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Frogs Develop Resistance to Chytrid Fungus

April 6, 2018April 6, 2018

by Katelynn Fleming Today, concerns of species going extinct are on top of the list of conservation efforts. However, it is nice to know that some species can bounce back even after…

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New Northern Lights Named Steve

March 30, 2018March 31, 2018

by Katelynn Fleming You may be familiar with the aurora borealis, the mesmerizing northern lights, named after the Roman goddess of the dawn, Aurora, and the Greek god of the north wind,…

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Stephen Hawking Passes at 76

March 16, 2018April 2, 2018

by Katelynn Fleming The global scientific community is mourning the death of Stephen Hawking this week, a visionary physicist and inspiration to people in all walks of life. Dr. Hawking is well-known…

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Black Hole Image May be Recreated for the First Time

February 23, 2018February 23, 2018

by Katelynn Fleming Ever seen a picture like the one above when describing a black hole? It may not be hard to believe that this one is an artist’s rendering of a…

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RISE Alum Returns to Share his Journey in the Development of a Cancer Drug

February 16, 2018February 18, 2018

by Katelynn Fleming The RISE program has allowed students to work with accomplished researchers since 1979. Dr. Louis Lombardo was a part of the RISE program at its inception, working with a…

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New Test Detects Alzheimer’s Disease

February 10, 2018February 16, 2018

by Katelynn Fleming Nearly everyone has known someone or heard of someone who has Alzheimer’s Disease. According to Science News, a new blood test may be able to detect Alzheimer’s Disease early…

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Six Quick Tips to Fight Sleep Deprivation

December 8, 2017December 8, 2017

Picture credit: Sleep Deprivation By: Katelynn Fleming We’ve all heard it before: we need 8-10 hours of sleep per night.  However, with everything we need to get done between work, family and…

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Volunteers Make Maps to Save Lives

November 17, 2017

by Katelynn Fleming Living in the U.S., where Google Maps can give driving directions to virtually anywhere, it can be hard to imagine that the whole world is not mapped out as…

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Robots Outsmart the “I am not a robot” Test

November 10, 2017November 10, 2017

by Katelynn Fleming We have all been on one website or another that required us to click “I am not a robot” or type the letters in a distorted image of a…

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We Owe Our Genetic Diversity to 34,000 Year-Old Dating Networks

October 27, 2017October 27, 2017

By: Katelynn Fleming                                                            …

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The Drew Acorn is Drew University’s student-run newspaper. Established in 1928, the Acorn covers campus life and news, as well as events in Madison and the surrounding area that are of interest to our student body. If you’re interested in writing for the Acorn, get in touch at thedrewacorn@gmail.com, or join on path.drew.edu.

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