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Nature’s Architect and Engineer: Beavers!
Unironically, beavers are genuinely one of my favorite animals! With their chunky bodies, fluffy fur, five-toed webbed hind feet, five-finger hands, orange bucked teeth,...
I love sharks, maybe you should too!
“Fish are friends, not food.” - Bruce from Finding Nemo. When I watched Disney’s Finding Nemo (2003) as a child, I was absolutely horrified...
The Marine Colonizers: Lionfish
Introduction:
As I scrolled through YouTube to look for something to watch, I came across a Short (the term for the vertical, short-form video format...
Introduction: The Problem with Wet Raincoats
Introduction: The Problem with Wet Raincoats
Imagine walking through rain and not seeing a single wet spot on your raincoat afterward. Most rain jackets protect...
The Mystery of Dark Oxygen: Understanding the Viral Phenomenon
In July of 2024, oxygen was discovered on the ocean floor where no light nor plants were present. After various tests, it seems as...
Why Is Sleep So Important?
Many of us are consistently sleep deprived. On average, children need 8-10 hours of sleep per night and adults need 7-9 hours per night...
Rating Neurotransmitters by (Personal Preference?)
What is a neurotransmitter?
Neurotransmitters are the chemical messengers used for communication between neurons. They are released into the synapse (gap between neurons) by the...
Virtual Nature: Could it yield the same effects?
I recently went on my first backpacking trip and was able to spend my time immersed in a natural environment. Among those trees and...
GaTech Taking Steps to Improve Mental Health!
As of this semester, Georgia Tech has become a JED Campus! This is a designation given to universities that put systems and programs in...
The Magical Goo!
Have you ever heard of Oobleck? I first discovered this substance, a mixture of water and cornstarch, while doing a science experiment in elementary...