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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,...
GNU Privacy Guard (GPG) and the Protection of Sensitive Genetic Data
In today's data-driven world, few forms of personal information are as personal and revealing as genetic information. Genetic sequencing has become more widely available...
Benefits of Composting: why you should start composting now!
There is less than 5% of residential food waste that is currently being composted around the world. To be exact, about 3.7% as of...
Privacy in the Age of Surveillance
In the digital age, the lines between public and private have blurred. Our every click, swipe, and purchase leaves a trail of data, meticulously...
Can Algorithms Deliver Justice?
While scales of justice have long been a symbol of fairness and impartiality, that has never been completely accurate. Racial, gender, and class has...
A science communicator takes a communications class?!
Even though I have been involved with the STEMComm VIP team for almost four full years now, I have never taken the time to...
Dragon’s Beard Candy: A Math-Based Art
Dragon's Beard Candy, also known as "Chinese Cotton Candy," is a prime example of the masterful blending of culinary creativity and traditional culture. This...
Virtual Reality in Education: Revolutionizing Learning Experiences
Virtual reality (VR) has emerged as technology with the potential to change education in the future. VR's immersive and interactive experiences are redefining traditional...
Maximizing Sleep Cycles for Optimal Well-Being: The Key 90 Minutes
Given its critical importance to our health and well-being, sleep is an essential and fundamental aspect of our lives. Our heart, immune system, metabolism,...