Articles for author: Leander McCabe Maritz, BA (Law) English & Philosophy

Siddhartha Mukherjee speaking at PopTech 2010.

Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee: How His Research on Cancer and the Human Genome Is Changing Medicine

Leander McCabe Maritz, BA (Law) English & Philosophy

Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee is a renowned Indian-American physician, oncologist, and author celebrated for his groundbreaking work in the field of oncology. His remarkable contributions to cancer research and the human genome have significantly influenced modern medicine, offering fresh perspectives on how diseases are perceived and treated. Mukherjee’s work blends scientific rigor with a narrative style ...

Woman in white button up long sleeve shirt sitting on chair

The Groundbreaking Work of Dr Jane Cooke Wright in Cancer Research and Chemotherapy

Leander McCabe Maritz, BA (Law) English & Philosophy

Dr. Jane Cooke Wright was a pioneering African-American physician and researcher whose work in oncology laid significant foundations for modern cancer treatment, particularly chemotherapy. Born on November 20, 1919, Dr. Wright emerged from a family dedicated to medicine and became one of the most esteemed female scientists of her time. Her innovative research on chemotherapy ...

Something Strange is Happening to the Parrots in the Amazon

Leander McCabe Maritz, BA (Law) English & Philosophy

Parrots are famous for their ability to mimic sounds, but something unexpected is happening in the Amazon. These birds’ calls are changing in strange ways, leaving scientists curious. Their distinct sounds are shifting, raising questions about what might influence these alterations. The changes have been noticed recently and appear to be widespread, signaling a potential ...

A modern day mangrove forrest.

22 Million-Year-Old Forest (and New Species) Discovered on Remote Island in Panama

Leander McCabe Maritz, BA (Law) English & Philosophy

Researchers recently discovered a lost mangrove forest on Barro Colorado Island in the Panama Canal. Amazingly, the forest dates back over 22 million years to the Early Miocene! Let’s see what this discovery tells us about a previously unknown mangrove species! Volcanic Activity Preserved the Forest The forest was likely buried and fossilized by a ...