Sunday afternoon, I visited Hapa Honey Farm in Fullerton, where I gained a newfound appreciation for bees. Before visiting the farm, I hated bees and strayed away from those buzzing around me, but after wearing a bee suit and holding a hive of bees today, I fell in love with the way bees work. Watching the bees work their magic in the farm's flowering gardens was … [Read more...] about Hapa Honey Farm Visit to Nature’s Most Fascinating Workers
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Computing Finite-Time Lyapunov Exponent Fields around Airfoils
Welcome back. In this blog, I was hoping to take a short break from hydrodynamic stability, and share an old essay I have written about computing finite-time Lyapunov exponent (FTLE) fields to analyze Lagrangian coherent structures (LCSs): My project was to develop numerical integration code that could compute particle trajectories in unsteady flows. While previous … [Read more...] about Computing Finite-Time Lyapunov Exponent Fields around Airfoils
Heroin Chic: How Kate Moss Shaped (and Shocked) the ‘90s
"Kate Moss, a rockstar trapped in a supermodel's body." This famous TikTok sound captures the essence of Kate Moss—cool, rebellious, and undeniably iconic. Moss reshaped the fashion industry, leaving an impact that extends far beyond the runway. Her rock 'n' roll attitude, often reflected in her personal life and style, added a layer of edge that set her apart from the … [Read more...] about Heroin Chic: How Kate Moss Shaped (and Shocked) the ‘90s
More Than Just Hair: The Power of Black Women’s Hair
Hair holds deep cultural, personal, and social significance for Black women. For centuries, Black hair has been more than a fashion statement or a beauty choice — it’s a cultural symbol shaped by history, creativity, and even resistance. Through various hairstyles, from natural afros to braids or locs, Black women have found ways to express their individuality and reclaim their … [Read more...] about More Than Just Hair: The Power of Black Women’s Hair
The Lotus Effect: How the Lotus’s self-cleaning super power
If you take a look at a pond, especially if somewhere in Asia's many ponds and lakes, you may notice that the lotus flower emerges pristine and unblemished from murky waters. This magical ability to remain clean has fascinated scientists and engineers for decades, leading to groundbreaking innovations in self-cleaning technologies. The lotus leaf's self-cleaning … [Read more...] about The Lotus Effect: How the Lotus’s self-cleaning super power