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Legend of Sumeria: A Scientific and Artistic Read

Are you looking for a book to read that’s fun, and action packed with science? Check out Legend of Sumeria! It’s a new graphic novel by co-creators Biju Parekkadan and Jay Webb, with amazing illustrations from lead illustrator Anthony Lagaipa,…

Sending Out an S.O.S.

For a long time, scientists have known that plants respond to their surroundings. There are flowers that open during the day and close at night and many plants will grow towards a light source whenever possible. However, it has also…

Mum’s the Word

When most people think of mummies, a strange mixture of ancient curses and toilet paper-wrapped Halloween costumes come to mind. It comes as no surprise that the concept of mummies is linked to the magical and superstitious- after all; it…

Fighting Physics

Though some may view it as violent, martial arts are an integral part of many cultures around the world. While some were created for warfare, such as Indonesia’s Pencak Silat, others, like China’s Kung Fu, were created to be an extension…

Why do we forget our dreams?

You are halfway through saving a doomsday world from extraterrestrials or spending a night with a lost lover, when suddenly the sound of your alarm enters these storylines and comes to spoil the party. We’ve all been there, the feeling…

The Primary Colors are What?!

It’s about that time of the year where projects are due. You want to create a fantastic looking poster to present your research in a neat editing software. Yet you’re having trouble choosing the correct colors. Or wait, is it…

Anxiety

 Exams……projects……homework assignments, it never ends! In turn, the anxiety begins to manifest. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, an estimated 19.1% of U.S. adults had any anxiety disorder in the past year. Sadly, for many yellow jackets, anxiety has…