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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”
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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...
When to Start Panicking about Killer Robots
If you’ve seen one too many sci-fi movies (or five minutes of West World), you might think artificially intelligent humanoid robots can, and likely...
Knights and Knaves
Logic word problems have recently been used to exploit individuals in thinking they help cure certain issues like Dementia, memory loss, and Alzheimer’s disease....
Save the Ocean Through One Simple Step
Throughout your week, take note of how many plastic straws you use. Do you use one when you go to eat at a restaurant,...
Life and Laterality
I have spent my life struggling to open jars, use scissors, play video games, and shake people's hands because the world is built for...
Meal Planning
Like many other college students, eating a healthy meal is difficult to do when we are so consumed with our studies. In fact, results...
Legend of Sumeria: A Scientific and Artistic Read
Are you looking for a book to read that’s fun, and action packed with science? Check out Legend of Sumeria! It’s a new graphic...