Study links starchy vegetables with weight gain
Most know sugary, refined foods are foes of a healthy waistline as we age, but potatoes? Researcher explains how findings differ from dietary guidelines.
Anna Lamb
• harvard
Nov. 7, 2023 • ~4 min
Nov. 7, 2023 • ~4 min
Comets 101 − everything you need to know about the snow cones of space
There’s a flurry of excitement every time a comet comes into view from Earth. But what are these celestial objects, and where do they come from?
Shannon Schmoll, Director of the Abrams Planetarium, Michigan State University •
conversation
Oct. 11, 2023 • ~8 min
Oct. 11, 2023 • ~8 min
Skin cancer screening guidelines can seem confusing – three skin cancer researchers explain when to consider getting checked
Widespread screening for skin cancer may not be necessary, but it is important to understand the risks behind UV overexposure and to get checked early if you have concerns.
Tamara Terzian, Assistant Professor of Dermatology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
• conversation
Aug. 11, 2023 • ~11 min
Aug. 11, 2023 • ~11 min
May 5, 2023, lunar eclipse will be a subtle show of astronomical wonder
Not all lunar eclipses are alike. An astronomer explains the science behind the slight dimming of the Moon on May 5, 2023.
Shannon Schmoll, Director of the Abrams Planetarium, Michigan State University
• conversation
May 3, 2023 • ~6 min
May 3, 2023 • ~6 min
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