Comfort shows are comforting for a reason

By Elizabeth Talaga | Oct. 8

 What is the science behind comfort shows? 

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Simple Science: Earth welcomes a second, tinier moon

By Alexandra Hopkins | Oct. 1

2024 PT5, better known as the “mini-moon,” arrived in Earth’s orbit yesterday for its two-month visit.

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Simple Science: Weathering the social media storm

By Alexandra Hopkins | Sep. 17

 How does weather affect the climate of social media?  

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Simple Science: The science behind homesickness

By Alexandra Hopkins | Sep. 10

Find out where homesickness stems from and ways to overcome it.

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Simple Science: What's the psychology behind buying concert tickets?

By Alexandra Hopkins | Sep. 4

Weighing the stress of purchasing live concert tickets online and the experience is an integral part of today's live music experience.

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Simple Science: NASA astronaut situation reflects media tropes

By Alexandra Hopkins | Aug. 29

 This week in science we discuss the astronauts stuck on the International Space Station and how the “stranded in space” science fiction trope reflects the situation.  

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Simple Science: Celebrating Earth Day 2024

By Alexandra Hopkins | Apr. 21

This week in science we discuss the history of Earth Day and the important role college students play in saving our planet.

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Simple Science: Taylor Swift fuels carbon footprint discussion

By Alexandra Hopkins | Feb. 8

This week in science we discuss Taylor Swift's private jet usage and the environmental dangers of carbon emissions.