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A Spritz of Sperm Whale
When you think of perfume, what kinds of ingredients come to mind? Some people may think about flowery scents like rose, cherry blossom, or...
The Uncanny Valley – An Exploration of How Humans Perceive AI
Have you ever seen a humanoid design that looks just off? Whether it's the subtle placement of facial features, an abnormal glint in the...
How Science is Reinventing What it Means to “Stay Cool”
Introduction:
On a hot July day, what you wear to stay cool matters. There are common remedies to help you stay cool: wearing cotton and...
Misophonia: The Unofficial Common Neurobehavioral Disorder
For sure most people have already experienced some ‘disliking’ sounds before. For example, the emergency sirens, high-pitched yellings, public space noises, etc. What’s about...
How Ink Becomes Art
A Brief History of Tattooing
Tattoos have been part of history for thousands of years, serving as cultural markers, expressions of identity, and art. There...
Mind the Tentacles: How Octopuses Outsmart Scientists (and Aquariums)
Mind the Tentacles: How Octopuses Outsmart Scientists (and Aquariums)
When you first think of an octopus, you’re probably picturing an animal with 8 tentacles floating...
Resilience in Ruin: Continuity of Cancer Care in Times of Crisis
When a slow, devastating illness collides with the speed and chaos of disaster, the consequences can be dire. Cancer demands constancy—structured protocols, timed treatments,...
Escape the Elements: How to Create a Science-Themed Escape Room
Escape rooms are a fun way to bond with others and put your critical thinking skills to the test! An escape room is a...
The Ethics of AI in Medicine: Can Algorithms Replace Doctors?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept confined to research labs—it is embedded in the present and is reshaping the medical world...
Hidden in Plain Sight: How Metamaterials Are Making Invisibility a Reality
The power of invisibility is one that I have always found to be fascinating, there are many things you could do if you were...