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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...
Friendly Fires
As climate change gets worse, more and more reports of disastrous forest fires have been hitting the news. But not all fires in the...
Lie Detector Pseudoscience: Why Polygraphs Fail
How often have you heard a mention of a machine called a “lie detector?” According to pop culture, members of law enforcement organizations, and...
Seeing Beneath the Surface: The Power and Limitations of PET-CT Imaging
When doctors want to see deeper into your body, PET-CT is a popular choice. It is a super powerful imaging tool that is widely...
Origami & Bio-inspired Design
You’ve probably seen pictures of origami before, or even folded some yourself! Origami is an ancient art form that originated in China in the...
Daguerreo-what? The Chemistry Behind Early Photography!
Before smartphones and DSLRs were everywhere, photography was a physical, hands-on process. I’ll give you a quick overview of the chemistry behind the first...
The Science Behind AI
When I wrote my first line of code in 8th grade, I found a passion that would grow with me through high school and...