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...
Kidneys: The Innocent Bystanders
When we purchase over-the-counter medicines, there’s often an assumption of their relative safety and harmlessness. After all, most ‘dangerous’ compounds are protected behind a...
Atomic Bombs and Nuclear Chain Reactions: Are We Doomed?
“I am become death, the destroyer of worlds.” The fear of the atomic bomb was felt not only by the citizens who feared enduring...
From Chaos to Calm: The Benefits of Organizing Your Space
Being a Georgia Tech student sure does come with its ups and downs. There are times during the semester when your life is great,...
Collaboration is Key!
As a senior in college, about to graduate with an engineering degree, I've come to actually appreciate the dreaded "group project" - and trust...
The Flower Power Behind Gene Silencing
Have you heard the story about some scientists trying to turn purple petunias more purple, and instead the petunias threw a tantrum and turned...
Infectious Diseases, Immune System and Vaccines
Since ancient times the causes of severe infectious diseases in humans have been puzzling to people. Specifically, the recurrence of outbreaks, the severity of...