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Author: Camilo Pardo

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What A Dog’s Bark Can Tell People

April 9, 2013August 23, 2021 - by Camilo Pardo - Leave a Comment

Whether it’s a dog barking for food or one growling at a passing stranger, different dog vocalizations do not initially seem to be distinctive from each other. In an interesting …

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Food Is Power: A Discussion On Food Activism And Justice

March 27, 2013March 27, 2013 - by Camilo Pardo - Leave a Comment

The Food Activism & Justice lecture featuring the Food Empowerment Project (FEP) and key speaker/founder Lauren Ornelas, was more than just a discussion about environmental and social justice issues. This …

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Biologists Concoct “Zombie-Like” Cells

March 13, 2013March 12, 2013 - by Camilo Pardo - Leave a Comment

A recent (and quite relevant) article caught my attention, ironically, the same day I was catching up on the last few episodes of The Walking Dead. Scientists from Sandia National …

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An Interview with Willy Moon, Night Watchman of Pop Culture Recycling

March 4, 2013October 25, 2014 - by Camilo Pardo - Leave a Comment

The man that enters stage center exudes a “King of Cool” vibe reminiscent of Steve McQueen. Just as his music is meticulously sculpted and crafted, Willy Moon’s presence from head …

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All You Need is Love (Chocolate and Sex)

February 14, 2013September 30, 2021 - by Camilo Pardo - 1 Comment

The bliss of new romance will soon saturate our college campus. In the world of love, there lies a common thread among those long-lasting relationships that has not previously been …

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Need A New Liver? Let Me Print One for You

February 7, 2013February 7, 2013 - by Camilo Pardo - 1 Comment

3D printers can generate many products ranging from food to vinyl records to clothing. Yet, medical researchers have recently adopted the concept of 3D printing to print human tissue. Yes, …

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Spiritual Rez: A Funky Fresh Spin on Reggae

January 23, 2012January 28, 2013 - by Camilo Pardo - Leave a Comment

Add a handful of Red Hot Chili Peppers to a cup of Bob Marley, then add a tablespoon of energy from the sun, and top it off with a pinch …

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Neuron Transplant Reduces Obesity In Mice

December 6, 2011January 28, 2013 - by Camilo Pardo - Leave a Comment

Scientists at Harvard University have successfully transplanted neurons into the brains of obesity-prone mice to prevent them from getting fat. The researchers did not have human obesity in mind when …

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Researchers Critical of Pilot Malaria Vaccine

November 14, 2011January 28, 2013 - by Camilo Pardo - Leave a Comment

When scientists announced promising interim results from the first large-scale clinical trial of a possible vaccine for malaria, the international public health community rejoiced. The vaccine, originally a project for the …

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“Mirage Effect” Creates First Underwater Invisibility Cloak

October 28, 2011January 28, 2013 - by Camilo Pardo - Leave a Comment

Scientists at the University of Texas at Dallas have successfully manipulated the “mirage effect” to engineer an underwater invisibility cloak reminiscent of the cloak in the beloved Harry Potter series. …

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Students Voice Views On Campus Alcohol Policies

October 24, 2011January 28, 2013 - by Camilo Pardo - 2 Comments.

On Thursday, Boston University held an Alcohol Policy Town Hall to promote Alcohol Awareness Week, which is being held from October 16th-23rd on BU’s campus. At the meeting, which was sponsored …

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BU BioLab Triggers Community Concern

October 17, 2011January 28, 2013 - by Camilo Pardo - 5 Comments.

In 2003, Boston University became one of two universities to receive a grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID) to construct a National Biocontainment Laboratory next …

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