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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...
The Future of Touch: How Neural Networks are Revolutionizing Prosthetics
You might be familiar with The Amazing Spiderman where Dr. Connors, the villain, has an amputated arm. He tests reptilian DNA to see how...
How To Prove That You Are Psychic
Throughout history, many people have claimed to be able to perform amazing feats that defy science and logic. Such claims continue today in many...
Don’t Fall for the Galileo Gambit
Image Credit: Galileo gambit. (2018). RationalWiki. https://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Galileo_gambit
Lots of new ideas are introduced to science all the time. Many of these ideas are accurate and...
Forged in Fire: The Discovery of Bronze
Introduction:
Imagine living in a world where your toughest tool could shatter against a rock. For early human communities, stone, bone, and wood tools were...
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...