Month: May 2022

Why science doesn’t help sell chocolate chip cookies

Just like how people don’t want their scientists meddling with grandma’s secret chocolate chip cookie recipe, they also don’t want science messing with their favorite treat’s marketing. It seems that the magic of cookies lies in their nostalgia and simplicity, not in scientific facts. However, when it comes to personal hygiene, science comes to the […]

Published on May 9, 2022

Pfizer’s COVID Pill and Relapses: What Do They Mean?

Like a superhero battling against villains, Pfizer’s powerful COVID-19 pill has been saving the day for many patients. But recent reports of a small number of patients relapsing after taking the drug have raised eyebrows and sparked questions. It’s as if Spider-Man defeated the bad guys, only to find them coming back for another round. […]

Published on May 9, 2022