Step inside any novelty shop or theme park souvenir stand and you’re likely to find an assortment of…
Inside the Helmet The Hidden Psychology of Football Rishi Sukumar What Fans Never See Every…
I didn’t know what shakshuka was until my partner moved to Boston and convinced me to try a bite…
Scroll for text-only version! Benefits of Quality Sleep Sleep is where the mind and body reset and…
One of the cornerstones of modern science is the criterion of replicability. Replicability is the…
Have you ever stepped out into the sun after a long day of sitting inside and suddenly felt the urge…
Have you ever questioned yourself why it felt so natural to delay things that need to be done? This…
Regardless of time or location, entertainment has always thrived because people instinctively seek…
To revive human exploration into deep space, it’s only natural that we learn more about our…
Conflict and civil war have been an ever-constant presence in humanity, but they are not uniquely…
I’m making a short film! I’m taking Video Production (LMC3406) this semester, and…
If your Instagram discover page is full of posts from digital artists like mine is, there’s a decent…
As sports have become increasingly globalized, the race to become the best has intensified, with…
Today, one of the most common issues someone will find scrolling through social media is with…
Missing and dead. Where did they go, and what happened? That is probably what you are wondering, and…
What is Origami? Origami does not originate from a sole inventor, it was crafted over centuries by…
When someone tells you that they have a gambling addiction, what is the first thing you think of?…
People often say that humans have only discovered 5% of the ocean to this day. While this exact…
TikTok Effect on Academic Burnout What is Academic Burnout? This is a summary infographic about a…
Fast Fashion vs Environment Background This is a summary infographic about a study done by Urska…
Noise Pollution Effect on Sleep This infographic servers as a summary of this study. This study is…
Impacts of Urban Green Spaces This is a summary of a paper written by Vashet Zariro, a researcher…
Cognitive Offloading This is a summary of the recent study done by Michael Gerlich. This study…
“Choking” is a term used across many activities, with phrases like “I choked that exam” or…
What if humans weren’t meant to be here like at all What if the first human to ever think for…
Introduction: You step outside on a warm summer night to see a dark sea with little, intermittent…
Have you ever wondered how scientists look at proteins or DNA? Here’s the secret- they don’t…
While these cells don’t technically glow in the dark, scientists have found ways to make cells…
This may be bad to admit, but I love a good TikTok scroll. It’s probably not the best use of my…
After going viral on social media in the early to mid 2020s, matcha – a traditional Japanese green…
Cover image was taken by the author and edited in Picsart. Sometimes, what is most important to us…
Have you ever gone fishing and got something that is not a fish? I’m not talking about shrimps…
ROSINA: In 2014, scientists embarked on a journey to discover which elements Comet 67, or…
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, more commonly known as ADHD, is historically known as a…
Although it’s been about 4 months since the New Year, the start of summer is another perfect…
https://www.procreo.jp/labo/labo13.html Watch this video. Do you see the dancer turning to the left?…
ByAn Truong
April 24, 2026
today i learned (til),vintage science
chemistry,fashion,materials,technology
One of the most valuable experiences for any designer or innovator is the process of mastering new…
Recently I have been completely obsessed with houseplants. For a whole month, I bought a new plant…
ByAlexandra Marshall
April 24, 2026
Articles
biology,engineering,medicine,NicheField,Organoids,research,science
Clearly one article wasn’t enough to explore the full potential of organoids, so here we go again…
ByDaniel Lago
April 24, 2026
Articles,today i learned (til)
animals,biology,birds,crows,neuroscience
The cover image was sourced from https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2014.09.020. If you’ve ever fallen…
Every parent that’s watched their children play with dinosaurs have all had the same thought at one…
Science communication is an often-overlooked but very important part of furthering the scientific…
What’s the weirdest psychiatric condition you’ve ever heard of? Odds are, this one is infinitely…
This semester, I had the opportunity to film and edit a video for our event w/ the Atlanta Science…
<Featuring image is drawn by the author> Ghost Tour Observation Recently, the STEMComm VIP…
The Clock Within: Neurospora crassa What is the science behind the clock? How did the first person…
The Pokémon “Shellos” and its evolution “Gastrodon” (whose pink West Sea variant is one of my…
It’s currently spring at Georgia Tech, which means tons of flowers are in bloom. Around the end of…
ByKristina Siju
April 17, 2026
Articles,today i learned (til)
amazing,Biodiversity,birds,climate change,conservation,environment,plants,Sanctuary
The Mandai Bird Paradise is the biggest bird conservatory in Asia, inaugurated back in May 2023. As…
One of the chicks above is named “Bouba.” The other is named “Kiki.” Going just off of your gut…
“What’s your favorite subject?” “I’m not sure just definitely not math. What’s yours?” “Oh, funny…
ByDaniel Lago
April 17, 2026
Articles
action,clavichord,fortepiano,harpsichord,history,physics,piano
The cover image was taken by the author. In my humble opinion, the best way to unwind after a long…
Our brains are amazing, allowing us to do so much. Even so, they aren’t perfect. Do you remember…
Imagine the following scenario – it’s 2:15 am and you’re furiously typing away a final paper that is…
I’m willing to bet you’ve never heard of Organoids. No worries if so, they’re a pretty niche…
What is Dementia? Dementia is a general term for a group of brain diseases. Its symptoms lead…
Ransomware is a cybercrime idea as old as the computer itself. The idea is simple: break into a…
Introduction: Over the years, a growing trend in sports has emerged with schools, professional…
Introduction DIY nail-art kits have skyrocketed in popularity since the Covid-19 pandemic, but what…
On March 13, 2026, the Georgia Tech Center of Excellence in Computational Cognition (CoCo) held its…
Has Plastoline made gasoline renewable and free? @naturejab is a content creator who’s claimed…
References: Wu, SH., Chen, YC., Chen, CH. et al. (2024). Caffeine supplementation improves the…
A recent study published in Knowledge and Information Systems shows us an analysis of machine…
My Challenges with AI AI has taken over the world of technology; from software developers to…
Introduction Recently, I found myself unable to do nothing, even for a few minutes. It’s like my…
Unironically, beavers are genuinely one of my favorite animals! With their chunky bodies, fluffy…
“Fish are friends, not food.” – Bruce from Finding Nemo. When I watched Disney’s Finding Nemo…
Introduction: As I scrolled through YouTube to look for something to watch, I came across a Short…
Introduction: The Problem with Wet Raincoats Imagine walking through rain and not seeing a single…
Have you ever heard that one’s emotions can be greatly influenced by music alone? Music can be used…
Yanny or Laurel? The Sound that Divided the Internet One chaotic week in 2018, the internet…
Odds are, as a consumer you’ve likely glanced at a food label in your lifetime. Though, for some…
The Dress that Broke the Internet I’m sure everyone has heard of this dress before, right? If…
When I was first learning to bake, I always wondered what was so special about ready-made mixes. In…
Wildfire seasons are becoming longer and more intense, and the speed at which a fire is detected can…
Artificial-intelligence technology is beginning to transform one of the oldest tools in science: the…
Imagine putting on a headset, picking up a 3D-printed lab tool, and suddenly you’re in a virtual…
Every system in our body is connected, and every process in it is affected by all others. When two…
When most people think about evolution, they picture small changes happening over time, like finches…
Mars has never been more accessible to human exploration. Right now, multiple spacecraft are…
