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The Pot That Keeps on Giving: Perpetual Stew
Image adapted from "Perpetual stew laughing" taken by Annie Rauwerda is CC BY-SA 4.0.
Would you eat stew from a pot that’s been cooking for...
BC.(I): A Neurotechnological Timeline of Innervating Interfaces
References
Hebb, D. O. (1949). The organization of behavior: A neuropsychological theory. New York: Wiley.
Hochberg, L. R., Serruya, M. D., Friehs, G. M., Mukand, J....
Neural Links: The Road to Real-Life Telepathy
Pssst... you... yes you... Can you hear me?
You hear someone speak to you, but nobody is around. What if that was your reality? Being...
Mind Over Matter: How Brain Implants Are Making Telekinesis Real
Imagine a world where you can move objects and complete tasks simply by thinking about them. Sounds like a pretty relaxing and too-good-to-be-true idea,...
Seeing Beneath the Surface: The Power and Limitations of PET-CT Imaging
When doctors want to see deeper into your body, PET-CT is a popular choice. It is a super powerful imaging tool that is widely...
Origami & Bio-inspired Design
You’ve probably seen pictures of origami before, or even folded some yourself! Origami is an ancient art form that originated in China in the...
Daguerreo-what? The Chemistry Behind Early Photography!
Before smartphones and DSLRs were everywhere, photography was a physical, hands-on process. I’ll give you a quick overview of the chemistry behind the first...
The Science Behind AI
When I wrote my first line of code in 8th grade, I found a passion that would grow with me through high school and...
How Ink Becomes Art
A Brief History of Tattooing
Tattoos have been part of history for thousands of years, serving as cultural markers, expressions of identity, and art. There...
Mind the Tentacles: How Octopuses Outsmart Scientists (and Aquariums)
Mind the Tentacles: How Octopuses Outsmart Scientists (and Aquariums)
When you first think of an octopus, you’re probably picturing an animal with 8 tentacles floating...