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...
Save the Ocean Through One Simple Step
Throughout your week, take note of how many plastic straws you use. Do you use one when you go to eat at a restaurant,...
Life and Laterality
I have spent my life struggling to open jars, use scissors, play video games, and shake people's hands because the world is built for...
Meal Planning
Like many other college students, eating a healthy meal is difficult to do when we are so consumed with our studies. In fact, results...
Legend of Sumeria: A Scientific and Artistic Read
Are you looking for a book to read that’s fun, and action packed with science? Check out Legend of Sumeria! It’s a new graphic...
Sending Out an S.O.S.
For a long time, scientists have known that plants respond to their surroundings. There are flowers that open during the day and close at...
Legend of Sumeria – Exploring science in a new way
I had the privilege to interview Biju Parakkeden; one of the co-creators of Legend of Sumeria, a thrilling new sci-fi graphic novel. Biju is a...