Labor Day Encounter On Labor Day this year, I visited West Point Dam, Georgia for a small family…
You might be familiar with The Amazing Spiderman where Dr. Connors, the villain, has an amputated…
Throughout history, many people have claimed to be able to perform amazing feats that defy science…
Image Credit: Galileo gambit. (2018). RationalWiki. https://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Galileo_gambit…
Introduction: Imagine living in a world where your toughest tool could shatter against a rock. For…
When you think of perfume, what kinds of ingredients come to mind? Some people may think about…
Have you ever seen a humanoid design that looks just off? Whether it’s the subtle placement of…
Introduction: On a hot July day, what you wear to stay cool matters. There are common remedies to…
For sure most people have already experienced some ‘disliking’ sounds before. For example, the…
The Science of Smell Of the five senses, scientists understand the least about smell. We recognize…
And, the explosion of information across scientific and technical fields over the past few decades…
Imagine a tiny mouse with long, golden-brown fur that looks like it belongs on a woolly mammoth! As…
From ages 6-10, my uncle took my cousin and I to Navy Pier every summer. It’s July, school is out…
Image adapted from “Perpetual stew laughing” taken by Annie Rauwerda is CC BY-SA 4.0…
References Hebb, D. O. (1949). The organization of behavior: A neuropsychological theory. New York:…
Pssst… you… yes you… Can you hear me? You hear someone speak to you, but…
Imagine a world where you can move objects and complete tasks simply by thinking about them. Sounds…
In today’s data-driven world, few forms of personal information are as personal and revealing…
On a particularly cold night after hours of studying at a cafe, me and my friends are standing in…
There is less than 5% of residential food waste that is currently being composted around the world…
Java has fundamentally transformed the landscape of computer programming since its creation…
A groundbreaking development in quantum computing has emerged from the laboratories at the Quantum…
Infectious Diseases Infectious diseases—caused by bacterial, viral, parasitic, or fungal…
April 2025. Did Colossal bring back the dire wolf? Short answer, not really. The long answer is a…
As climate change gets worse, more and more reports of disastrous forest fires have been hitting the…
How often have you heard a mention of a machine called a “lie detector?” According to pop culture…
When doctors want to see deeper into your body, PET-CT is a popular choice. It is a super powerful…
You’ve probably seen pictures of origami before, or even folded some yourself! Origami is an ancient…
Before smartphones and DSLRs were everywhere, photography was a physical, hands-on process. I’ll…
Works Cited Bujold, Katherine E., et al. “DNA Nanostructures at the Interface with Biology.” Chem…
When I wrote my first line of code in 8th grade, I found a passion that would grow with me through…
A Brief History of Tattooing Tattoos have been part of history for thousands of years, serving as…
Mind the Tentacles: How Octopuses Outsmart Scientists (and Aquariums) When you first think of an…
This past winter break, I had the pleasure of returning to the beautiful country of…
Recently, I took part in the Atlanta Science Festival 2025 STEM edition. The STEMcomm VIP team…
When we listen to music, our moods and minds are influenced in ways we might not notice. Listening…
When a slow, devastating illness collides with the speed and chaos of disaster, the consequences can…
Artificial Intelligence Space Travel In the ever-growing universe, artificial intelligence (AI) is…
All life is classified into three overarching domains: archaea, bacteria, and eukarya. We are all…
The Last of Us video game and its live-action adaptation follow a fictional post-apocalyptic story…
Have you ever heard of 2048? If you memorize the powers of 2, then you would know this is simply 2…
Large Language Models: Transforming the Field of Scientific Discovery The recent Scope Large…
This article was made in collaboration with Rachel Weng. Tucked among the brick pathways, buzzing…
On my spring break trip to Puerto Rico, I had the opportunity to explore El Yunque National Forest…
The Origins (1840s-1940s) 1843: Ada Lovelace’s Algorithm The history of programming…
Sources: “What Exactly Is Vibranium Metal?” – ever-roll.com“The Science of…
Sources “Engineering in Iron Man’s Suit” – physicsinmarvel.wordpress.com“The…
These adorable flat-faced cats have existed since the 1600s from Mesopotamia which was later…
We all know vitamins are important, but what do they actually do? Well, each vitamin has different…
This semester marks my last contribution to planning and participating in events as a member of…
Medical marijuana is an issue that has drawn significant debate. As of 2025, it has been legalized…
Escape rooms are a fun way to bond with others and put your critical thinking skills to the test! An…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept confined to research labs—it is…
It’s interesting that my journey with STEMComm began with a reflection on the Atlanta Science…
While many would not often not regard music similarly to language, as a communicative form of…
Every year, Georgia Tech’s STEMcomm Vertically Integrated Project (VIP), a project group centered…
The power of invisibility is one that I have always found to be fascinating, there are many things…
Superheroes have become such an essential part of pop culture, captivating us with powers far beyond…
There are many myths surrounding the effects of a full moon on humans from higher rates of insanity…
During your time at Georgia Tech, as a STEM major, one of the things that you might choose to…
Part of the reward of being a Biomedical Engineer is the opportunity to explore fascinating and…
This semester, STEMComm was invited to participate in the Latino College & STEM Fair, hosted for…
Hippopotamuses(not, hippomotami) are the third largest land mammal, following elephants and white…
We’ve only ever seen immortality on TV, but what if I told you, we seem to be closer to it than we…
Are you trying to pick out the right kind of fluorescent LED light for your room? One search for…
When you interact with a website—whether you are creating an account, posting a comment, or making a…
The names of malware frequently resemble whimsical nicknames or the titles of obscure indie bands…
In an era where technology evolves at an unprecedented pace, the digital landscape has become a…
Sources: https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/worlds-first-computer-bug/…
If you live in Atlanta, there’s a large chance you’ve come into contact with the now common…
For decades, science and pseudoscience have been compared to each other using a wide variety of…
If you have ever entered into a STEM major at Georgia Tech, or at any other school, you know…
Antibiotic resistance has increased global deaths by 8% between 1990 and 2021 and is expected to be…
Pickled vegetables have a long shelf life, which is achieved through a combination of preservation…
One of my absolute favorite hobbies is baking, so I wanted to not only share my experience with…
If you’re a fan of Halloween, there’s a good chance you partook in one of America’s favorite…
While often an overlooked and unrepresented population consisting of 1,252,418 students, or roughly…
Magicians have been performing seemingly impossible feats to awe-struck audiences for millennia…
Rise to Popularity Gel nail polish has become popular through the internet and social media…
Without the analysis of historical artifacts, much of the history we know today would be…
When looking at the past, it’s very hard to decipher how exactly certain situations unfolded…
What is Computational Media? This is a question I have been asking myself for practically every year…
Bigfoot. Alien abduction. Backwards masking. Haunted houses. If you have access to the Internet…
When it comes to the exploration of space, we, as human beings, are very limited in how much our…
In July of 2024, oxygen was discovered on the ocean floor where no light nor plants were present…
Hydrogels are materials that mimic the softness and flexibility of biological tissues, making them…
What is it? The first time I heard about what a blind box is, I was skeptical about the appeal. The…
