Seven weeks on the Pacific Ocean collecting climate data sounds idyllic—until the snack supply runs out - a low point on the high seas. As tensions rise and a black market for potato chips emerges, one scientist discovers her inner snack pirate...

Shivani braves Illinois winters and failing experiments—armed with grit, a mother’s unwavering love, and a dash of magical thinking. This story was told live at Bivouac Ciderworks on October 29th, 2025 as part of the "Little Lab of ...

What starts as a childhood dream turns into a summer of filming dolphins from above as they dance through the water. Until one stormy day pops more than just a research blimp. This is the story of how a dolphin-loving scientist made a pivot, pr...

Theodora thinks that being a marine biologist will be glamorous - swimming in pristine blue oceans with charismatic megafauna. But, the reality is quite different. In this silly story about the trials and tribulations of underwater exploration,...

In this heartfelt story, a Kalle shares how a small companion helped her navigate the challenges of grad school, heartbreak, and illness. With the unexpected loss of her pal, Kalle must navigate grief the only way she knows how, with science. &...

Justin was just hitting his stride. Excelling in classes, conducting exciting research. But then, everything stopped. Justin's story is about how roadblocks can sometimes turn in to opportunities to adapt and come out stronger than before.<...

What happens when a number changes the way you see yourself? Hui Xin unpacks the science or lack thereof behind quantifying our biology as her and her family grapple with their biometric data in different ways. Hui Xin Ng is a gradu...

Ashley's neuroscience lab course that she created was going well... until the COVID pandemic hit. As classes moved online, she had to come up with a creative solution to continue teaching neuroscience using hands on learning. Her solution taugh...

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