Why do patterns of sound have so much power over us, stirring our emotions, evoking memories, and leaving a permanent impact on us? Music has been an integral part of human culture for centuries, from the bards of ancient civilization…
In the medieval era, medicinal practices were influenced by a blend of herbalism, superstition, and early medical theories. This led to an array of home remedies, some effective, some strange, some which should never be practiced today, that people of…
The night sky has captured people’s imagination for cultures across the world throughout human history. From the ancient Mesopotamians and Egyptians to the Mayans and Greeks, ancient people used the stars to shape their beliefs, practices, and societies. One such…
The 17th and 18th centuries were a time of profound transformation in Europe in regards to thought, reason, skepticism, and empirical observation. This was nowhere more pronounced than during the Age of Enlightenment, its intellectual and philosophical movements leading to…
Few scientific quests have sought to unravel the essence of what makes us human as the Human Genome Project. The Human Genome Project (HGP) began with the US Department of Energy launching a study to detect genetic mutations about atomic…
Ever wonder what your undergraduate science education would have been like if you attended university during the Middle Ages? We can understand this by exploring the science curriculum of students at Oxford University during the 14th century and how it…
We’ve all experienced that urge to open our mouths wide, take a deep breath, and stretch our facial muscles. But why do we yawn, and what explains the phenomenon of contagious yawning? Scientifically, yawning is the synchronized motion of the…
Working behind the scenes of an event can be an eye-opening experience, especially when it’s a science show with a unique twist. That’s exactly what happened when I had the opportunity to be a part of the Atlanta Science Festival’s…