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...
The Mechanics of Oreo Twisting
Oreo cookies, beloved for their delicious combination of creamy filling and wafer layers, have become the subject of a scientific study exploring the mechanical...
Secrets of Animal Immortality
Senescence and Telomeres
Biological aging, scientifically known as senescence, involves changes in an organism's biology after maturity. Telomeres, repetitive DNA sequences at chromosome ends, play...
Autonomous Vehicles: The Road Ahead
Autonomous vehicles (or "self-driving cars") was once a fantasy only seen in sci-fi shows and little kid's drawings; but today, they are rapidly becoming...
Demystifying Transgender Healthcare
Fueled by misinformation, transgender healthcare has become a flashpoint of political controversy in recent years. Here at Charged, we're going to debunk the myths...
Possible New Therapies for Deadly Neural Tube Defects!
Neural Tube Defects (NTDs) are a type of birth defect that can impact the brain, spine, or spinal cord during the early stages of...
My DNA Replication Rap! Effort to Teach Students Science In Ways...
Continuing from the previous post, I want to highlight more raps that I have been creating to teach students basic science related topics. In...