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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”
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...
AI, Font Pairing, and Font Psychology
To me, choosing what font to use is the most fun part of a design process. However, it's almost sometimes the most difficult. Your...
Our Science Fashion Show, and My Part In It!
During the planning for the science fashion show, I found myself feeling a bit behind. I am not typically great at outreach and that...
Dinos with… luscious lips?
Dinosaurs may have looked... different.
When you think of a T. rex, you think of scary sharp teeth sticking out of a giant mouth. While...
Tiny Organisms Solve Giant Problems
The Plastic Problem
A pressing issue our world is facing is "The Plastic Problem." Humans have been creating harmful, non-biodegradable plastics and other materials for...
What Really Happened to the Dinosaurs?
What was the true cause of the infamous mass extinction at the end of the Cretaceous period? In this article, we will be evaluating...