces in toast, whether the story comes from a friend or a TV show, it is...
The Natural Philosopher Nov 8, 20205 minProsopagnosia and Capgras SyndromeBy Claire Deckers Imagine looking in the mirror and not recognizing the face looking back at you, or trying to find a close friend, but...
The Natural Philosopher Nov 8, 20203 minThe Sleeping Beauty Syndromeby Marlena Tyldesley My junior year of high school, I got the flu. I was sick for about a week and then began to feel abnormally sleepy,...
The Natural Philosopher Oct 11, 20203 minDNA & DrugsBy Katharine Santiago Every individual differs in terms of their genetic make-up. This has consequences in many areas of study, but it...
The Natural Philosopher Feb 29, 20203 minTripping Into Sobriety: How Microdosing Can Help AddictionBy Olivia Baccellieri In recent years, North America has faced a significant drug epidemic. Opiates have flooded various populations...
The Natural Philosopher Apr 14, 20194 minWe’ve Been Thinking About Emotions All Wrong By Loret Haas-Hanser Emotions are complex aspects of the human psyche. On your wedding day, you’ll feel happy and in love; when you fail...
The Natural Philosopher Mar 24, 20193 minThe Gender Gap in Science, and the Falsehoods that Keep it Around By Nick Fontaine Think of a stereotypical mathematician or engineer: it’s probably a man right? This isn’t a bad assumption, as the...
The Natural Philosopher Mar 24, 20194 minA Controversial Stance: Power Posing Critiques and ApplicationsBy Rory Decker “Don’t fake it till you make it — fake it till you become it.” - Amy Cuddy There are countless ways you can trick yourself...
The Natural Philosopher Dec 8, 20184 minFrom Mouse to Man to "Me Too": Bringing Science and Social Justice Together By Rory Decker From Mouse to Man to "Me Too": Bringing Science and Social Justice Together Neuroscience is a very exciting field in the...
The Natural Philosopher Dec 8, 20183 minOn the Horizon of Ending Alzheimer's By Olivia Baccellieri The frontiers of medicine and research can reach far and wide in the quest for innovation. Journeys of discovery...
The Natural Philosopher Nov 10, 20183 minFood for Thought: Neural Connectivity Changes and Food Addiction By Toby Lanser Addiction has long been thought of as a behavioral flaw that can be curbed and controlled. Over the years, however,...
The Natural Philosopher Nov 10, 20183 minLiving in a Food WastelandBy Olivia Baccellieri The term ‘desert’ has a nearly universal connotation. It is dry, bereft of most life, and desolate. Tumbleweeds...