William Harley

William Harley is a volunteer science communicator with Science Connected Magazine.

William Harley completed degrees in biochemistry & molecular biology and in chemical engineering from Oregon State University. While an engineer by profession, he enjoys creating music, trail running, and baking. Connect with William on LinkedIn.


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Which Comes First: A Face or a Name?

As you grow, your face may change to resemble stereotypes related to your name. Scientists find that adults fit their names more than kids ...
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Kiwifruit in Diet Is Linked to Improved Mood

Eating kiwifruit could improve mental health for people with low vitamin C, with real fruit showing more benefits than a vitamin supplement ...
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Caught in the Light: Flying Insects

Flying insects seem magnetized by light, but why? New research uncovers the dorsal-light-response mechanism behind this phenomenon ...
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Making Antipsychotics with Baker’s Yeast

Researchers used baker’s yeast to produce two compounds important to antipsychotic drugs: alstonine and serpentine ...