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Fabrican: Taking a Piece of Chemistry onto the Catwalk

One of the most valuable experiences for any designer or innovator is the process of mastering new fields of knowledge to better guide and inform creative decisions. Almost every new problem or project requires designers to think of new ways…

Daguerreo-what? The Chemistry Behind Early Photography!

Before smartphones and DSLRs were everywhere, photography was a physical, hands-on process. I’ll give you a quick overview of the chemistry behind the first type of photograph, the daguerreotype! Daguerreotypes were invented by Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre in France in 1839. They…

How Ink Becomes Art

A Brief History of Tattooing Tattoos have been part of history for thousands of years, serving as cultural markers, expressions of identity, and art. There are many methods of tattooing, such as stick and poke with a mallet and needle…

Hidden Vegetables & Essential Vitamins

We all know vitamins are important, but what do they actually do? Well, each vitamin has different benefits, with some playing multiple roles in important bodily functions. The oxygen transfer from our lungs to our cells, for example, depends on…

The Science of Baking: Know Your Dough

One of my absolute favorite hobbies is baking, so I wanted to not only share my experience with baking but also discuss the science behind common baking ingredients. We’re going to be exploring five different ingredients: yeast, cream of tartar,…

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…