Sara Moore | Science Editor On Nov. 4, the community gathered at the Lyric Theater in downtown Wooster, not to watch a film, but to attend this month’s Wooster Science Café. November’s lecture was titled “The Chemistry of Flavor,” and was presented by Joe Vaughan and …
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What is cloud computing and how does it work?
Jonathan Rueffer Science Editor The cloud is an integral part of every online experience: omnipresent, intangible and can magically back up the photos on your phone. But what exactly is the cloud? The cloud is a network of servers on the internet that provide on-demand …
Sustainably Spooky: An eco-friendly Halloween celebration
Jonathan Rueffer Science Editor On Monday, Oct. 27, the Office of Sustainability hosted an event for the spooky season called “Sustainable Samhain.” The event took place from 5-7 p.m. at the Kenarden fire pit. Tables from various organizations and local businesses lined the walking path …
Growing life after death: green burials
Sara Moore | Science Editor What happens when you die? Spiritually, no one really knows. Physically, your body is typically prepared for your eternal rest in the form of burial or cremation. According to the National Funeral Directors Association’s 2025 cremation and burial report, 63% of …
An Ocean Discovery Lecture Series: History under the sea
Sara Moore | Science Editor On Sept. 25, The College of Wooster welcomed Dr. Elizabeth C. Sibert from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI). Sibert’s talk, titled “A Microfossil History From the Bottom of the Sea: Sharks, Fish, Mass Extinctions and 85 Million Years of Global …
What is ChatGPT and how does it work?
Jonathan Rueffer | Science Editor ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence (AI) applications have become increasingly widespread and impactful, including in academic settings where ChatGPT’s conversational power can be used for studying, research and writing. The unprecedented scale and capabilities of ChatGPT make it increasingly important …