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...
Learning Quantum Mechanics
Mastering science concepts for many students can be difficult. Great instructors, learning resources, and even video games can all be ways to help students...
The Black Dot vs The Highlighter
As college student, we have all had that one class that is required for graduation that we aren’t the most interested in. Most of...
Three Science Haikus
Electrons, protons
Wow, I do really love them
Talk about atoms!
Light years and darkness
Supernovas and black holes
Space is a wonder
The earth is warming
Polar ice caps are...
Can Aging Be Stopped?
Many people are shocked when they find out that the concept of aging can be explained by genetics through telomeres. Telomeres are 8000-10000 nucleotide...
Illegal Substances vs. Neurological Disorders: The Showdown
Studies at the forefront of treating an array of neurological disorders are beginning to utilize an interesting choice of drugs as treatments: psychedelics. Researchers...
Uncanny Valley
One month ago, my boyfriend and I went to Savannah for a visit. I’ve always heard there are a lot of nice little stores down pedestrian...