That’s Life [Science] is a free source of articles spanning the realm of the life sciences and more. It was created by an interdisciplinary collective of graduate students who strive to provide readily accessible information about STEM to the general public. While That’s Life [Science] began with a focus on life at its many levels (from molecules to entire ecosystems, and the evolutionary history, behavior, physiology, and ecology of life), we’ve broadened our scope to examine other science topics including chemistry, astronomy, and physics. If you want to learn about who you’re sharing the planet with and how, check out Earth’s Organisms and Our Ecosystems. If you’re curious about a new disease, odd animal behavior, or orbital dynamics, we’ll show you How It Works. Come with us to our labs and field sites in Grad School Diaries to see what day-to-day life is like as a scientist. Join us as we explore the world through the lens of science!
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Seeking Hope In The Modern Era of Climate Science
Following a disastrous year for the sciences, climate grief is on the rise. How can we as individuals stay motivated in a fight that feels so much bigger than us?
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Drop It Like It’s Fall – Why Do Trees Lose Their Leaves?
The leaves have changed color, but now they’re falling to the ground! Why do trees lose their leaves at all? Grab a cup of tea and find out!
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Sniffles and Sneezes: Why We Fall Ill in the Fall
Why does everyone get sick in the fall? Find out why this happens, and learn ways to protect ourselves from this season’s cold spell!
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Beautifall – The Science of Autumn Leaf Color
Ever wondered about what makes fall color fabulous? Grab a pumpkin spice latte and join me in the forest to find out!
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Can we eat our way out of biological invasions?
Eating invasive species might be one way to reduce their populations. Does it work?
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A Peanut A Day Keeps the Allergist Away
Have you ever craved a peanut butter sandwich in school but couldn’t eat any nut products due to the school being nut-free? At this moment you start to think about all the kids in your class that are allergic to peanuts. The number is alarming! I bet you have thought many times about why they…
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Pee-cycling: Careers in Science
Turning urine into fertilizer – yes, it’s a real job! And it might just help save the world.
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Eugenics in the Light of Evolution
It’s time to shed some light on the role evolutionary biology has played in promoting the eugenics movement.
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What your hobby may be hiding: Gardening in an era of climate change
As climate change continues to alter the environment around us, how can we garden responsibly to avoid the introduction of new invasive plants, and maintain native biodiversity?
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Thriving in Deadly Environments: Could Mushrooms be our Ticket to Colonizing Space?
Space: the final frontier or the fungal frontier? The challenges to life in space seem insurmountable, but with a little help from a familiar friend, it may not be so far-fetched.
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Friendships, Betrayals, and Reputations in the Animal Kingdom
Relationships are tricky things to maintain, and not just for humans. Many animals have complex social networks, both within their species and with others. Read to learn about these fascinating relationships and the many clever ways animals have evolved to build trust.
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How Public Research Works
Public research funding is one of the invisible forces that shapes our lives and societies. How on earth does it actually work?