In the intricate world of eye surgery, where precision is crucial, researchers are turning to…
Many of us are consistently sleep deprived. On average, children need 8-10 hours of sleep per night…
References DiCarlo, J., Fedorenko, E., Fiete, I., Gosh, S., Harnett, M., Jazayeri, M…
Have you ever wondered what organelle you’d be in a cell? Just like characters in iconic 2000s…
Imagine walking into a café and being instantly transported back to your childhood—an aroma…
Cells, Cells, They’re Made of Organelles! Remember that song from 7th grade? It’s stuck in my head…
When asked to think about a rubber duck, the average person would probably envision a yellow toy…
In the realm of Internet security, where digital threats loom large and data protection is…
The rose-ringed parakeet (Psittacula krameri) also known as the ring-necked parakeet, is a…
Effects of Caffeine Caffeine a widely consumed psychoactive stimulant mostly found in drinks such as…
Every year in March, Georgia Tech hosts Science and Engineering Day in association with the Atlanta…
College classrooms often bear the reputation of being dull and uninspiring. Most of the time…
As the semester ends, and finals week begins, the amount of anxiety and stress that suddenly seems…
When we listen to music, we evoke a wide range of emotions within ourselves. Whether it be the…
The other day, I came across a funny meme on Instagram. I laughed, I gave it a…
It’s a futuristic fantasy that many have dreamed up, that humans could someday possess the power to…
Why do patterns of sound have so much power over us, stirring our emotions, evoking memories, and…
In the medieval era, medicinal practices were influenced by a blend of herbalism, superstition, and…
The night sky has captured people’s imagination for cultures across the world throughout human…
The 17th and 18th centuries were a time of profound transformation in Europe in regards to thought…
Few scientific quests have sought to unravel the essence of what makes us human as the Human Genome…
Ever wonder what your undergraduate science education would have been like if you attended…
Imposter syndrome is a phrase that many people in academia are uniquely familiar with. The feeling…
Reality is defined by the world we live in and the rules it is bound by. Physics, time, societal…
Nowadays, I “read” books mostly by listening to them. When you have to read textbooks…
What would happen if you fell into a black hole? It’s a question that you want answered fast. After…
This is a continuation of my first article from last semester where I started my undergraduate…
If you wander over to the high-altitude regions of the Andes, you might spot fields of white…
My first semester at StemCOMM VIP offered both excitement and trepidation when I learned about the…
From its initial debut on Netflix in 2020, Love is Blind has captured audiences and secured itself…
While exploring the world of clothing and textiles, I created a collage of videos based off what I…
The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals written by Michael Pollan is an intriguing…
“It appears a colonization of the moon could become a reality,” state Cornell University researchers…
Eclipses are captivating astronomical phenomena that occur when the alignment of celestial bodies…
ByAshu Gupta
April 19, 2024
today i learned (til)
climate,climate change,climate science,cloud seeding,clouds,dubai,meteorology,rain,storm,united arab emirates
Dubai, one of the richest and driest cities in the world, is flooding. Many have been quick to blame…
Saffron is the world’s most expensive spice. Its rich red stigmas and the difficulty in…
What is a neurotransmitter? Neurotransmitters are the chemical messengers used for communication…
I recently went on my first backpacking trip and was able to spend my time immersed in a natural…
When it comes to learning key biological concepts, it can be helpful to connect new material to…
Have you ever seen something so cute you want to squeeze it? Maybe it was a puppy or kitten, or…
Our team hosted a science-themed Jenga activity at the Atlanta Science Festival After-Party. The…
There are a variety of car brands you see on the street as you walk around Atlanta. From Acura to…
As I walk around Georgia Tech’s campus, I cannot help but notice the student body’s diverse range of…
As of this semester, Georgia Tech has become a JED Campus! This is a designation given to…
Listen in on our thoughts as regarding the wonderful green spaces on campus and how they contribute…
Have you ever heard of Oobleck? I first discovered this substance, a mixture of water and…
In the Aquarium and Shark Lab of Team ECCO in North Carolina, there is a mystery in the water:…
I joined STEMComm this semester because I was interested in writing articles centered around science…
Existential Physics opens with an anecdote about a difficult question a young man posed the author…
When you think of robots, does your mind jump first to ABB Robotics and Mitsubishi Electric, or to…
Lurking beneath the surface of the normal internet lies the dark web, a labyrinthine network of…
In the digital age, the lines between public and private have blurred. Our every click, swipe, and…
While scales of justice have long been a symbol of fairness and impartiality, that has never been…
Even though I have been involved with the STEMComm VIP team for almost four full years now, I have…
Dragon’s Beard Candy, also known as “Chinese Cotton Candy,” is a prime example of…
Virtual reality (VR) has emerged as technology with the potential to change education in the future…
Given its critical importance to our health and well-being, sleep is an essential and fundamental…
Astronomers and astrophysicists are fascinated by the deep mysteries that lie beneath the cosmic…
The image above features two Cave Lions, beautifully captured looking out over…
There is a new technology on the horizon that claims to have the potential to solve two of the…
ByNathan Nguyen
December 7, 2023
Articles,Field Notes,Story Time
coding,competition,Computer Science,HackMIT
Recently, I’ve had the opportunity to visit a friend up north and experience my first ever…
Cheese represents a blend of artistry and scientific precision. Behind every delectable wedge lies a…
What Harry Potter house are you? What’s your mbti? What’s your zodiac? What kind of…
We’ve all experienced that urge to open our mouths wide, take a deep breath, and stretch our…
If I asked you to think of some “scary” or “creepy” animals, what sorts of creatures would you think…
Introduction: A Breakthrough in Tattooing In a groundbreaking scientific advancement, researchers at…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made remarkable strides in generating jokes, but the burning…
Oreo cookies, beloved for their delicious combination of creamy filling and wafer layers, have…
Okay, guys. It’s the end of the semester and my brain is kind of fried. That being said, it…
Senescence and Telomeres Biological aging, scientifically known as senescence, involves…
Autonomous vehicles (or “self-driving cars”) was once a fantasy only seen in sci-fi…
Fueled by misinformation, transgender healthcare has become a flashpoint of political controversy in…
Neural Tube Defects (NTDs) are a type of birth defect that can impact the brain, spine, or spinal…
Continuing from the previous post, I want to highlight more raps that I have been creating to teach…
I don’t know about you, but I have always had a hard time learning science topics. Many of…
Do you remember the days of 2020? Do you remember the uncertainty, the anxiety, and the constantly…
The Georgia Tech Research Option is available to all undergraduate students in the College of…
The PB&J sandwich is a humble combination of sweet, salty, and creamy. Where exactly did this…
What is matcha? Matcha is high-grade green tea grounded into powdered form. It comes from the…
StemComm’s Fall 2023 event was Stem-tober Block Party! We invited everyone to join us for a…
Now that we have developed a fundamental understanding of how different counting systems, especially…
ByLily Gowens
November 28, 2023
Articles,Field Notes
biology,birds,ecology,environment,fieldwork,research,summer
Details from my summer experience conducting fieldwork in the Colorado Rockies Photo caption: View…
The Towers of Hanoi A set of colorful, cascading disks stacked on a peg. What could easily double as…
Recently, our project team ran an activity booth at a science-themed block party. The booth was a…
