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...
Tech is in Bloom for Spring!
It’s currently spring at Georgia Tech, which means tons of flowers are in bloom. Around the end of March and beginning of April, students,...
Mandai Bird Paradise: Asia’s Biggest Aviary Sanctuary
The Mandai Bird Paradise is the biggest bird conservatory in Asia, inaugurated back in May 2023. As one of the six pillars of the...
Why Is Math So Hated?
“What’s your favorite subject?”
“I’m not sure… just definitely not math. What’s yours?”
“Oh, funny story…”
Ah yes, math, the subject notorious for being one of the...
Filling in the Gaps: Biases and Pareidolia
Our brains are amazing, allowing us to do so much. Even so, they aren’t perfect. Do you remember during COVID, you would meet people...
Why You Shouldn’t Go To Bed at 4 AM
Imagine the following scenario – it’s 2:15 am and you’re furiously typing away a final paper that is due before your 8 AM class...