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November 2011

Aromatherapy: Exploring Olfaction

Aromatherapy, the use of fragrance to enhance health and promote feelings of well-being, appears to improve mood but not to affect physiological signs such as heart rate and blood pressure.

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Mythbusters: The Great Barrier Reef

Some scientists project that because of rising ocean temperatures and acidity, non-coral organisms will dominate the Great Barrier Reef, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, as soon as 2050.

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Obama: Green Enough?

From a recent analysis of media coverage, it would seem that energy reform has been more a source of embarrassment for the Obama administration than one of tangible progress.

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Careers in Science: Advertising Psychology

Consumer and advertising psychology essentially seeks to understand how we make choices and what influences our decisions and thus has applications far beyond corporate battles between AT&T and Verizon Wireless.

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Peter Dervan, GRD ‘72

One of the founders of chemical biology, Dervan is the recipient of countless noteworthy awards and honors, including the prestigious National Medal of Science in 2006 for his contributions to organic chemistry.

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YSEA Corner

We are very excited to initiate a new segment within Yale Scientific Magazine dedicated to science and engineering alumni called “YSEA Corner”.

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