When we purchase over-the-counter medicines, there’s often an assumption of their relative safety…
“I am become death, the destroyer of worlds.” The fear of the atomic bomb was felt not only by the…
Dr. Sundaresan Jayaraman, a professor in the School of Materials Science and Engineering, here at…
Being a Georgia Tech student sure does come with its ups and downs. There are times during the…
As a senior in college, about to graduate with an engineering degree, I’ve come to actually…
Working behind the scenes of an event can be an eye-opening experience, especially when it’s a…
As STEM majors, if you look up helpful apps to help you while studying or writing papers, you’ll get…
Have you heard the story about some scientists trying to turn purple petunias more purple, and…
Since ancient times the causes of severe infectious diseases in humans have been puzzling to people…
This semester, I started doing animal work in a research lab that uses mice as model organisms…
Brachistochrone – A word originating from Greece that means “shortest time.” The…
This semester I took a course called Locomotion Neuromechanics. Like me, you might think that it…
As my previous article mentioned, this will be focused on what my role in The Devil Wears Science…
Whew! That was a rollercoaster of emotions. It has been a couple of weeks since our Atlanta Science…
At the Atlanta Science Festival, me and my team members, Ashmita and Claudia, had the pleasure of…
Attending the Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE) Conference in Toronto in…
Imagine that you’re a Georgia Tech student. Your day starts at 8:25 AM, with your first class…
The SAM-e Supplement: say goodbye to depression? TBD. One year ago, as I was browsing the supplement…
In my stress over grad school and figuring out what my life will look like, I’ve been asking…
Since my first year at Georgia Tech, I’ve loved the campus’s architecture. There’s a perfect blend…
ByCarrera Ortiz
April 26, 2023
Field Notes,today i learned (til)
ASMR,hobby,mechanical keyboard,psychology
What are your hobbies? Do you participate in a sport, or do yoga, or grab a paintbrush and make some…
Ten years ago, if you told me that I was going to dye my hair red when I was 21 years old, I would…
Okay, okay, let me be clear: I’m not talking about the delicious, versatile, edible, literal…
The M1 chip, a custom-designed system-on-a-chip (SoC) for Mac computers, was introduced by Apple in…
Ada Lovelace is widely recognized as the world’s first computer programmer. Her life and work…
I admit it. I am SUPER ticklish. The slightest touch from both man and machine alike will have me…
If you clicked on this link, you may be, like me, a bit of a pyromaniac. Unfortunately for us…
I’ve eaten toast for breakfast or sandwiches for lunch since I discovered bread’s existence…
Isaac Newton is one of the most well known historical figures in the world of physics, and…
Since it was my first semester in the StemCOMM VIP, I was a little nervous to be taking part in…
To me, choosing what font to use is the most fun part of a design process. However, it’s…
During the planning for the science fashion show, I found myself feeling a bit behind. I am not…
Dinosaurs may have looked… different. When you think of a T. rex, you think of scary sharp…
ByIsabelle Murray
April 7, 2023
today i learned (til)
bacteria,climate change,environment,fungi,larvae,plastic,sustainability
The Plastic Problem A pressing issue our world is facing is “The Plastic Problem.”…
What was the true cause of the infamous mass extinction at the end of the Cretaceous period? In this…
STEMComm takes Atlanta Science Festival… A couple of weeks ago, I had the privilege of being a…
In 24 days, or a little over 3 weeks, I chewed 171 pieces of gum. That’s between 10 and 12 packs of…
The creation of language models like ChatGPT is rooted in the field of artificial intelligence and…
Howdy! In planning for our event, The Devil Wears Science, in the Atlanta Science Festival, I took…
Makeup has been around for several hundreds of years, the earliest records date back to around 3000…
Intro/Background Vegan- I am sure by now you have heard of the term either from someone you know…
Music and cats — the only two consistent things in my life that bring me joy, and possibly yours…
You’re wandering through the forest – lost, worried, thirsty. Your phone is at 6%. You have…
Do you remember those days of the Covid – 19 Pandemic? Schools were shut down. Zoom meetings were…
Did you know that there’s a bird that’s considered to be a parasite? Sounds a little out there…
Could a team of Koalas be masterful drug lord criminals to put Breaking Bad Walter White and Jesse…
We’re well established into the age of the internet. Many of us have smartphones and/or smart…
Wait, I have ADHD? Recently, I found out that I have ADHD, and it seemingly came at a time when many…
Women in STEM! Women in STEM! Women in STEM! It seems as though every conversation I have had with a…
Social media has become a widespread necessity in many people’s lives. Content creators rely on it…
Written by Aparna Arul and Ayushee Kalura As rising 4th years reflecting on our time at Georgia…
ByCarrera Ortiz
December 14, 2022
today i learned (til)
astronomy,astrophysics,engineering,galaxy,James Webb Space Telescope,JWST,NASA,telescope
With the recent launch almost a year ago of the James Webb Space Telescope , alongside the beautiful…
ByElena Cabrera
December 11, 2022
Articles
finding nemo,interactions,memory,psychology,relationships
It is the common, but unfortunate, truth of aging that everyone’s memory slowly decays. With this…
Hi! My name is Elena, and I am a third-year psychology major at Georgia Tech. I graduate this coming…
Tu YouYou is a medical scientist and chemist who became the first mainland Chinese to receive a…
Ruby Payne-Scott was an Australian Radiophysicist who lived from 1912 to 1981. As…
Hey! Are you looking to smoke, but want to keep a clear mind or refrain from traditionally addictive…
Hi. I’m a 4th year student, and sometimes I almost can’t believe it. For those like me…
Have you ever been to your grandparents’ house and looked in their kitchen cabinets? As you dove…
Evolution is a very complicated field – and one of the bigger long-standing questions is…
POV: you’re a college student who lives on her own. Not only do you have to do homework and go to…
Introduction The use of a system of differential equations to model the epidemiological dynamics of…
The global warming clock says we have 15 years left before we reach a temperature point of no…
If you’re even tangentially related to the tech world, you’ve probably heard an awful…
ByAbby Sim
November 18, 2022
Articles,Field Notes,today i learned (til)
black licorice,chemistry,Food,health,medicine
Black licorice. You either love it or you hate it. Some delight in the intense spice flavor that…
Within the past 200,000 years, modern humans began to appear. Though it took thousands of years to…
What does the Pythagorean Theorem have to do with machine learning? The Pythagorean Theorem is a…
Written by: Lauren Mellinger and Julia Raver Every girl knows what it feels like during “that time…
Do you remember those early days of the Covid-19 Pandemic? Schools were shut down. Zoom meetings…
After Roe v. Wade was overturned this past summer, I saw a spark of online discussions about access…
When most people hear the diagnosis of sepsis, they think of one of two things: oh my god orwhat the…
ByCassandra Lund
November 12, 2022
Field Notes
biology,botany,ecocommons,environment,Georgia Tech,plants
Introduction The effort to bring greenspace and restore natural ecology to the Georgia Tech campus…
“ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. It is usually first…
Introduction Welcome to the second installment of my Baking Science series! This time, I’m…
The use of acronyms and technical jargon in the world of software engineering is out of control…
Breaking news! Playing isn’t just for vertebrates! In a recent study at Queen Mary University…
One of the most challenging questions I am asked as a designer is why I chose the study path I…
As an aspiring scientist, I look to encourage as many people as possible to read what knowledge I…
ByIsabelle Murray
October 20, 2022
Articles,today i learned (til)
behavior,Marine birds,seabirds,typhoon
In a recent article written by Freda Kreier, I learned about a very interesting phenomenon that some…
