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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...
Three Dog Star Night (Part 3)
Welcome back to our discussion on the Drake Equation and the Fermi Paradox! If you haven’t read parts 1 and 2 already, it goes...
The Science of Baking Pt. 1
Introduction
Have you ever wondered how exactly baking turns a soupy batter or a thick paste into a beautiful cake or cookie? Think no further,...
CS4641 Project 3: Neural Networks Reflection
Introduction
If you have read my last article, you know that we have been here before. Although I talked about the process of completing and...
2021’s Partial Lunar Eclipse (With Photos!)
2021's Partial Lunar Eclipse:
A lunar eclipse occurs when Earth's shadow block the sun's light, that reflects off the moon. Lunar eclipses are categorized into...
Stress Tapping: What it is & How to do it
STRESS TAPPING
Are you looking for a new method to coping with stress, pain, and anxiety? Well, "stress tapping" is one of many ways that...
Unusual Units of Measurement
Unusual Units of Measurement
As early as kindergarten, we are taught to measure things here in the U.S. using inches, feet, and centimeters. Later we...