today i learned (til)
“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...
The movie “Contagion” is so realistic it’s boring
I have been looking forward to seeing the movie Contagion since it came out last year and I finally got to see it last...
Tap That
Conservation is not a commonly exercised word for most Americans. A booming economy once offered us blissful ignorance from contributing our share of frugality...
Ultraviolet radiation: what you can’t see can still hurt you
A few weeks ago, a friend of mine showed me an article on MSN about a man whose face was obviously more wrinkled on...
New Houston: We have a problem
If you are a technology enthusiast, NASA observer or all around space geek, you don’t need me to point out the connection between two...
Whale Fall
Normally, the term “dead whale” reminds me of long, tedious hours slogging through Moby Dick or sad images of beached or slaughtered animals, but...
Let’s Go!: Costa Rica
As a supporter of the “Let’s stop wearing shoes” movement that seems to be taking over the mentality of both young adults and shoe...