What’s the first thing you notice about this photo? Maybe it’s the girl in the paper towel shirt…
If you asked doctors how to treat chronic osteomyelitis, they would likely all say the same thing:…
As a fourth year college student, I’ve spent a good amount of time cooking for myself and…
Today I’d like to talk about everyone’s favorite, least-favorite subject in school: Math Math can…
Traveling through the aerial space is how I moved across the city during my visit to La Paz…
Everyone’s relationship with food is a unique one and often changes and fluctuates over time. For…
For anyone interested in going into Engineering, there are no shortage of disciplines that you can…
Why are small arms better? A question bugging palentologists for years: Why did T. Rex evolve to…
If you think of science fiction, you might think of Victor Frankenstein. Originally from Mary…
Yeah, I got my brain scanned for science. And you should too! (If you’re eligible, that is.)…
Written by Julia Raver and Lauren Mellinger Coffee – an integral part of your morning routine. You…
I found Madé Lapuerta’s TikTok account (@lilengineerthatcould) a few months ago, and as a computer…
Imagine you are sitting in your lab, racking your brain over what research project to start next…
What’s Computer Vision anyway? When I hear the term “computer vision”, the first…
Sucrose vs Sucralose Sucrose is the sugar we use in baking, but sucralose is an artificially made…
The following pictures were all taken at Georgia Tech on May 4th. They capture only a tiny portion…
Este artículo fue escrito en el 2012 por el profesor Joe Mendelson, director de investigación en el…
Finding and trying (usually unsuccessfully) to pet street cats is often one of the highlights of my…
Probiotics are living microorganisms like bacteria and help intestinal issues. Issues that can be…
Take two of our Neurotransmitter Notes! If you are in the midst of finals season like me…
Born near Shanghai, China and later moving to the US, Chein-Shiung Wu was Chinese-American physicist…
As a part of this year’s Atlanta Science Festival, I was able to help organize and set up the event…
Thalidomide was originally created in Germany to be a non-addictive sedative with a lower risk of…
Anima-Toons! Baby Fever Did you know that a newborn kangaroo is the size of a lima bean and that…
You find a funny meme on the Internet. You chuckle to yourself and decide to show your friend. They…
You’ve probably eaten a banana before. You’ve probably even eaten one this week in a smoothie, in a…
We’ve all been there: your friends pass you the aux cord at a party and you play your favorite songs…
This meme made the rounds on the internet, claiming that a song can significantly reduce anxiety…
You’ve probably seen memes about Victorian children not being able to survive drinking a McDonald’s…
It’s easy to get caught up in the bubble of your classes and peers while at Georgia Tech, as…
A comparison of the human brain and modern computer! How are the human brain and a computer similar?…
Last month our STEMComm Team put together an event called MindCraft which focused on the science of…
A couple of weeks ago our STEMComm Team put together an event for the Atlanta Science Festival…
Are you majoring in computer science or already have a degree in computer science, but find yourself…
On March 12th, 2022, STEMComm hosted a science crafting event in the Atlanta Science Festival (ASF)…
Self-care and mindfullness go hand-in-hand, are things that we all need, especially in the midst of…
Whether you dabble in it or appreciate it, we come across art in any shape or form several times in…
Last year I thought that I was 100% certain about what I wanted to do when I graduated. My initial…
“I’m just a chemical in your head I’m just that Dopamine So come on line me up Come on…
CHOOSE YOUR POKÉMON! I still remember the first time I booted up my brother’s GameBoy Color…
A good way to stop seizures is to simply cut the brain in half. Such a procedure isn’t performed…
(collaged images of Ada Lovelace, the “analytical engine”, and a letter between…
If your teacher was AI, would you notice? Would you feel duped that you weren’t being taught by a…
Depression & the Brain Comic Click the button above to view my comic! This silly comic is a…
The recent year has brought to the forefront an unexpected, slightly unhinged new pop-culture icon:…
In the digital age, social media has become a staple in millions, if not billions, of people’s…
Produced in 2014, Interstellar is an all-star classic space movie, a favorite for many space lovers!…
We are bombarded by advertising and marketing techniques every day, everywhere we go. Knowing how…
For people who are interested in STEM, there are a variety of jobs and experiences you can have. For…
Ruijie Slater (they/them) “College Radio : It’s Not Dead” (Dec. 2021) …
A Minority in STEM You tell me that “it must be so nice to be gifted in math” Yet you don’t know how…
Welcome back to our discussion on the Drake Equation and the Fermi Paradox! If you haven’t read part…
What do you think the following means? 1010 One-thousand and ten, right? What if I told you that it…
What’s wrong with you humans, using us as insults? Just the other day, I heard one of you call your…
In 1982, forty-four percent of Americans did not accept evolution as fact. Nearly four decades…
You may have heard that modern birds evolved from dinosaurs before. More specifically, modern birds…
Welcome back to our discussion on the Drake Equation and the Fermi Paradox! If you haven’t read…
Introduction Welcome to Part 2 of The Science of Baking! Since this is the second installment of the…
Introduction Have you ever wondered how exactly baking turns a soupy batter or a thick paste into a…
Introduction If you have read my last article, you know that we have been here before. Although I…
2021’s Partial Lunar Eclipse: A lunar eclipse occurs when Earth’s shadow block the…
STRESS TAPPING Are you looking for a new method to coping with stress, pain, and anxiety? Well…
Album Songs: You’ve Seen the Butcher – Deftones Deftones – You’ve Seen The Butcher…
Unusual Units of Measurement As early as kindergarten, we are taught to measure things here in the…
Album Songs: The Streetbeater (Sanford and Son Theme) – Quincy Jones Quincy Jones – The…
Introduction When my professor assigned a new project in my CS 4641 class, Machine Learning, I felt…
Introduction The authors of “Enriched environment exposure accelerates rodent driving skills”…
To pursue beauty, people will use makeup, creams, and even plastic surgery. But, would you spread…
Psychology Comics Interlude Psychology is one of the most relevant and interesting science fields…
Album Songs: Flow – Peder B. Helland Peder B. Helland – Flow – YouTube FSO –…
Begin by taking this fun quiz! –> Are These More “Bouba” Or “Kiki”?…
Introduction The green tree frog (Hyla cinerea) is a bright green, average sized frog. Adults are…
ByCassandra Lund
September 27, 2021
Articles,Field Notes
biology,bird,birds,ecology,great blue heron,science
Introduction Great blue herons are part of the Ardea genus, which is a genus of birds that includes…
Would you believe the drink above is lemonade, and the blue and purple colors are due to all natural…
Color vision deficiency, also known as colorblindness, is more common than one might think. 0.6…
Throughout history, humanity’s view of the universe has changed drastically. For a long time, people…
In 1896, the French scientist Henri Becquerel observed spontaneous emissions from uranium and called…
Here are a few of the memes I made throughout the semester for BIOS 4607, Molecular Biology of…
This is an experiment that you can do yourself to learn a bit about how scientists think the…
As William and Mary were crowned King and Queen of England, marking the end of the Glorious…
ByElena Cabrera
April 26, 2021
Articles
children,development,imaginary friends,psychology,social intelligence
Working as a camp counselor, I was once yelled at by one of the children. As I went to sit down, a…
Introduction The red-shouldered hawk (Buteo lineatus) is a raptor that is found in forests…
Se usaron los cohetes por primera vez en China en siglo XIII. Fueron tubos de bambú que se llenaron…
NEWSREPORTER: AUTHORITIES REPORT YET ANOTHER HOME INVASION PERPETRATED BY A MAN WE NOW KNOW AS COVID…
I’m compressed. One spark, And I explode. So I work; Then leave exhausted…
