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The Millennium Camera

By: Tyler Cline, Journalist
On top of Tumamoc Hill in Arizona there is a camera, but unlike traditional cameras, which take photos in less than a second, this camera will take a long exposure photo of the surrounding desert landscape of Tucson over a millennium or 1000 years. Due to its long exposure, it will show how the area has changed over time. Some parts will fade as they change, and turn into "ghosts" as the scenery changes.
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How A Saxophone Works

By: Gary Taylor, Journalist
The saxophone is used in all kinds of music, like jazz, ensemble music, and orchestra. But how does a saxophone work and how do you play it?
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The Secret to Animating Walk Cycles

The Secret to Animating Walk Cycles

By: Eva Huang, Journalist
It doesn’t matter what kind of animator you area - as long as you can animate a living being, you probably know how to animate walk cycles. Walk cycles are used everywhere, from movies to indie games to simple animations.
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What Makes Music Appealing

By: Gary Taylor, Journalist
Music is one of the most powerful forms of art. It has changed and grown over time with humans, and inspired many people. But have you ever wondered why you like music? In this article, i will explain the psychology behind why humans like music.
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The History Of Mickey Mouse

By: John Hebert, Journalist
Mickey Mouse, the cheerful and charismatic character created by Walt Disney, has captured the hearts of millions around the world since his debut in 1928. With his iconic round ears, white gloves, and infectious personality, Mickey Mouse quickly became a symbol of hope, joy, and imagination.
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Office Depot: The Office Super Store

Office Depot: The Office Super Store

By: Cristian Reinaga Claros, Journalist
Office Depot is a Office Supply store being one
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How Hearing Works

By: Michael James, Journalist
Hearing is a vital sense that enables us to experience the richness of the auditory world. From the vibrations in the air to the electrical signals in the brain, every step in the process of hearing is essential for our perception and understanding of sound.
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Lasers Deflected Using Just Air

Lasers Deflected Using Just Air

By: Brandon Sang-Zheng, Journalist
Similar to how differences in air density bend light in the Earth's atmosphere, the density variations in the grating could be harnessed to bend laser beams with precision.
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CGI In Movies

By: Will Cicale, Journalist

It is highly likely, if not true, that any person reading this has watched something with CGI in it at some point. Thanks to computer advancements in 3D modeling, you can't watch anything without some...

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Shepard’s Tone

By: Jorge Laboy-Bulancea, Journalist
Shepard's Tone is an auditory phenomenon that has captivated both scientists and artists since its discovery by cognitive scientist Roger Shepard in the 1960s. It is an auditory illusion that creates the perception of a continuous ascent or descent in pitch, despite there being no actual change in pitch.
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How Your Phone Screen Works

By: Desmond Kraft, Journalist
Have you ever wondered how you phone screen displays such detailed images? You probably already know about pixels, and how each pixel is made up of red, green, and blue light, but how does the phone turn each light on and off at will? There is not enough space for hundreds of thousands of wires or lightbulbs in there. So what is going on?
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The Science of Music

By: Jorge Laboy-Bulancea, Journalist
Humans have embraced music as an art form for thousands of years. It has the capacity to inspire, arouse, and even heal individuals.
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