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Inside the Helmet
Inside the Helmet
The Hidden Psychology of Football
Rishi Sukumar
What Fans Never See
Every Sunday, Monday and Thursday of every single week from September to February, millions...
A Skillet, Some Eggs, and a Story of Migration
I didn’t know what shakshuka was until my partner moved to Boston and convinced me to try a bite during brunch one weekend when...
Psychology’s Replication Crisis
One of the cornerstones of modern science is the criterion of replicability. Replicability is the idea that if a phenomenon is real, it should...
Why do I sneeze when I step out into the sun?
Have you ever stepped out into the sun after a long day of sitting inside and suddenly felt the urge to sneeze?
Usually, sneezing is...
Lie Detector Pseudoscience: Why Polygraphs Fail
How often have you heard a mention of a machine called a “lie detector?” According to pop culture, members of law enforcement organizations, and...
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...