Yanny or Laurel? The Sound that Divided the Internet One chaotic week in 2018, the internet was torn apart by one singular audio clip. Two syllables, repeated over and over, sparked worldwide confusion. I was a voice saying “Yanny”…
Odds are, as a consumer you’ve likely glanced at a food label in your lifetime. Though, for some, more than a quick glimpse is necessary, as the intricate details can be the difference between health or illness. This really applies…
The Dress that Broke the Internet I’m sure everyone has heard of this dress before, right? If you are not familiar, the picture of this dress went viral a few years ago because everyone on the internet could not…
When I was first learning to bake, I always wondered what was so special about ready-made mixes. In my mind, cake really wasn’t that complicated. Most cake recipes that I found online always called for some combination of flour, sugar,…
Wildfire seasons are becoming longer and more intense, and the speed at which a fire is detected can determine how much damage it ultimately causes. To improve early detection, researchers and government agencies are turning to an unexpected tool: satellites…
Artificial-intelligence technology is beginning to transform one of the oldest tools in science: the microscope. Researchers at institutions such as UCLA and Caltech are developing AI-powered microscopes capable of analyzing samples in real time, flagging unusual cells, and helping scientists…
Imagine putting on a headset, picking up a 3D-printed lab tool, and suddenly you’re in a virtual chemistry lab- pouring colorful liquids, watching reactions bubble and swirl, all without spilling a drop. That’s not science fiction anymore. At Arizona State…
Every system in our body is connected, and every process in it is affected by all others. When two processes affect each other in a bidirectional manner, they are called axes. Scientists have recently looked into the gut-skin-brain axis, or…