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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...
image of drawn whale in perfume bottle
today i learned (til)

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...

How Science is Reinventing What it Means to “Stay Cool”

Introduction: On a hot July day, what you wear to stay cool matters. There are common remedies to help you stay cool: wearing cotton and...

Misophonia: The Unofficial Common Neurobehavioral Disorder

For sure most people have already experienced some ‘disliking’ sounds before. For example, the emergency sirens, high-pitched yellings, public space noises, etc. What’s about...
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Claire Deng

“When” to Do Things by Daniel H. Pink

Nowadays, I "read" books mostly by listening to them. When you have to read textbooks and research papers all day, it's easier on the...
Claire Deng

Janna Levin’s Black Hole Survival Guide

What would happen if you fell into a black hole? It’s a question that you want answered fast. After reading verbose academic articles all...
Dhruv Kulkarni

Penitentes

If you wander over to the high-altitude regions of the Andes, you might spot fields of white figures, kneeling as if in prayer. Known...
Christie Lin

The Magic of Shrinky Dinks and My ASF After Dark Experience

My first semester at StemCOMM VIP offered both excitement and trepidation when I learned about the ASF After Dark event. Since high school, I...
Jennifer Light

Is Love Truly Blind? An Analysis of the Popular Dating Show

From its initial debut on Netflix in 2020, Love is Blind has captured audiences and secured itself as one of the most popular dating...
Amy Nguyen

The Joy of Humanity and Clothing: Growing Culture and Protecting Our...

While exploring the world of clothing and textiles, I created a collage of videos based off what I consider to be “The Joy of...