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Origami 101

What is Origami? Origami does not originate from a sole inventor, it was crafted over centuries by many different hands for various ceremonial purposes in Japan and even China (Robinson, 2026). The word we use today, origami, is derived from…

How to make glow in the dark cells

While these cells don’t technically glow in the dark, scientists have found ways to make cells fluorescent which means they glow when exposed to radiation such as UV light. When a cell has specific ions or proteins fluorescent proteins bind…

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 2nd century AD. It made its way to Japan around the 6th century, where it became…

How to Publish a HTML and JavaScript Game on GitHub

Recently, I took part in the Atlanta Science Festival 2025 STEM edition. The STEMcomm VIP team organized a version of Scavenger Hunt, and I was part of the CyberQuest Team. I was responsible for the Scavenger Hunt game, which needed…

Navigating the Side-effects of Gel Nail Polish

Rise to Popularity Gel nail polish has become popular through the internet and social media platforms such as TikTok for its durability and easy application. It is relatively new to the market so there is not much research done on…