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Unusual Units of Measurement As early as kindergarten, we are taught to measure things here in the U.S. using inches, feet, and centimeters. Later we are taught that volume is measured in cubic meters (m^3), and that time is measured…
Introduction When my professor assigned a new project in my CS 4641 class, Machine Learning, I felt panic begin to set in. All I could think of was my unpleasant experience from a couple weeks back. I had never coded…
Introduction The authors of “Enriched environment exposure accelerates rodent driving skills”, published in Behavioral Brain Research, conducted an experiment intended to study the impact of the environment on the efficacy of stress-releasing mental health treatments in lab rats. This study…
To pursue beauty, people will use makeup, creams, and even plastic surgery. But, would you spread your own blood on your face? Wait, Your Own Blood? Earlier this year, these treatments, known as ‘blood facials’ or ‘vampire facials’ became well…
Psychology Comics Interlude Psychology is one of the most relevant and interesting science fields that pertain to humans. Psychology is the science of mind and behavior, and it includes the study of conscious and unconscious phenomena, as well as our…
Begin by taking this fun quiz! –> Are These More “Bouba” Or “Kiki”? (buzzfeed.com) Were you among the majority that named the spiky figure Kiki and the round figure Bouba? It seems that this is the case for many individuals.…
Introduction The green tree frog (Hyla cinerea) is a bright green, average sized frog. Adults are about an inch or two long, with females typically being slightly larger than the males. Most green tree frogs have a white stripe down…
Introduction Great blue herons are part of the Ardea genus, which is a genus of birds that includes the herons, egrets, and bitterns. These birds are typically pretty large in size, with lengths usually greater than 80–100 cm. You’re most…