today i learned (til)
Vertigo: Living like you’re on a perpetual rollercoaster
From ages 6-10, my uncle took my cousin and I to Navy Pier every summer. It’s July, school is out, the sun is shining,...
The Pot That Keeps on Giving: Perpetual Stew
Image adapted from "Perpetual stew laughing" taken by Annie Rauwerda is CC BY-SA 4.0.
Would you eat stew from a pot that’s been cooking for...
BC.(I): A Neurotechnological Timeline of Innervating Interfaces
References
Hebb, D. O. (1949). The organization of behavior: A neuropsychological theory. New York: Wiley.
Hochberg, L. R., Serruya, M. D., Friehs, G. M., Mukand, J....
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...
Hydrogel-Semiconductor Hybrids: Blurring the Line Between Biology and Technology
Hydrogels are materials that mimic the softness and flexibility of biological tissues, making them invaluable in medicine for tasks like wound healing and drug...
Blind Box Culture and Its Appeal
What is it?
The first time I heard about what a blind box is, I was skeptical about the appeal. The first blind box I...
Glowing Gels for Clearer Vision: A New Era in Eye Surgery
In the intricate world of eye surgery, where precision is crucial, researchers are turning to innovative solutions to improve patient safety and outcomes. A...
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...