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Book Review: Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker
If you’ve ever bragged about “surviving on four hours of sleep,” Matthew Walker’s Why We Sleep will gently—but firmly—destroy that confidence. A neuroscientist and sleep expert, Walker makes one thing very clear: sleep is not optional; it’s a biological necessity as vital as food or oxygen. What makes this book so compelling is how it…
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Can You Grow Bacteria from Your Phone? We Did the Experiment!
Let’s face it—our phones go everywhere with us: the bathroom, the kitchen, public transportation, even the gym. But how often do we actually clean them? At The Biology Buzz, we decided to get scientific and investigate a surprisingly unsettling question: Can you grow bacteria from your phone? Spoiler: You can. We ran a hands-on microbiology…
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The DNA Inside Your Smoothie: Extracting Strawberry DNA at Home
Have you ever held DNA in your own hands? Today, I did exactly that—using nothing but a few strawberries and basic kitchen supplies. It felt like doing magic with science, right at my kitchen table. But more than that, this experiment opened a window into the microscopic world inside every living thing. In this post,…
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Book Review: Behave
What makes us do what we do? Why do we empathize with strangers, or explode in rage, or commit acts of astonishing kindness? In Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst, Robert Sapolsky, a neuroendocrinologist and professor at Stanford, talks about these questions with the precision of a scientist and the storytelling…
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Tips on Excelling in a Biology Class
25/03/25 Whether you’re tackling photosynthesis or mastering the functions of the cells, acing your biology class requires more than just memorizing facts, it’s about understanding the connections of life itself. If you are ready to boost your grades use these tips that helped me conquer biology! These tips will not only help you survive your…
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