Hear that music??? That, my friend, is the sound of classic vinyl… You know that round…
Rockets had their humble start in 13th century China: bamboo tubes filled with gunpowder, attached…
Monstrous, one-eyed giants have prowled around our imaginations for at least 4,000 years – the…
Cilantro: A Very Controversial Herb Cilantro (also known as coriander) is a plant that has been…
ByElena Cabrera
April 2, 2021
Articles
covid-19,emotions,facial expressions,isolation,psychology,social
Adaptation of Tokyo Japan during daytime photo – Free Person Image on Unsplash Well, I can’t tell…
Are you currently laying in bed in the wee-hours of the morning and are wondering… what even…
Dr. Thaisa Storchi Bergmann is a Brazilian female astrophysicist whose work on LINER-type galaxies…
Dino nuggets are pretty yummy right? These childhood snacks—or adult snacks if you’re like me— are…
The Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker: A Well Traveled Woodpecker The yellow-bellied sapsucker (Sphyrapicus…
ByJaden Stutzmann
December 19, 2020
Articles,Story Time,today i learned (til)
Cyclops,elephants,Fossil,Jaden Stutzmann,Monster,mythology,skulls,snakes,Yacumama
Humankind as a species is over 200,000 years old. We are travelers, storytellers, and connoisseurs…
I am an Avatar the Last Airbender fanatic. I remember sitting on the couch awestruck watching the…
I am just old enough to remember a time when most textbooks only spoke of exoplanets (i.e. those…
Welcome back to our discussion on the Drake Equation and the Fermi Paradox! If you haven’t read part…
Ever wondered how diapers can hold and absorb so much liquid? The simple answer is hydrogels. …
ByAl-Ahad Ekram
November 20, 2020
Story Time,today i learned (til),vintage science
Airplanes,biomechanics,birds,flying,insects
“How do airplanes stay afloat?” “The same way a bird stays afloat.” When we give that answer…
ByCassandra Lund
November 19, 2020
Articles,Field Notes
biology,ecology,marine biology,osedax,science,whale fall,whalefall
Osedax, from the Latin os, oris (bone) and edāx, edācis (devourer), is a genus of undersea worms…
In the fitness community, novice and expert athletes alike, are continually searching for…
TAKE THE QUIZ HERE: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5f7fc0088a3cf300140577ed Neuroscience is…
A big misconception is that milk is taken directly from a cow and put in a bottle. But this is…
ByAl-Ahad Ekram
September 25, 2020
Field Notes,today i learned (til)
battery,carbon footprint,Electric vehicle,emission,green house gas
Electric vehicles have gained momentum in the recent years due to a considerable percentage of…
ByCassandra Lund
September 25, 2020
Articles,vintage science
boolean logic,comp sci,computer,Computer Science,science,von Neumann
The von Neumann Architecture Introduction Have you ever wondered how your computer works? Who…
Whether you’re browsing TikTok, Instagram, or scrolling through random Wikipedia articles, do you…
In computer science, there are many ways to organize data to be used effectively. These many ways…
“What is the difference?” I asked the person across from me after they tasted the flat Coca Cola and…
“OrIgami Engineering is a thing? – JOshua Suber (ME) This semester I had the opportunity to…
Recently, our STEMComm class put on a Sober Science Speakeasy event for Atlanta Science Festival…
It was the evening of March 12 and the STEMcomm VIP team were in preparation mode for the Science…
I remember the first time I played a Sonic the Hedgehog game. I was 8 years-old and had just bought…
A ‘Cool’ Way to Transport or Not? Since their successful conception in 1967 by Dr. Christiaan…
Imagine this, its been a long day of exams and work and you really want to just hang out with your…
“What’s the password?” Said the person whose eyes peeked through the crack in the door. …
Last month on March 12th, the STEMComm VIP team had the pleasure of hosting the Sober Science…
This year, continuing the theme from the Taste of Science, the Georgia Tech STEMcomm team decided to…
Due to the increasing numbers of people being infected with COVID-19 in the United States, many…
One morning as I was chopping up the different fruit for my smoothie. I wondered why the…
How would you feel if you knew your work inspired hundreds, maybe even thousands of rising…
People have different preferences for how they want to follow what is going on around the scientific…
When I went home to Kansas over Christmas break, we had a particularly nasty snowstorm, and my…
When scientists or politicians begin to talk about climate change, most people become scared by the…
Imagine training your whole life to become an astronaut. Excelling in aerospace engineering degrees…
While scrolling somewhere in the interwebs, I saw a post someone had made about trying to hold their…
A Normal Winter Night It’s a cold winter night, you’re snuggled up in your favorite blanket sitting…
Depression is a common but serious mood disorder that causes persistent feelings of sadness. Many…
We’ve come a very long way in the way we perceive medicine and how we use it. We’ve grown from…
Too much of a good thing is even better? Right? Wrong. Turns out with vitamins, this is not the…
BySydney White
January 17, 2020
today i learned (til)
Acid,brain,drugs,LSD,microdosing,Psychedelics,Shrooms
Introduction: Microdosing is the use of micro amounts of psychedelic substances on a consistent…
BySiena Tetali
January 10, 2020
today i learned (til)
brain,health,inhalants,nicotine,science,teen,vaping
What nice etiquette Not to be burning a cigarette. With flavors like Diet Coke Instead of plain old…
In the summer of 2016, Arctic regions such as Siberia and Greenland were hit with an unusual heat…
From a young age, many children take up sports like football, boxing, and soccer. Playing such…
I’m sure we can all remember that dreaded moment at the doctor’s office when they…
I always found it interesting how people tend to see computer science and coding in general as…
This article will be the first of a series of articles I hope to continue called Hidden Figures…
CRISPR, an anacronym that stands for “clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats,” is…
In Fig. 1, which line is longer? Our eyes will tell us that the first line seems longer than the…
The city of Atlanta is constantly growing. With new apartment complexes, new buildings and more…
What? Sunscreens contain diverse active ingredients. Some use the inert inorganic mineral pigment…
Which came first, the chicken or the egg? A classic philosophical conundrum, intentionally baffling…
Every year I move into a new room on campus at Georgia Tech, I buy a package of sticky putty, hoping…
MAKING BAD DECISIONS Ever wonder why you make such bad decisions. We make around 35,000 decisions…
It is a truth universally acknowledged that any homework of significant difficulty is in want of…
A Tale of Binge-Watching and You After years of saying ‘I don’t need it’ or ‘it will waste my time,’…
Introduction: To consider something toxic, it must produce “an adverse biological effect” to humans…
In college, it’s hard to balance sleep and studying. Many students sacrifice sleep in the hopes that…
PART TWO: WHY DOES SYNESTHESIA HAPPEN? So, we know a bit about what synesthesia is. But what…
PART ONE: WHAT IS SYNESTHESIA? Read this sentence. Now stop. Go back, and read it again, but this…
If you’ve already read this far, you hopefully have a pretty good picture of what synesthesia is…
There is something funny, maybe even enjoyable, about the camaraderie many people seem to feel with…
A lot of us may have seen the VSCO girl memes, telling us to “save the turtles” with their…
THE PROBLEM Plastic pollution continues to be a growing environmental issue. Around 79% of plastic…
Introduction Everyone has heard of John F. Kennedy before. Whether it be from his presidency, his…
Timothy Durham was convicted of rape when a test showed his DNA genotype matched the DNA…
When people describe the feelings that result from social estrangement, they often use words that…
Some cats are oftentimes seen engaging in a rhythmic motion of pushing their paws back and forth on…
Post-traumatic stress disorder, so-called PTSD, is a psychiatric disorder that can occur in people…
There is some truth to the phrase “waking up on the wrong side of the bed.” When I don’t…
Life as a student can be frustratingly busy at times. In the most difficult periods, you have to…
