DNA double helix in blue
Written by: 
Tazeen Ulhaque
Most people have just one set of DNA throughout their body. But what happens to humans who are born with two sets?
crossed out silhouette of a pregnant woman reading "no alcohol"
Written by: 
Logan Hunt
Have you ever noticed that most people do not drink alcohol while pregnant? Let’s learn about why doing that is so important.
Mosquito life cycle - image is of a mosquito laying eggs on water
Written by: 
Brook Jensen and Sergio Serrato-Arroyo
Mosquitoes are more than just a bother - in many cases, they can be dangerous. Arm yourself against mosquitoes with knowledge of their life cycle, the diseases they carry, and how you can fight them.
An illustration of gloved hands holding a petri dish where cells are being grown
Written by: 
Sunaina Rao
Growing cells outside our bodies in tiny plastic dishes might seem a bit complex. But scientists have been doing this for many years now. It has opened our eyes to the bustling life inside our tiny cells and has led to some life-saving technologies.
An illustration of a walrus and gulls
Written by: 
Emma Goethe, Cecilia Knaggs and Leah Shaffer
The Arctic is changing faster than many other ecosystems. This habitat is in danger, as are the animals that live there, and the peoples whose lives have always depended on the lands and food webs of the Arctic. One of the best ways to help save it is to learn more about it.
an illustration of bags of trash showing microbes inside
Written by: 
Challie Facemire
It's a gassy, microbe-filled world out there. How can we control or even use these gases for good? That's what Hinsby Cadillo-Quiroz is figuring out.
An illustration of a female reproductive system with a ruptured fallopian tube with red blood drops coming out of it
Written by: 
Logan Hunt
Pregnancy isn’t perfect, and many things can go wrong. What happens when a growing embryo is in the wrong part of the pregnant person's body?
A small T shaped piece of plastic resting in an open palm
Written by: 
Molly Jacobson
Doctors place Intrauterine Devices (IUD) in the bodies of some females to help prevent pregnancy. Learn about how these devices work and how long they’ve been around.
Plan B One-Step Emergency Contraception packaging
Written by: 
Molly Jacobson
Is there any way to prevent pregnancy after sexual intercourse? Learn about Plan B, an emergency contraceptive.
"Autism" written in chalk on a blackboard
Written by: 
Nathaniel Ross
You may have heard of autism before, but do you know what it really is? Learn about what it’s like to live with autism.

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