We all perceive the world in distinct ways. Sometimes, a friend might offer a different solution to a problem; other times, a classmate may suggest an alternative viewpoint to a class discussion. It’s easy enough... Read More
If your friend bounced a single tennis ball towards you, you might find it easy to catch it. If they told you to focus and catch only one specific ball among a few, you might... Read More
Picture Teen Titan’s Cyborg’s multipurpose cybernetic arm cannon, Doctor Otto Octavius’ mechanical limbs, and the Winter Soldier’s vibranium arm. It seems crazy to imagine such scientifically accurate and effective pieces of technology, but in reality,... Read More
Imagine possessing the superpower to resist blinking upon exposure to a flash of light. In real life, you would not be able to resist this urge due to the corneal reflex— a sudden and involuntary... Read More
“Oregon is legalizing mushrooms. Ketamine can be delivered to your home. People are microdosing LSD to treat pandemic-related anxiety, and Wall Street is pouring billions into companies that sell mind-altering drugs.” These were the opening... Read More
Did anyone else feel a shudder run through their spine upon hearing the news: “UC San Diego will be reverting to remote learning until January 17th?” If not then, perhaps a shivering twinge of deja... Read More
Many kids who watched Star Wars became fascinated by Luke Skywalker’s robot companions, R2-D2 and C-3PO. They wondered if life would be more exciting in the company of robots and thought about the unique ways... Read More
From expansive blackouts in California to enormous wildfires in Australia, it seems that wildfires are becoming a more prominent issue around the world. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been tracking wildfire data since the... Read More
With an average weight of 330,000 pounds and a vocalization of up to 188 decibels (which can be heard 160 kilometers away), the blue whale stands as the largest and loudest animal on Earth. Their... Read More
Let’s talk about poop. Every day, we ingest food. Whether it’s from your favorite taco truck or your own kitchen, we need to eat to survive. So, how does this meal transform into energy? The... Read More