When Max Planck began at the University of Munich studying Physics, he was told to pick another area…
“I am convinced God does not play dice with the universe.” – Albert Einstein Quantum…
After watching the drama series, ‘Lie to Me’, I got curious about facial micro-expressions. Facial…
“Tribute: Stephen Hawking” by Michael Lent and Brian McCarthy with art by Zach Bassett and published…
Guinea pigs are one of the most popular small house pets and for good reason! Cute and…
ByAudra Davidson
April 9, 2019
today i learned (til)
biology,medicine,muscles,neurons,neuroscience,physiology,spinal cord
For as long as I can remember, I have been obsessed with how people move. Now, hear me out. Even…
ByAnna Ho
April 5, 2019
DIY,today i learned (til)
amazing,blue,changes color,chemistry,Food,pH indicator,purple,tea,water
A cup of tea brings feelings of peace and serenity to mind. Whether it be a rainy day or cold…
BySydney White
April 5, 2019
today i learned (til)
animal,bird,birds,Bower,Butcherbird,Cuckoo,Kea,Moa,Vampire Parrot
I didn’t realize that birds were cool until I was a senior in high school (4 whole years ago). Just…
BySabrina Wilson
April 5, 2019
today i learned (til)
blood,horror,infectious disease,medicine,mythology,vampire
On The Origin of the Western Vampire The myth of a devilish creature draining the life force (blood)…
ByAnastasia Pavlyuk
April 5, 2019
today i learned (til)
exercise,grit,meditation,neuroplasticity,neuroscience,psychology,resilience,stress
What is Neuroplasticity? Neuroplasticity seems like something a person would read about in a…
An illustrated tribute to the most brilliant code-breaker you’ve never heard of. Ever since…
Do you consciously consider the most sanitary way to wash your hands while washing them? According…
Tis the season for frozen fingers and numb thumbs trying to type on a small phone keyboard. If…
I think it’s important to clear the air before we dive in: I am terrified of snakes. Despite…
ByLauren Anderson
December 12, 2018
DIY
atmospheric scientist,biologist,chemist,christmas,engineer,geologist,gifts,holidays,mathematician,physicist,presents,stem,weather
As the holidays approach, you’re probably panicking about finding the perfect gift to get your nerdy…
ByHamza Hamid
December 6, 2018
today i learned (til)
Airplanes,Airports,bacteria,Flu,Traveling,Viruses
The temperature is cold as you wait in the security line at the airport. The line is going slowly…
Cats are one of the most popular choices as human friends, and I absolutely adore them! I hope to…
Lightning is a phenomenon that we are all familiar with. Everyone has seen it, and some people have…
In the summer of 2016, billions of periodical cicadas of the Magicicada genus appeared in the…
As Industrial Design major who’s future career will most likely consist of creating a wide variety…
BySiena Tetali
November 20, 2018
today i learned (til)
appetite,brain,dopamine,fatty,Food,ghrelin,homeostasis,hunger,leptin,reward,sugar,thanksgiving
Each year at Thanksgiving, I find myself with a heaping plate of absolutely everything…
Depression refers to a swing in mood and a feeling of sadness. It is a common problem in every age…
ByLauren Anderson
November 13, 2018
today i learned (til)
acids,aging,chemistry,exfoliation,health,science,skin
Alpha hydroxy acids. Beta hydroxy acids. These sound like complicated and possibly dangerous…
ByAudra Davidson
November 7, 2018
today i learned (til)
artificial intelligence,cognition,general intelligence,learning,movement,psychology,technology
If you’ve seen one too many sci-fi movies (or five minutes of West World), you might think…
Logic word problems have recently been used to exploit individuals in thinking they help cure…
Throughout your week, take note of how many plastic straws you use. Do you use one when you…
BySiena Tetali
October 26, 2018
DIY
chemistry,creative science writing,diapers,DIY,fun,magic,science,science trick,sodium polyacrylate,stem
Learning intricate card tricks and complex hand movements can be overwhelming and hard to execute in…
I have spent my life struggling to open jars, use scissors, play video games, and shake…
Like many other college students, eating a healthy meal is difficult to do when we are so consumed…
Are you looking for a book to read that’s fun, and action packed with science? Check out Legend of…
Famous Scientists Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543) He proposed madness We revolve around the sun Woke…
In the early 1920’s glow in the dark watches were the newest fad out there. The United States was in…
For a long time, scientists have known that plants respond to their surroundings. There are flowers…
I had the privilege to interview Biju Parakkeden; one of the co-creators of Legend of Sumeria, a…
When most people think of mummies, a strange mixture of ancient curses and toilet paper-wrapped…
Though some may view it as violent, martial arts are an integral part of many cultures around the…
ByZoha Naqawe
April 19, 2018
today i learned (til),vintage science
architecture,chemistry,geometry,Islam,math,physics,tilings
The expansive domes and minarets of famous mosques such as the Blue Mosque in Istanbul…
ByEileen Zhu
April 19, 2018
DIY
caramelization,chemical reaction,dragon beard candy,recipe,sugar,taste of science,thermal decomposition
The Georgia Tech STEMcomm VIP team had the Taste of Science festival on March 12, 2018. During this…
You are halfway through saving a doomsday world from extraterrestrials or spending a night with a…
ByJustin Blaylock
April 19, 2018
DIY,today i learned (til)
light,monitors,optics,technology,visible light
It’s about that time of the year where projects are due. You want to create a fantastic looking…
Examsprojectshomework assignments, it never ends! In turn, the anxiety begins to manifest…
As the leaning tower of Jenga pieces fell after a heated battle of, what my friends and I liked to…
Way back when the internet was just a dream, electricity was seen as a means to power machines, to…
Want to learn more about sonic weapons? Read this! Fu, K. (2018, March 01). Can Sound Be Used As a…
ByCaroline Gellene
February 23, 2018
today i learned (til),vintage science
drugs,LSD,PCR,science,scientists
LSD. Acid. Lucy. Whatever you decide to call it, lysergic acid diethylamide has been illegal for…
Whether you are cramming for an exam, or simply trying to remember your grocery list, memory is…
When I woke up today, I found that my neck and shoulder were extremely sore. I was totally fine last…
ByRakiya Winton
February 9, 2018
today i learned (til)
exercise,health,strength training,weight lifting
Would you believe me if I told you that you didn’t have to spend countless hours in the gym daily to…
ByJay Brandt
December 1, 2017
today i learned (til),vintage science
Badass,charged,chemistry,display,lcd,physics,science,screen,technology,tv
One of the most popular displays today is an LCD display. They come in televisions, computer…
The Earth’s core is red The oceans are blue We’d like to keep it that way And you can…
Ever walk by an organic chemistry teaching lab and wonder why people were standing behind…
Arguably the most important beverage in a student’s life, coffee offers a boost of…
According to ‘Wikipedia’, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is defined as the study of…
In my childhood, I always imagined the picture of me talking to myself. As I grow up, I first saw…
Directions: Match the correct answer to each science joke. a. It’s down to its last quarter b…
Continuous fear of breaking something in lab Never knowing which waste container to use Not getting…
Let’s break the glass ceiling in tech and encourage more women and girls to break into the…
ByEileen Zhu
November 10, 2017
DIY,today i learned (til)
moisturizer,skin whitener,skin-care product,sun screen
There is a saying that everyone can be a beauty and it seems true more than ever in today’s world…
Mastering science concepts for many students can be difficult. Great instructors, learning…
As college student, we have all had that one class that is required for graduation that we aren’t…
Which dessert can take shape as a chip in your favorite cookie or as a bar, and can be enjoyed in…
Electrons, protons Wow, I do really love them Talk about atoms! Light years and darkness Supernovas…
Many people are shocked when they find out that the concept of aging can be explained by genetics…
