Author: Crystal Xu

The Great Unconformity as a Springboard for the Cambrian Era

Understanding the history of the Earth has always been a challenge, one that geologists seek to overcome using evidence hidden away in the rock layers. However, geologists are currently presented with the unique instance of a geological unconformity that spans the continents.

BSJ Blogs, Fall 2024

June 8, 2024
Mapping Out the Brain: PET Scans and the Structure of the Brain

Throughout history, brain function has been a hotly contested subject — Aristotle theorized that it regulates heart temperature, while ancient Egyptians considered it a useless organ. Luckily, modern scanning technology has allowed researchers to resolve some of these century-old debates by precisely mapping out portions of the brain.

BSJ Features, Fall 2023

March 23, 2024