In 2020, the Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to Jennifer A. Doudna and Emmanuel Charpentier for their development and understanding of the gene-editing tool, CRISPR-Cas9.
Charpentier has been quoted...
In recent weeks, the media has been dominated with stories covering ChatGPT. The artificial intelligence bot, developed by artificial intelligence research laboratory OpenAI, has had its share of promoters...
“mRNA” has become a buzz word from the COVID-pandemic and well-known vaccines from both Pfizer and Moderna. Is mRNA a new technology? Surprisingly, no!
While the rest of the world is learning about...
How harmful can light really be, anyway? (Hint: It’s more hurtful than you think!)
Deep in the canopy of the Great Smoky Mountains, fireflies perform a “light dance” every June as their mating...
If you were anywhere on Twitter or Letterboxd this past December, you’ve probably heard of White Noise starring Adam Driver and Greta Gerwig. In this very odd (but good in its own way) movie, a family...
The gut microbiome is a beautiful and magical place that many would rather not think about. It’s a bunch of bacteria, how can it possibly be beautiful? Scientists certainly believe so!
Part of what...
According to the USDA, poultry — specifically chicken — is the second most consumed meat in the world. But with all of this chicken consumption, what are the potential setbacks and how can we improve...
This past December, Oakland University students were given an opportunity to embark on a study abroad trip to Ecuador to experience the natural beauty of the country firsthand.
The trip allowed students...
Rachel Yim, Science & Technology Reporter
• December 7, 2022
As Michiganders are experiencing warmer winter each year, we are faced with enduring the closest impact of climate change. The climate of the Midwest is altering, much like the rest of the planet. This...
Gabrielle Gappy, Science & Technology Editor
• December 7, 2022
STEM encompasses of course science, technology, engineering and mathematics — very broad categories. However, most students are unaware of the full extent of job opportunities available with a degree...
Gabrielle Gappy, Science & Technology Editor
• November 23, 2022
A few weeks ago, The Oakland Post published a story on different events to attend for fun during late fall and early winter. In addition to recreational activities, Michigan has some exciting STEM attractions,...
Gabrielle Gappy, Science & Technology Editor
• November 16, 2022
If you were to ask someone if they knew anyone sick right now, they would probably say yes. Although we are not in the midst of peak COVID-19 cases like we were in the past few years, other illnesses have...