By Sam Cadwell If you’re a fan of comic superheroes, some suspension of disbelief is required. The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe explains the amazing Spider-Man’s ability to climb walls as his ability to “enhance the flux of inter-atomic attractive forces on surfaces he touches, increasing the coefficient of friction between that surface and himself.” … [Read more...] about WEIRD SCIENCE: Wall Crawling with Directional Adhesion
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Trust me, I’m premed: Ebola Outbreak
As many may have noticed, there has been a recent outbreak of Ebola in West Africa. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it is the largest outbreak in history. Due to Ebola being contagious, deadly, and without a cure or vaccination, I decided to start off my entries with this happy topic. Symptoms generally begin a little over a week after contracting … [Read more...] about Trust me, I’m premed: Ebola Outbreak
Daily Design: Food on Instagram
On instagram, people pride themselves on how good their food looks, and they are not afraid to show it. A handful of popular hastags such as #foodporn, #foodies, and #foodofinstagram has filled up newsfeeds for people to be jealous. The way in which food is being served has taken a new art form that has caught many peoples attention. Mason jars full of lemonade with a … [Read more...] about Daily Design: Food on Instagram
The Evolution of Entertainment: Films of the Future
As we are nearing the year 2015, one film is on everyone’s minds: "Back to the Future II". In this famous 1985 movie, the protagonist (Marty McFly) travels 30 years into the future. There, he finds a world with numerous technological advancements. One of the most cliche future inventions includes the flying car. Although this movie takes its own twists and turns as the conflict … [Read more...] about The Evolution of Entertainment: Films of the Future
Ms. Watson’s Speech Creates High Wattage Reactions
"I remember when your mom and I went on our first date and she said something that stuck with me, 'if you stand for nothing, you'll fall for anything’, it blew my mind and I respected her for those words", my dad once told me. I have found that this is a good quote to live by, yet it is a hard quote to live by. When you are the lone beacon standing out for a cause, quivering in … [Read more...] about Ms. Watson’s Speech Creates High Wattage Reactions