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Aperture Science

Aperture Science is a fictional research corporation featured in the video game series "Portal." It is known for its advanced and often ethically questionable experiments, particularly involving portal technology—devices that create linked openings in space. The company is characterized by its quirky, humorous approach, with themes of innovation overshadowed by incompetence and neglect for human safety. The iconic AI, GLaDOS, who oversees the testing, adds to the darkly comedic atmosphere. Overall, Aperture Science represents both the promise and perils of scientific exploration, illustrating how the pursuit of knowledge can sometimes lead to unintended, chaotic consequences.