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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...
What if humans weren’t meant to be here… like at all
What if humans weren't meant to be here… like at all
What if the first human to ever think for themselves didn’t ask how to...
Summer Nostalgia: Why are Scientists Studying how Fireflies Glow?
Introduction:
You step outside on a warm summer night to see a dark sea with little, intermittent flashes of light. Catching fireflies is a nostalgic...
What’s really happening in your cup of coffee?
It’s incredible how one sip of coffee in the morning can make you feel more awake, focused, and ready to take on the day....
How Pymol Lets You Visualize DNA in 3D
Have you ever wondered how scientists look at proteins or DNA? Here’s the secret- they don’t actually look at physical molecules all that often!...
Microscopic Masterpiece
This may be bad to admit, but I love a good TikTok scroll. It’s probably not the best use of my time, but I’ve...
Matcha: More Than Just a Trend
After going viral on social media in the early to mid 2020s, matcha – a traditional Japanese green tea drink – now has a...