Artifacts

By: Aaron Chambers

Human beings have always eaten a diverse cornucopia of foods.  Among many types of foods, spicy food reigns supreme as the bringer of tears and a burning sensation in the mouth.  This is due to the properties of capsaicin, a chemical found in peppers, and peppers being used in many spicy foods.  Capsaicin affects [...]

by Andrew Robertson
It doesn’t take much to blame a disaster like Hurricane Katrina on an act of God or on uncontrollable circumstances. Be reminded that nature, in all its beauty, has the power to destroy anything humans build. When the hurricane hit the Gulf coast on August 25, 2005, the levees separating Lake Pontchartrain [...]

by Chris Brown
It is crucial that a scholarly journal develop over time to adapt to the advancing needs and demands of its readers. Every change, though not always drastic, should be an attempt to improve the quality of information provided and expand on research already published. Physics of Thin Films is a highly [...]