Articles by Emily Chase

The Science of Studying

By Emily Chase • Published: August 25, 2015 • Comment ()

While the past few months have been test-free and worry- free, as school is about to begin it is time to start getting back on track. Just like working ones body requires planning out a regimented workout routine, exercising the mind requires planning and organized scheduling. Having a study plan can benefit both the first […]

More Than Just the Look: Warby Parker and the Glasses Trend

By Emily Chase • Published: April 13, 2015 • Comment ()

On the corner of 81st Street and Lexington Avenue, a dark building with gleaming white trimmings rests underneath a clear blue sky and a hazy afternoon sun. Pulling open the wooden doors, I walk into a brightly lit room. In the first overwhelming moment, my eyes are dazed by the sight of hundreds of glasses […]

Into Deep Space: The Genotoxic Effects of Space Travel and Radiation

By Emily Chase • Published: January 2, 2015 • Comment ()

Radiation is present throughout the universe. Radioactivity, the decay of atoms, can have deleterious effects on our genes when the electrical ions produced by this decay pass through living tissue. People are both exposed by radiation from outer space and to radioactive materials in the Earth itself. Scientists estimate that about eighty-percent of the radiation […]

Beautiful Transience: A Review of La Bohème

By Emily Chase • Published: December 11, 2014 • Comment ()

From the ground level until the ceiling, rows upon rows of red velvet seats rise in a steep slope out from the opera stage. Tiny bunches of light sparkle on the golden ceiling like snowflakes serve as a reminder of the upcoming winter season. As we settle in our seats, anticipating the show, slowly the […]

A World Without Color

By Emily Chase • Published: October 1, 2014 • Comment ()

Have you ever wondered if when you see red, your friend is actually seeing a different color, but you both call it the same thing? What if one day you were stripped of your ability to see one color altogether? Imagine a world where apples were no longer red and the circles on a traffic […]

Cancer: Getting Up Close and Personal

By Emily Chase • Published: August 19, 2014 • Comment ()

Doctors today are shifting toward treating disease in a personalized way: by looking at a patient’s genes. This practice is allowing medical professionals and scientists to select a drug that is custom fit to the specific type of disease, specifically in the field of oncology. A new study published in the Pancreas journal found evidence […]

Finding Art in Unexpected Places

By Emily Chase • Published: August 19, 2014 • Comment ()

The ocean shore, with its crystal blue sky, deep waves, and smooth sand, has often been a place of fascination and inspiration for art. Many people like to bring its beauty home and arrange shells over mirrors, picture frames, lamps, and other objects to remind them of the ocean. From photographs, paintings and drawings of […]

The Lost Art of Gentleness

By Emily Chase • Published: May 12, 2014 • Comment ()

Sitting down in Central Park and reading Little Women, I was drawn into the world of the March sisters. Pretty and responsible Meg, loud and boisterous Jo, and fancy little Amy drew me into their midst, but the sister who touched me the most was sweet and gentle Beth. She was peaceful and patient, helpful […]

The Power of Smiling: Worth Its Weight in Chocolate

By Emily Chase • Published: May 12, 2014 • Comment ()

Just how powerful is a smile? Can smiling have life-altering effects? Are there any biochemical or neurological pathways that are enhanced with frequent smiling? The question of the day is this: Does smiling really make one happier? Psychologists at the University of Cardiff in Wales sought to answer this question by injecting Botox into female […]

Right-Brain or Left-Brain? Which One are You?

By Emily Chase • Published: April 9, 2014 • Comment ()

Have you gotten pop-ups on your newsfeed about the right-brain vs. left- brain test? From books to Facebook streams, you have probably heard the phrase mentioned before and maybe you’ve even clicked on a link assessing your abilities. But how accurate are these tests in reality? Is it really possible to be a right-brain or […]