today i learned (til)
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,...
The science and history of the PB&J sandwich
The PB&J sandwich is a humble combination of sweet, salty, and creamy. Where exactly did this classic sandwich originate, and what are the details...
Matcha Magic
What is matcha?
Matcha is high-grade green tea grounded into powdered form. It comes from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant.
Compared to other teas,...
Cracking the Code: The Towers of Hanoi
Now that we have developed a fundamental understanding of how different counting systems, especially binary, work, we can begin to understand the optimal solution...
Cracking the Code: Binary Basics
The Towers of Hanoi
A set of colorful, cascading disks stacked on a peg. What could easily double as a child’s toy also serves as...
‘Fun’nett Squares: Gene-tic-tacs Activity Booth
Recently, our project team ran an activity booth at a science-themed block party. The booth was a fun way to teach partygoers about the...
Kidneys: The Innocent Bystanders
When we purchase over-the-counter medicines, there’s often an assumption of their relative safety and harmlessness. After all, most ‘dangerous’ compounds are protected behind a...