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Introduction: The Problem with Wet Raincoats Imagine walking through rain and not seeing a single wet spot on your raincoat afterward. Most rain jackets protect you from getting soaked, but when the storm passes, you’re often left with dark streaks…
Have you ever heard that one’s emotions can be greatly influenced by music alone? Music can be used to manipulate the philosophy of a person from a young age. It can calm down or bring discomfort to an adult. Music…
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…
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 agree whether it was blue and black…
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…