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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...
How The Science of Neuroplasticity Can Help You
What is Neuroplasticity?
Neuroplasticity seems like something a person would read about in a science-fiction novel. How can the brain, a seemingly unchanging mass of...
The Science of Hand Dryers
Do you consciously consider the most sanitary way to wash your hands while washing them? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
Battle of the Hands: Mittens vs. Gloves
Tis the season for frozen fingers and numb thumbs trying to type on a small phone keyboard. If you’re like me, you like We...
Venomous Viperidae
I think it's important to clear the air before we dive in: I am terrified of snakes. Despite never being harmed or attacked by...
Watch what you touch at airports
The temperature is cold as you wait in the security line at the airport. The line is going slowly and the TSA is constantly...
Strange Cat Things
Cats are one of the most popular choices as human friends, and I absolutely adore them! I hope to have a feline friend in...