today i learned (til)
“Quacking the Code” – Rubber Ducks in IT
When asked to think about a rubber duck, the average person would probably envision a yellow toy that kids play with, usually when taking...
Lava Lamps – A Surprising Beacon of Light for Internet Encryption
In the realm of Internet security, where digital threats loom large and data protection is paramount, innovative solutions often emerge from unexpected sources. One...
The Syrinx: The Musical Instrument For Rose-Ringed Parakeets
The rose-ringed parakeet (Psittacula krameri) also known as the ring-necked parakeet, is a medium-sized bird species that is native to the Indian subcontinent as...
Caffeine: A Neuroprotective Agent Against Adenosine Receptors
Effects of Caffeine
Caffeine a widely consumed psychoactive stimulant mostly found in drinks such as coffee, tea, matcha, and other popular energy drinks is known...
Uncanny Valley
One month ago, my boyfriend and I went to Savannah for a visit. I’ve always heard there are a lot of nice little stores down pedestrian...
Gringo Perdido — King of the Road
“A repo man’s job is always intense” movie Repo Man (1984)
Field biologists get themselves into situations that other normal people, including other scientists, just...
1984 in 2020
The Chinese government has recently decided that the Chinese people are in need of some form of formalized credit system for the purpose of...
How Corals Changed My Life
I’m a fifth year undergraduate at the Georgia Institute of Technology studying industrial and systems engineering, and I plan to attend graduate school this...
5 Alternative Facts on Climate Change Disproved
Government officials are making several claims about one of today's hottest topics, climate change, yet are lacking some scientific proof...
1. Global Warming is a...