Leah Caplan

From Molecular Profiling to Mars: Insights after a Year Orbiting Earth

Astronaut Scott Kelly's return to Earth on March 2, 2016, marked NASA's completion of its One-Year Mission. The study monitored Earth-bound and retired astronaut, Mark Kelly, as his identical twin brother, Scott, resided 249 miles above the ground in the International Space Station. Along with Russian cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko, they orbited Earth for 340 days, 7 hours, and 44 minutes.

athenssciencecafe February 16, 2017

H(omm)ing in on Happiness: How Meditation Changes the Brain

Chances are that in the past couple of years, you've noticed more and more references to meditation. That guy who works in the office next to yours? He practices. So does the girl who lives down the street. Heck, even my mom is meditating! Ask someone who meditates and he or she is likely to

athenssciencecafe November 3, 2016

The Future of Genomics Research is Here

Let's pretend we're back in the fourth grade. We shuffle into the science classroom toting our keychain laden backpacks, and then suddenly we're filled with excitement! We've spotted the boxy TV monitor and VCR player, and as of July 2016, this dates me as “old.” Yes! It's Video Day which means no quizzes or worksheets,

athenssciencecafe August 25, 2016

A Glass of Red Wine a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

For thousands of years, red wine has been the drink of choice for Egyptian royals and “basic” girls alike. However, there is more to wine than its ability to “class up” a dinner party. Romans and Greeks recognized the medical benefits of grapes and grape products for treating health issues from skin and eye diseases

athenssciencecafe April 1, 2016

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