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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...
If I only had a…spine?
For as long as I can remember, I have been obsessed with how people move. Now, hear me out. Even simple movements are fascinating...
Butterfly Pea Flower Tea
A cup of tea brings feelings of peace and serenity to mind. Whether it be a rainy day or cold evening, drinking a warm...
Bad @ss Birds
I didn’t realize that birds were cool until I was a senior in high school (4 whole years ago). Just to be clear, this...
Batty or Bacterial?
On The Origin of the Western Vampire
The myth of a devilish creature draining the life force (blood) of a community was brought to life...
How The Science of Neuroplasticity Can Help You
What is Neuroplasticity?
Neuroplasticity seems like something a person would read about in a science-fiction novel. How can the brain, a seemingly unchanging mass of...
The Science of Hand Dryers
Do you consciously consider the most sanitary way to wash your hands while washing them? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...