RESEARCH
Phage Competition
The ubiquitous and multidrug-resistant pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa infects immunocompromised individuals, which may lead to patient death within days.
Nicotine Use
Since the introduction of electronic cigarettes, vaping prevalence has surged in both adult and adolescent populations. The public health impact is unknown.
Animal Ornamentation
Male dung beetles of the same age may display vastly different horn lengths (Onthophagus taurus, Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae)
Image generously shared by Doug Emlen (University of Montana)
Pollinator Health
Honey bee pollination is estimated to contribute at least $11 billion to the US economy annually. However, beekeepers lose about half of their hives every season due to disease, pests, and other environmental factors.
Professional Hierarchies
Women constitute approximately 50% of the population and have been an active part of the US workforce for over half a century. Yet women continue to be poorly represented in leadership positions within business, government, medical and academic hierarchies.
Restaurant Tipping
The conventional tip rate in American restaurants has been rising for decades, creating tension between front-of-house and back-of-house employees.
Argasid Ticks
Soft-bodied (argasid) ticks are the vectors for devastating human and animal diseases, such as African Swine Fever.
Chronic Pain Management
Sickle cell disease is an incurable blood disorder. The most common complication of the disease is chronic pain, frequently severe enough to warrant hospitalization.