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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”
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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...
Treating U87 EGFP Glibolastoma Cells with Nickel Sulfate!
Part of the reward of being a Biomedical Engineer is the opportunity to explore fascinating and cutting-edge work that teaches me new skills and...
The Amazing Race: Citrus Circuit GoSTEM Reflection
This semester, STEMComm was invited to participate in the Latino College & STEM Fair, hosted for k-middle grade schoolers to engage and learn about...
All About Water Puppies
Hippopotamuses(not, hippomotami) are the third largest land mammal, following elephants and white rhinos. They are semi aquatic animals, so they enjoy the best of...
Is Immortality Possible?
We’ve only ever seen immortality on TV, but what if I told you, we seem to be closer to it than we think. In...
Late night studying: effects of warm and cool LED lamps
Are you trying to pick out the right kind of fluorescent LED light for your room? One search for light bulbs on amazon shows...
CAPTCHA: Are You A Robot?
When you interact with a website—whether you are creating an account, posting a comment, or making a purchase—you might be prompted to confirm that...