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Psychology’s Replication Crisis
One of the cornerstones of modern science is the criterion of replicability. Replicability is the idea that if a phenomenon is real, it should...
Why do I sneeze when I step out into the sun?
Have you ever stepped out into the sun after a long day of sitting inside and suddenly felt the urge to sneeze?
Usually, sneezing is...
Procrastination Reflection
Have you ever questioned yourself why it felt so natural to delay things that need to be done? This happens to everyone at all...
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...
Music Influence in Daily Life
Have you ever heard that one’s emotions can be greatly influenced by music alone? Music can be used to manipulate the philosophy of a...
Yanny or Laurel? The Sound that Divided the Internet
Yanny or Laurel? The Sound that Divided the Internet
One chaotic week in 2018, the internet was torn apart by one singular audio clip. Two...
The Dress that Broke the Internet
The Dress that Broke the Internet
I’m sure everyone has heard of this dress before, right? If you are not familiar, the picture of this...
The Magic of Cake Mix
When I was first learning to bake, I always wondered what was so special about ready-made mixes. In my mind, cake really wasn’t that...