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 Science Behind Pickled Vegetables and Their Longevity
Pickled vegetables have a long shelf life, which is achieved through a combination of preservation techniques and science. Acidity, salinity, and microbial activity in...
The Science of Baking: Know Your Dough
One of my absolute favorite hobbies is baking, so I wanted to not only share my experience with baking but also discuss the science...
The Psychology of Fear and Why We Seek it Out
If you’re a fan of Halloween, there’s a good chance you partook in one of America’s favorite passtimes this spooky season: watching a great...
Navigating Transition in Higher Education – An Analysis of Transfer Students...
While often an overlooked and unrepresented population consisting of 1,252,418 students, or roughly 15% of the undergraduate student population at public 4-year institutions, transfer...
Now You See It! – The Science of Misdirection in Magic
Magicians have been performing seemingly impossible feats to awe-struck audiences for millennia. With a simple flick of a hand or snap of a finger,...
Navigating the Side-effects of Gel Nail Polish
Rise to Popularity
Gel nail polish has become popular through the internet and social media platforms such as TikTok for its durability and easy application....