by Artemis Christoforatos art by Kai Yara Hallucinogens, stimulants, dissociatives—what place do these drugs have in the lab? What can we learn from giving a mouse amphetamine or psychedelic mushrooms? Neuroscientists often give various substances to mice because their responses can elucidate the biology behind basic brain functions and in form possible treatments for diseases. Mouse research has been an essential instrument in revealing how our brains work, and continues to be...

by John Pierre Alkhoury art by Kristen Chun Flesh is meant to meet flesh. Every time we hug one another, we feel a warmth that can only belong to another living thing. However, when a patient lies on the operating table, metal replaces flesh. For now, it exists only as a tool, a sterile passage to a successful operation. Whether signified by technology’s increasing involvement in surgery or by looming fears of artificial intelligence replacing the surgeon, metal is becoming more than a tool....

by Phoebe Matthew art by Luciana Piro “I have too much to do and not enough time.” This is a familiar dilemma, and multitasking may seem like the only solution; checking off two, three, or more tasks with the time commitment of one is a deal that not many people would pass up. Whether it's listening to music while you drive, replying to emails during a lecture, or calling a friend while you do your homework, we have all normalized the idea of multitasking in our daily lives. Multitasking...