What is an illusion? According to one definition, an illusion is “a mismatch between the immediate visual impression and the actual properties of the object,” said Michael Bach, a vision scientist, and professor of neuron biophysics at the University of Freiburg Eye Hospital in Freiburg, Germany. Essentially, an illusion “tricks your eyes” so to speak....
Although some experts claim that they can predict and potentially influence the sex of one’s child during conception, most parents choose to remain surprised. But that doesn’t mean that they stop trying for the gender they want, and in this case, it was a baby girl. The Y chromosome has always been a strong factor...
“No matter how big a movie is, I never want it to be just another gig.” — Denzel Washington Once again, Netflix resurges interest in an almost forgotten movie. Streaming services have allowed audiences to view numerous titles and fall in love with stories they wouldn’t have discovered otherwise. Think of comedy shows like Community...
Ever wonder what happens to old wind turbines when they can no longer function? Well, the Re-Wind Research Project is investigating different ways to dispose of them. For now, they end up in landfills, where they keep piling up. However, Re-Wind is exploring its potential use in engineering and architectural structures. So far, they propose...
In July 2020, surveys found that 52% of young adults live at home with their parents. This makes sense since many people in this age group were negatively affected financially by the pandemic. [1] Not having to pay expensive rent is a great perk. However, the unemployed son in this situation seemed to take advantage...
Sleeping in an unheated home in the dead of winter isn’t that far from sleeping right in the bitter cold. Josh and Stacy Lemonds from Oklahoma knew it was a dangerous path to tread, attempting to stay in their cold house. Their heating system wasn’t working because the wiring on the meter was in bad...
The minute you ask a grandparent about their grandchild, they cease to be a stranger and turn into a friend. They always have some funny stories and their faces cannot hide their excitement. The bond between the two is special. However, as it turns out, it goes beyond that; the relationship is mutually beneficial for...
Trinity Smith saw a post about mysterious barking on Mount Bross. She grew concerned there was a dog who needed her help. Plus, the mountain was close to her home. So she set out on a hike to find the source of the barking. “I was laying in bed last Wednesday scrolling through the pics...
Elephant populations are at risk, but fortunately, there are heroes doing everything to save them. Including 24-hour care plus sleepovers. The caretakers from the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (DSWT) raise orphaned baby elephants in Kenya to ensure they grow into strong and healthy adults. Sleeping With Baby Elephants These baby elephants lost their families to...
By now, it’s no secret that Facebook has its issues. It collects the private data of its users and tracks their location from their phones. They monetize this data for advertisers, and this data has been leaked in the past, causing one of the many, many controversies Facebook faced. As Jake Moore, cybersecurity specialist at...
A national poll from the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital revealed that nearly two-thirds of mothers receive criticism for their parenting decisions. And as a mom, Caitlin Fladager is no stranger to judgemental people. However, of all parenting things to receive flack for, she is shamed for her kids having a sleepover at their grandparents once...
There’s a lot more to pilots and crews than what plane passengers see. But many people don’t get to view the extent of the training and hard work these people put into their jobs. Of course, after a smooth flight, it’s easy to assume that their positions aren’t that difficult. However, plane crew members are,...
