Especially after the Pandemic, the travel industry is booming now more than ever. As such, there is a lot of innovation happening in the space, especially with regards to digital tools such as extended reality. The obvious first thought is that XR could in many ways replace the experience of travel, as you are able to be transported anywhere with the click of the … [Read more...] about XR and the Future of Travel
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Neuroinflammation and Depression- Part 1
Depression is a mood disorder that involves a sad mood or loss of pleasure in normal activities (NIH). It can have impacts on cognition, motivation, and emotional reactions. It’s important to find treatment to improve the quality of life and functional abilities of those who suffer from depressive disorders. When focusing on biological risks for depression, most research … [Read more...] about Neuroinflammation and Depression- Part 1
XR and the Music Industry
In the past couple of years, significant strides have been made in the intersection of extended reality and music. In this blog post, I’ll discuss some of the up-and-coming applications of XR in the music industry. As the music industry embraces the boundless possibilities offered by XR, the way we consume, create, and appreciate music is undergoing a revolutionary … [Read more...] about XR and the Music Industry
First-Order Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations and the Method of Characteristics
Partial differential equations govern the universe, and most of these equations are nonlinear. This poses a challenge to engineers because nonlinear equations are difficult to solve. In many cases, there is no explicit formula for a solution and it often takes several pages of mathematical arguments to prove whether or not a solution even exists. However, with some clever … [Read more...] about First-Order Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations and the Method of Characteristics
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 2 Episode 22 Allegory on Queerness and the Coming Out Experience
Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a famous American TV show that aired from 1997 to 2003 for seven seasons. The show follows the main character Buffy Summers, a high school student who is also a chosen vampire slayer. She has been given the power and responsibility to fight against vampires, demons, and other supernatural beings that threaten the world. Buffy and her friends navigate … [Read more...] about Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 2 Episode 22 Allegory on Queerness and the Coming Out Experience