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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...
Reflection on CS4641 Project
Introduction
When my professor assigned a new project in my CS 4641 class, Machine Learning, I felt panic begin to set in. All I could...
‘Vampire Facials’: Viable or Just Bloody Gross?
To pursue beauty, people will use makeup, creams, and even plastic surgery. But, would you spread your own blood on your face?
Wait, Your Own...
Psych Comic Interlude
Psychology Comics Interlude
Psychology is one of the most relevant and interesting science fields that pertain to humans. Psychology is the science of mind and...
The Green Tree Frog: Southern Summer Ambience
Introduction
The green tree frog (Hyla cinerea) is a bright green, average sized frog. Adults are about an inch or two long, with females typically...
Color Vision Deficiency and the new Glasses on Facebook
Color vision deficiency, also known as colorblindness, is more common than one might think. 0.6 percent of women and 8 percent of men are...
The Alien Equation
Throughout history, humanity’s view of the universe has changed drastically. For a long time, people believed that the Earth was all there was, with...