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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...
Neuroethics: expanding horizons
I LOVE science. From genetics to astronomy, neuroscience to botany, this branch of knowledge endears me with its concrete facts, equations, and straightforward answers.
Engineering?...
The Paleo Phenomenon
It seems like every other day, a friend of mine declares a newfound dedication to the Paleo Diet. Nicknamed the “Caveman Diet,” Paleo is...
Biology bucket list: algal blooms
Greetings biophiles! What do algal blooms, great white sharks, and okapis all have in common? They’re all absolutely fascinating and they're all on my...
Mistaken concepts: the taste buds
OK, kids, we need to talk. No, you’re not in trouble. The people in trouble are health, anatomy, and psychology teachers who try to...
Let me check in the back: how 3D printing will revolutionize...
Allow me to transport your mind for a moment. The year is 1999, being an “internet company” is still a viable business model, and...
Baaah Bye, Kudzu!
Would you ever think sheep could be used in the place of a lawn mower? How could an animal do the same job as...