Man, you just can’t get away from these things. The modern world, and even most of the ancient world wouldn’t be the same without them. They have allowed mankind to navigate the Earth, build computers, make sound, and pin your mediocre test scores up on the refrigerator. Because I’m such a dedicated person, I took the time to […]
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Read more "Thermionic Emission Makes for the Warmest Sound"I love ice cream. I love fried stuff. When the marriage of two culinary genius come together, they create the perfect blend of gluttonous joy. Deep fried ice cream is deeply engrained in my childhood memories; we used to order it all the time from our local sushi joint who only had two flavors: green tea ice cream […]
Read more "Deep Fried Ice Cream, or The Thermal Conductivity of Pound Cake"It’s 2015, and the U.S. Senate has just voted that global climate change “is real and not a hoax”. Two thousand and fifteen! AD! All this talk about climate change in recent years has shifted the world’s attention to alternative sources of energy and the technologies that can help bring humankind closer to being green. One […]
Read more "They Should Call Them “Einstein Panels”"Say what you will about the tyranny of African warlords or the tyranny of a certain massive multi-company cartel, but diamonds have held the interest of humans for centuries. As a symbol of lasting love, they’re the most popular gemstone to be set in engagement and wedding rings. This has earned them the title “a girl’s […]
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