Batty or Bacterial?
On The Origin of the Western Vampire The myth of a devilish creature draining the life force (blood) of a community was brought to life by European peasants. In the 1730s, this being was dubbed “vampire”, which came from the…
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How The Science of Neuroplasticity Can Help You
What is Neuroplasticity? Neuroplasticity seems like something a person would read about in a science-fiction novel. How can the brain, a seemingly unchanging mass of brain-goo, be constantly re-modelling and changing itself? As crazy as it seems, research has shown…
Elizebeth Smith Friedman: A Forgotten American Hero
An illustrated tribute to the most brilliant code-breaker you’ve never heard of. Ever since reading The Woman Who Smashed Codes by Jason Fagone, I have been fascinated by the life of Elizebeth Smith Friedman, a woman who was by all means…
The Science of Hand Dryers
Do you consciously consider the most sanitary way to wash your hands while washing them? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (the CDC), the correct process for washing your hands is (1) wet your hands, (2) apply…
Battle of the Hands: Mittens vs. Gloves
Tis the season for frozen fingers and numb thumbs trying to type on a small phone keyboard. If you’re like me, you like We can wear puffy coats but our hands are unprotected from the wintry winds. So how should…
Venomous Viperidae
I think it’s important to clear the air before we dive in: I am terrified of snakes. Despite never being harmed or attacked by a snake, I have a shaking fear of these slithering reptiles (even a picture can raise…
Eight Gifts under $40 for STEM Nerds
As the holidays approach, you’re probably panicking about finding the perfect gift to get your nerdy friends in STEM while sticking to a college budget. Look no further; I have compiled a list of the best science gifts under $35…
Watch what you touch at airports
The temperature is cold as you wait in the security line at the airport. The line is going slowly and the TSA is constantly notifying the travelers about what to do when it is their turn to put their items…