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...
Common Cat-astrophes
Finding and trying (usually unsuccessfully) to pet street cats is often one of the highlights of my day. Nevertheless, it is always somewhat bittersweet...
Probiotics in Food
Probiotics are living microorganisms like bacteria and help intestinal issues. Issues that can be helped through probiotics are bloating, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), diarrhea,...
Neurotransmitter Notes: Serotonin + Oxytocin
Take two of our Neurotransmitter Notes! If you are in the midst of finals season like me, maybe you want something to cheer you...
We need to talk about the women founders of modern science:...
Born near Shanghai, China and later moving to the US, Chein-Shiung Wu was Chinese-American physicist at the forefront of nuclear physics and a contributor for...
A Reflection on Planning Educational Children’s Activities
As a part of this year’s Atlanta Science Festival, I was able to help organize and set up the event with our STEMcomm team....
Thalidomide: What is it?
Thalidomide was originally created in Germany to be a non-addictive sedative with a lower risk of dependency for sleep. The drug became popular because...