By Sarah G Latario Have you ever wondered why men bald differently than women? While hair loss does not exclusively affect people with an X and Y chromosome, male pattern baldness, also known as androgenetic alopecia (AA), affects over 50% of men by age 50. The characteristic pattern of hair loss associated with AA begins … Continue reading What Happened to Grandpa’s Hair: An Explanation of Male Pattern Hair Loss
Month: April 2024
Quantum Dots: The Discovery of the Chromatic Spectrum
By Hannah Johnson Figure 1: Quantum dots ranging between 2-10nm emitting different colored light. [1] Quantum dots (QDs) have been extensively studied over the last thirty years and found applicable in many ways, such as in medical imaging, solar cells, drug delivery, and even in QLED screens which have been in production since 2015 and … Continue reading Quantum Dots: The Discovery of the Chromatic Spectrum
I Can’t Believe It Was Actually Snake Oil
By Rachel Kang Introduction During the nineteenth century, options for entertainment were limited. Many rural-dwelling people did not have the time or money to regularly go to town for fun. However, every so often, a wagon would traverse through mountains, forests, and bogs to reach these small towns. Children would shout in excitement; adults would … Continue reading I Can’t Believe It Was Actually Snake Oil
Lions Talk Science 