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“Quacking the Code” – Rubber Ducks in IT
When asked to think about a rubber duck, the average person would probably envision a yellow toy that kids play with, usually when taking...
Lava Lamps – A Surprising Beacon of Light for Internet Encryption
In the realm of Internet security, where digital threats loom large and data protection is paramount, innovative solutions often emerge from unexpected sources. One...
The Syrinx: The Musical Instrument For Rose-Ringed Parakeets
The rose-ringed parakeet (Psittacula krameri) also known as the ring-necked parakeet, is a medium-sized bird species that is native to the Indian subcontinent as...
Caffeine: A Neuroprotective Agent Against Adenosine Receptors
Effects of Caffeine
Caffeine a widely consumed psychoactive stimulant mostly found in drinks such as coffee, tea, matcha, and other popular energy drinks is known...
A Letter to Fellow Struggling Students
Hi.
I'm a 4th year student, and sometimes I almost can't believe it. For those like me who have also struggled in their studies here...
A Spotlight on Black Licorice and its Darker Side
Black licorice. You either love it or you hate it. Some delight in the intense spice flavor that comes with a bite of licorice...
Why Design?
One of the most challenging questions I am asked as a designer is why I chose the study path I chose. I am often...
Marine Birds Fly Into Storms to Survive?
In a recent article written by Freda Kreier, I learned about a very interesting phenomenon that some researchers have discovered. Many different species of...
POV: You are a Scientist Starting Research
Imagine you are sitting in your lab, racking your brain over what research project to start next. You’ve hit a metaphorical “researcher’s block” and...
Is that Marilyn Monroe… or Albert Einstein?!
What's Computer Vision anyway?
When I hear the term "computer vision", the first thing that comes to mind is a computer with eyes that enable...