Veronica Peroni Santos

Tuning Into the Language of Music

Tuning Into the Language of Music

Language is a uniquely human invention that allows us to communicate and differentiates us from any other species. It is a hierarchical system, with smaller units making up larger parts (Pino et al. 2023). This is analogous to another human system: music. Although they are often considered separate systems, they share substantial overlap, so much Read the full article…


Navigating Pollution with a Grain of Salt

Navigating Pollution with a Grain of Salt

Table salt, or sodium chloride, is a mineral which is extensively used not only as a culinary seasoning, but also as a preservative, in road safety, and for numerous industrial purposes. It can be obtained through mining and from the evaporation of brines and seawater (National Center for Biotechnology Information, 2024). It may also be Read the full article…


The Worst Disease You’ve Never Heard Of

The Worst Disease You've Never Heard Of

Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), is a rare genetic skin condition that renders the skin fragile and prone to blistering upon even mild agitation (National Institute of Health (NIH), 2023). EB affects external and internal epithelial cells (NIH, 2023). Blisters associated with EB can be equivalent to third-degree burns. It is often said that individuals with EB Read the full article…