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...
Coloring Space Green
“It appears a colonization of the moon could become a reality,” state Cornell University researchers R. W. Langhans and D. R. Dreesen hopefully in...
All About the April 2024 Eclipse
Eclipses are captivating astronomical phenomena that occur when the alignment of celestial bodies results in one object obscuring another, either partially or entirely. This...
What’s Up (Literally) With Cloud Seeding?
Dubai, one of the richest and driest cities in the world, is flooding. Many have been quick to blame cloud seeding, a climate-engineering strategy...
Growing Red Gold
Saffron is the world's most expensive spice. Its rich red stigmas and the difficulty in growing and harvesting it lend it the name of...
Beats to Cellularly Divide To
When it comes to learning key biological concepts, it can be helpful to connect new material to something you’re familiar with or passionate about....
What Even Is Cuteness?
Have you ever seen something so cute you want to squeeze it? Maybe it was a puppy or kitten, or perhaps a teddy bear...