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The Art of Boredom
Introduction
Recently, I found myself unable to do nothing, even for a few minutes. It’s like my body itches to be occupied. I think it...
Nature’s Architect and Engineer: Beavers!
Unironically, beavers are genuinely one of my favorite animals! With their chunky bodies, fluffy fur, five-toed webbed hind feet, five-finger hands, orange bucked teeth,...
I love sharks, maybe you should too!
“Fish are friends, not food.” - Bruce from Finding Nemo. When I watched Disney’s Finding Nemo (2003) as a child, I was absolutely horrified...
The Marine Colonizers: Lionfish
Introduction:
As I scrolled through YouTube to look for something to watch, I came across a Short (the term for the vertical, short-form video format...
Existential Physics: Why Physics is Important for You
Existential Physics opens with an anecdote about a difficult question a young man posed the author during outreach: because of quantum physics, his deceased...
Is the Dark Web a Playground for Criminals or a Tool...
Lurking beneath the surface of the normal internet lies the dark web, a labyrinthine network of hidden websites accessible only through specialized software. Often...
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...