today i learned (til)
The Art of Boredom
Introduction
Recently, I found myself unable to do nothing, even for a few minutes. It’s like my body itches to be occupied. I think it...
Nature’s Architect and Engineer: Beavers!
Unironically, beavers are genuinely one of my favorite animals! With their chunky bodies, fluffy fur, five-toed webbed hind feet, five-finger hands, orange bucked teeth,...
I love sharks, maybe you should too!
“Fish are friends, not food.” - Bruce from Finding Nemo. When I watched Disney’s Finding Nemo (2003) as a child, I was absolutely horrified...
The Marine Colonizers: Lionfish
Introduction:
As I scrolled through YouTube to look for something to watch, I came across a Short (the term for the vertical, short-form video format...
Your Phone Is Listening to Your Conversations
You mention wanting new running shoes to a friend, and suddenly your Instagram is flooded with sneaker ads. Creepy, right? This happens so often...
Why Your Coffee Tastes Different Every Morning (And It’s Not Just...
You've probably noticed it: some mornings your coffee is absolutely perfect, and other days that same bag of beans tastes... off. Maybe a little...
Why Do We Hiccup?
References
Fodstad, H., & Kelly, P. J. (2007). Hiccups—A 10-year review of anatomy, etiology and treatment. Acta Neurologica Scandinavica, 115(1), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0404.2006.00744.x
Kohse, E. K., Hollmann,...
Macroevolution: The Big Picture of Life’s Changes
When most people think about evolution, they picture small changes happening over time, like finches developing different beak shapes or bacteria becoming resistant to...
The Race to Understand Mars: What Current Research Reveals
Mars has never been more accessible to human exploration. Right now, multiple spacecraft are actively studying the Red Planet, fundamentally reshaping our understanding of...
Strange Insect Encounter: The Human Instinct
Labor Day Encounter
On Labor Day this year, I visited West Point Dam, Georgia for a small family picnic. It’s supposedly a good spot for...