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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...
Evolution of Programming
The Origins (1840s-1940s)
1843: Ada Lovelace's Algorithm
The history of programming begins with Ada Lovelace, a British aristocrat that was educated in mathematics and science. In...
If Vibranium Were Real: The Chemistry Behind Wakanda’s Supermetal
Sources:
"What Exactly Is Vibranium Metal?" – ever-roll.com"The Science of Wakanda Forever" – blogs.iu.edu/sciu"What Would It Take to Make Real Vibranium?" – snexplores.org
IRON MAN: Powered by PHYSICS (And a Little Genius)
Sources
"Engineering in Iron Man’s Suit" – physicsinmarvel.wordpress.com"The Physics of Iron Man" – science-abuse.net"Iron Man’s Suit Defies Physics — Mostly" – WIRED.com
IRON MAN: Powered by...
The Cat-astrophic Health of Persian Cats
These adorable flat-faced cats have existed since the 1600s from Mesopotamia which was later called Persia, giving these cats the name Persian. Today, they...
Hidden Vegetables & Essential Vitamins
We all know vitamins are important, but what do they actually do? Well, each vitamin has different benefits, with some playing multiple roles in...
The Amazing Race: Speed of Light Reflection
This semester marks my last contribution to planning and participating in events as a member of STEMComm. The last two semesters were eventful, and...