today i learned (til)
A Skillet, Some Eggs, and a Story of Migration
I didn’t know what shakshuka was until my partner moved to Boston and convinced me to try a bite during brunch one weekend when...
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...
Neuroethics: expanding horizons
I LOVE science. From genetics to astronomy, neuroscience to botany, this branch of knowledge endears me with its concrete facts, equations, and straightforward answers.
Engineering?...
The Paleo Phenomenon
It seems like every other day, a friend of mine declares a newfound dedication to the Paleo Diet. Nicknamed the “Caveman Diet,” Paleo is...
Biology bucket list: algal blooms
Greetings biophiles! What do algal blooms, great white sharks, and okapis all have in common? They’re all absolutely fascinating and they're all on my...
Mistaken concepts: the taste buds
OK, kids, we need to talk. No, you’re not in trouble. The people in trouble are health, anatomy, and psychology teachers who try to...
Let me check in the back: how 3D printing will revolutionize...
Allow me to transport your mind for a moment. The year is 1999, being an “internet company” is still a viable business model, and...
Baaah Bye, Kudzu!
Would you ever think sheep could be used in the place of a lawn mower? How could an animal do the same job as...