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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...
Thalidomide: What is it?
Thalidomide was originally created in Germany to be a non-addictive sedative with a lower risk of dependency for sleep. The drug became popular because...
Anima-Toons! Baby Fever
Anima-Toons! Baby Fever
Did you know that a newborn kangaroo is the size of a lima bean and that echidnas lay eggs because these two...
Why Laughing at Memes With Friends is Good For You
You find a funny meme on the Internet. You chuckle to yourself and decide to show your friend. They start giggling which makes you...
Bananas Are Dying. Again.
You’ve probably eaten a banana before. You’ve probably even eaten one this week in a smoothie, in a baked good, or just by itself...
To Vibe or Not to Vibe
We’ve all been there: your friends pass you the aux cord at a party and you play your favorite songs only to be met...
The Sound of Calm
This meme made the rounds on the internet, claiming that a song can significantly reduce anxiety.
The song was even named one of Time Magazine's...