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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...
The Apple M1 Chip: A Breakthrough in Personal Computing
The M1 chip, a custom-designed system-on-a-chip (SoC) for Mac computers, was introduced by Apple in late 2020. This chip is based on Arm architecture...
Ada Lovelace: Countess, Programmer, Girlboss
Ada Lovelace is widely recognized as the world's first computer programmer. Her life and work paved the way for the development of modern computing,...
Why can’t I tickle myself?
I admit it. I am SUPER ticklish. The slightest touch from both man and machine alike will have me squirming and giggling like a...
The Cost of Cutting Your Crusts
I’ve eaten toast for breakfast or sandwiches for lunch since I discovered bread's existence. Not once, in all these years, have I ever cut...
Isaac Newton – One Bad Apple
Isaac Newton is one of the most well known historical figures in the world of physics, and rightfully so. As the father of classical...
The Devil Wears Science: My Experience!
Since it was my first semester in the StemCOMM VIP, I was a little nervous to be taking part in organizing a Fashion Show...