today i learned (til)
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...
If Vibranium Were Real: The Chemistry Behind Wakanda’s Supermetal
Sources:
"What Exactly Is Vibranium Metal?" – ever-roll.com"The Science of Wakanda Forever" – blogs.iu.edu/sciu"What Would It Take to Make Real Vibranium?" – snexplores.org
IRON MAN: Powered by PHYSICS (And a Little Genius)
Sources
"Engineering in Iron Man’s Suit" – physicsinmarvel.wordpress.com"The Physics of Iron Man" – science-abuse.net"Iron Man’s Suit Defies Physics — Mostly" – WIRED.com
IRON MAN: Powered by...
The Cat-astrophic Health of Persian Cats
These adorable flat-faced cats have existed since the 1600s from Mesopotamia which was later called Persia, giving these cats the name Persian. Today, they...
Hidden Vegetables & Essential Vitamins
We all know vitamins are important, but what do they actually do? Well, each vitamin has different benefits, with some playing multiple roles in...
The Amazing Race: Speed of Light Reflection
This semester marks my last contribution to planning and participating in events as a member of STEMComm. The last two semesters were eventful, and...
Uses of Medical Marijuana
Medical marijuana is an issue that has drawn significant debate. As of 2025, it has been legalized for medical use in 39 states (and...