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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...
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”
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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...
Reflections on Attending a Computer Science Education Conference
Attending the Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE) Conference in Toronto in March was truly an eye-opening experience for me. As a...
Why taking 5 to 10 minutes to eat out of your...
Imagine that you're a Georgia Tech student. Your day starts at 8:25 AM, with your first class, Systems Physiology, which you know you have...
A SAM-e Self-Experiment
The SAM-e Supplement: say goodbye to depression? TBD.
One year ago, as I was browsing the supplement aisle of Costco, a woman approached beside me....
Written on the Walls
Since my first year at Georgia Tech, I’ve loved the campus’s architecture. There’s a perfect blend of old highlights that are the landmarks you...
Mechanical Keyboards and the Psychology of ASMR
What are your hobbies? Do you participate in a sport, or do yoga, or grab a paintbrush and make some art? How about something...
The Science Behind Dyeing My Hair (with cool pics!)
Ten years ago, if you told me that I was going to dye my hair red when I was 21 years old, I would...