today i learned (til)
What’s Making That Smell? The Chemistry Behind Common Scents
The Science of Smell
Of the five senses, scientists understand the least about smell. We recognize scents when small airborne molecules stimulate receptors in the...
The Science of Sharing Information: The A, B, Ts of Storytelling
And, the explosion of information across scientific and technical fields over the past few decades has created a world overflowing with data. Scientific publications,...
Genetic Engineering: Woolld you, or woolldn’t you?
Imagine a tiny mouse with long, golden-brown fur that looks like it belongs on a woolly mammoth! As of a couple months ago, you...
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,...
Cracking the Code: The Towers of Hanoi
Now that we have developed a fundamental understanding of how different counting systems, especially binary, work, we can begin to understand the optimal solution...
Cracking the Code: Binary Basics
The Towers of Hanoi
A set of colorful, cascading disks stacked on a peg. What could easily double as a child’s toy also serves as...
‘Fun’nett Squares: Gene-tic-tacs Activity Booth
Recently, our project team ran an activity booth at a science-themed block party. The booth was a fun way to teach partygoers about the...
Kidneys: The Innocent Bystanders
When we purchase over-the-counter medicines, there’s often an assumption of their relative safety and harmlessness. After all, most ‘dangerous’ compounds are protected behind a...
Atomic Bombs and Nuclear Chain Reactions: Are We Doomed?
“I am become death, the destroyer of worlds.” The fear of the atomic bomb was felt not only by the citizens who feared enduring...
From Chaos to Calm: The Benefits of Organizing Your Space
Being a Georgia Tech student sure does come with its ups and downs. There are times during the semester when your life is great,...