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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...
Check it out!: SciShow
The concept of a series of YouTube videos specifically designed to teach science is one that may scare the casual viral video watcher away....
Let’s Get Physical – a pumpin’ playlist to get you moving
Picture a typical 1985 aerobic dancersize class at the local YMCA. Bright spandex, side pony-tails, colored leg warmers, metallic leotards. Lots of makeup, minimal...
The Science behind ‘Frenemies’
High school can be very painful for anyone who is the slightest bit different. Thankfully, I’m 5 years removed from it but my little...
Dive Log
In this day and age, it is so very common to lose ourself in the monotony of our daily lives, the sound as our...
Facebook Friends: Why We Have So Many
You meet that hot rocker guy/girl at that concert you really like, and you guys trade names. You say, "Find me on Facebook", and...