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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...
Why Is Sleep So Important?
Many of us are consistently sleep deprived. On average, children need 8-10 hours of sleep per night and adults need 7-9 hours per night...
Computational Neuroscience Infographic
References
DiCarlo, J., Fedorenko, E., Fiete, I., Gosh, S., Harnett, M., Jazayeri, M., Kanwisher, N., McDermott, J., Poggio, T., Saxe, R., & Seethapathi, N. (2024,...
Noses Know: The Fragrant Connection to Our Memories
Imagine walking into a café and being instantly transported back to your childhood—an aroma of freshly baked cookies, a hint of vanilla, and suddenly...
“Quacking the Code” – Rubber Ducks in IT
When asked to think about a rubber duck, the average person would probably envision a yellow toy that kids play with, usually when taking...
Lava Lamps – A Surprising Beacon of Light for Internet Encryption
In the realm of Internet security, where digital threats loom large and data protection is paramount, innovative solutions often emerge from unexpected sources. One...
The Syrinx: The Musical Instrument For Rose-Ringed Parakeets
The rose-ringed parakeet (Psittacula krameri) also known as the ring-necked parakeet, is a medium-sized bird species that is native to the Indian subcontinent as...