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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...
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today i learned (til)

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...
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Mclain Brogdon

Thalidomide: What is it?

Thalidomide was originally created in Germany to be a non-addictive sedative with a lower risk of dependency for sleep. The drug became popular because...
Lindsay Rogers

Anima-Toons! Baby Fever

Anima-Toons! Baby Fever Did you know that a newborn kangaroo is the size of a lima bean and that echidnas lay eggs because these two...
Lindsay Rogers

Why Laughing at Memes With Friends is Good For You

You find a funny meme on the Internet. You chuckle to yourself and decide to show your friend. They start giggling which makes you...
Lindsay Rogers

Bananas Are Dying. Again.

You’ve probably eaten a banana before. You’ve probably even eaten one this week in a smoothie, in a baked good, or just by itself...
Savanna Panackal

To Vibe or Not to Vibe

We’ve all been there: your friends pass you the aux cord at a party and you play your favorite songs only to be met...
Aparna Arul

The Sound of Calm

This meme made the rounds on the internet, claiming that a song can significantly reduce anxiety. The song was even named one of Time Magazine's...