Weekend Links: Spooky Science Stories for Halloweekend

By Gloria Rosado | Events, Series, Weekend links | 0 comment | 30 October, 2020 | 0

We have been wearing masks almost every day in 2020, but Halloween is a time where can make it festive!

We may be celebrating a bit differently this year, but it doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy spooky season. Check out these science-themed stories to get in the Halloween spirit!

Zombies, Horror and Science – Oh My!

The Dunn Lab

It is approaching Halloween, which for many means trick-or-treating and copious amounts of candy. However, here at the Dunn Lab, it means spine-tingling science (with a side of candy of course)! From the psychology of fear and the love/hate divide of horror movies to real-life zombies found in nature, this week’s blog post dives into the spookiest of science the world has to offer!

The Mystery Of The Mummified Twinkie

Emily Kwong, Nell Greenfield-Boyce and Brent Baughman writing for NPR

NPR’s Nell Greenfieldboyce talked to Colin Purrington and explains to Short Wave how two scientists got involved and started unraveling the mystery of the mummified Twinkie.

Go Full-on Mad Scientist by Making Your Own Halloween Candy

John Kennedy, Sandra Gutierrez G., and Purbita Saha writing for Popular Science

Get in character, grab some ingredients off the shelf, and spend your evening looming over a bubbling cauldron of molten sugar—the scientific tricks behind these homemade treats will have you feeling like a real sorcerer.

Five Reasons to Love Bats

Erin Malsbury writing for Smithsonian Magazine

Habitat loss, climate change, pesticides, hunting and a deadly disease called white-nose syndrome all threaten the survival of populations around the world. For Bat Week this year, we rounded up five reasons to love and conserve these misunderstood mammal.

Why Black Holes Are the Scariest Things in the Universe

Chris Impey writing for Live Science

Black holes are scary for three reasons. If you fell into a black hole left over when a star died, you would be shredded. Also, the massive black holes seen at the center of all galaxies have insatiable appetites. And black holes are places where the laws of physics are obliterated.

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To Mars and Beyond: Exploring Innovative Solutions to the Challenges of Space Travel

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If you could only bring two shoeboxes worth of medical supplies—from first aid kits to surgical tools— with you on a three-year space mission, what would you bring?
Are You Actually Allergic to Penicillin? Researchers Find New Methods to Confirm Antibiotic Allergies

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Mass General researchers are working to increase the safe use of penicillins in patients who have a recorded penicillin allergy but are not actually allergic.
Re-Thinking Mental Health Treatment: World Health Day 2017

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Did you know that more than 300 million people worldwide live with depression? That number has increased 18% between 2005 and 2015, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). With such staggering numbers, it’s no surprise that WHO has chosen depression as its theme for this year’s World Health Day, which is celebrated today, April 7th.
New Study Finds Low-Dose Aspirin May Lower Risk of Cancer Death

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A new study from Massachusetts General Hospital reports that long-term regular aspirin was associated with a lower risk of dying from various types of cancers.
Mass General Stands Up for Science

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The Boston March for Science will celebrate the discovery, understanding and sharing of scientific knowledge. Several groups from Massachusetts General Hospital are working together to organize and ensure a strong presence to reaffirm the message about the essential role that science – biomedical research, in particular – plays in improving life and health.
Adhering to Treatment During Adolescence Keeps HIV-Positive Youth on a Healthier Track

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Individuals born with HIV are more likely to have difficulty managing their treatment as teens and young adults than they did as children.
Celebrating the Role of Women in Science and Much More

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Interested in the newest research studies and hot topics? Check out the latest issues of “From the Lab Bench”, a monthly newsletter from the Office of the Scientific Director at the Mass General Research Institute, and “Research Roundup”, our monthly recap of the latest biomedical research news.
Research Rumble Recap and the Art of Effective Science Communication

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Last night five researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital showed off their science communication skills in a Research Rumble at the Cambridge Public Library as part of Cambridge Science Festival. Co-DirectorRead more