Studies at the forefront of treating an array of neurological disorders are beginning to utilize an…
ByEileen Zhu
September 16, 2017
today i learned (til)
fear for humanlike robot,interesting science fact,uncanny valley
One month ago, my boyfriend and I went to Savannah for a visit. I’ve always heard there are a…
Apollo 13 is perhaps one of the most well known of the Apollo missions, though it did not start out…
You’ve all heard about the theory of continental drift, right? You’ve heard of Pangaea and how the…
Isambard Kingdom Brunel was fascinated with the idea of building steam driven metal ships that could…
“A repo man’s job is always intense” movie Repo Man (1984) Field biologists get themselves…
Seriously, though, think about it: finding a quantitative way to understand and measure emotional…
The Chinese government has recently decided that the Chinese people are in need of some form of…
I’m a fifth year undergraduate at the Georgia Institute of Technology studying industrial and…
After living in Bristol for a time, Isambard went on to work on constructing The Great Western…
Government officials are making several claims about one of today’s hottest topics, climate…
To Isambard Kingdom Brunel, January 12th, 1828 seemed like just another Saturday morning. Little did…
It’s easy to forget that some of the minerals found in the Earth can be extremely dangerous, despite…
I present to you my two page cheat sheet on volcanoes since they are one of the most fascinating and…
“One man’s making cheap booze is another man’s crafting an ecosystem in which a microorganism can…
If you have been online at all the past couple of months, you have probably ran into…
Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/visions-of-the-future/ Water: the ultimate…
MEL Science is on a mission to make mail-order chemistry kits for kids big again. They’ll…
The majority of science majors, at least the ones that I know, work in a lab as an undergraduate…
If you’ve browsed the refrigerated section of your local natural foods store lately, you probably…
ByKatelyn Sturdivant
April 7, 2014
today i learned (til)
cytochrome,drug,drug interaction,grapefruit,grapefruit juice,medication
So, the other day I got a new prescription, and as I skimmed through the 300 pages of side effect…
ByKevin Wolfe
March 7, 2014
Funny Bone,today i learned (til)
ant,Badass,badass biology,biology,brain,civilization,evolution,godzilla,human evolution,humans,intelligence,size
Badass Biology: Humanity’s most badass adaptation At some point, modern humans started believing…
ByJoe Mendelson
December 27, 2013
Field Notes,today i learned (til),vintage science
assault,biology,criminals,ecology,frogs,grifters,guatemala,herpetology,hookers,robbery,thieves
As a US citizen who travels internationally to conduct research, I’m well aware of the perception…
ByKevin Wolfe
December 16, 2013
Funny Bone,today i learned (til)
Badass,bats,biology,brain,cortex,echo,echolocation,hearing,neuroscience,oreos,wildlife
Vision is awesomely complicated. A lot of animals, like the hawk, use vision to detect important…
ByAlison Burger
December 6, 2013
today i learned (til)
biology,discovery channel,marine,marine biology,megalodon,oceans,shark week,sharks,The Truth About the Documentary That Questioned it All
Barbies? Yea right. Doll Houses? Please. I was never the little girl who played with mini tea cups…
ByJoe Mendelson
July 19, 2013
Field Notes,today i learned (til),vintage science
biology,field research,guatemala,herpetology,mangos,poppin’ tags,science,thrift store
In case you’ve ever wondered what happens to the items that are too lame to re-sell in thrift stores…
ByJennifer Leavey
June 22, 2013
today i learned (til)
biology,chicken pox,herpes,herpes zoster,immunology,medicine,vaccine,varicella-zoster,virology,vzv,zoster
I had chicken pox when I was 8 years old. This was before there was a vaccine for varicella zoster…
PROFESSOR: Hello class! Welcome to “Advanced Application of Math and Logic in Natural Philosophy”…
ByKevin Wolfe
May 17, 2013
Funny Bone,today i learned (til)
amazing,Badass,biology,brain,cat,cats,environment,human,medicine,neuoscience,parasite,parasitoid,rat,schizophrenia,science,Toxo,Toxoplasma,wasp
Look, we humans are awesome. We own this planet. If we really wanted to, we could spill every barrel…
ByHollie Blake
March 4, 2013
today i learned (til)
biology,Cabin fever,cloudy,psychology,Seasonal affective disorder,spring,sun,vitamin D,winter
Before I moved away from Florida I never realized how much I depended on good weather to motivate…
ByGordon Waller
January 11, 2013
DIY,today i learned (til)
aquaponics,back to the roots,biology,eco-friendly,environment,fish,fish tank,green,herb garden,hydroponics,mushrooms,science
Imagine you are in your last semester at college. You’ve done well academically, studied business…
ByJoe Mendelson
December 24, 2012
Field Notes,today i learned (til),vintage science
biology,ecology,field work,frogs,grad school,grad student,graduate school,guatemala,herpetology,science,snakes,teenager,young adult,zoo,zoo atlanta
Herpetology and getting lost. These are the two driving themes of my life. They have shaped my…
ByKatelyn Sturdivant
December 4, 2012
Funny Bone,today i learned (til)
biology,cecum,colon,digestion,doo doo,feces,gastroenterology,intestine,kids,large intestine,number two,poo,poop,science,small intestine,teens,young adults
**Disclaimer: This post is about poop. A few days ago I stumbled upon this webpage and…
ByKatelyn Sturdivant
November 21, 2012
DIY,today i learned (til)
cave,caving,crayfish,dark,descent,ORGT,rappel,rappel rack,rock,spelunking,vertical
I’ve always enjoyed having fun outdoors, and recently I’ve started to branch out of my…
ByAndrew St. James
November 15, 2012
DIY,Funny Bone
apple,apple pie,ice cream,pie,pie crust,science,thanksgiving
It is an indisputable fact that I am deeply, irreversibly, head-over-heels in love with pie. Apple…
ByDevon King
November 13, 2012
today i learned (til)
ASMR,autonomous sensory meridian response,brain goose bumps,brain tingling,tingling,unknown sensation
You know how Spider-Man had a special spider-sense that would tingle whenever danger was…
ByChargedMagazine
November 9, 2012
today i learned (til)
awakening,linda harley,nudela,rozebuz,science fiction
Check back every Friday for another chapter of Awakening, Nuelda Book 1, by Linda Harley. Learn more…
ByJennifer Leavey
October 31, 2012
DIY,vintage science
chemistry,costume,halloween,Madame Curie,Marie Curie,radioactive,radium
This year for Halloween, why not celebrate Marie Curie, the first woman to win the Nobel Prize? The…
ByIvan Pham
October 30, 2012
today i learned (til),vintage science
anatomy,bodies,burial,doctors,grave,medicine,resurrectionist,surgery
NOTE: This post is not related in any way to the 1956 sci-fi film that depicts an extraterrestrial…
ByDestiny Cobb
October 24, 2012
today i learned (til)
ethics,fMRI,MRI,neuroimaging,neuroscience,philosophy,scans
I LOVE science. From genetics to astronomy, neuroscience to botany, this branch of knowledge endears…
ByHollie Blake
October 16, 2012
today i learned (til)
biochemistry,Carbohydrate,coconut,Fad,fat,health,insulin,Paleo Diet,Paleokit,paleolithic,protein
It seems like every other day, a friend of mine declares a newfound dedication to the Paleo Diet. …
ByDestiny Cobb
October 12, 2012
today i learned (til)
algae,art,biology,biology bucket list,bioluminescence,marine,NASA,phytoplankton
Greetings biophiles! What do algal blooms, great white sharks, and okapis all have in common?…
I am sitting. More specifically, I am waiting. Waiting on the box in front of me, a box that reminds…
ByMargeaux Comerford
September 20, 2012
today i learned (til)
biology,bitter,charged,fiction,health,math,misconceptions,salty,senses,sour,sweet,taste,taste buds,tongue
OK, kids, we need to talk. No, you’re not in trouble. The people in trouble are health, anatomy, and…
ByGordon Waller
September 17, 2012
today i learned (til)
3d printers,3D printing,future,Future printing,i.materialise,intellectual property,MakerBot,printers,printing,prototype printing,riemann sum,Thingiverse
Allow me to transport your mind for a moment. The year is 1999, being an “internet company”…
ByKatelyn Sturdivant
September 13, 2012
Funny Bone,today i learned (til)
ecosystem,environment,Ewe-niversally Green,invasive species,kudzu,non-native species,sheep,Trees Atlanta
Would you ever think sheep could be used in the place of a lawn mower? How could an animal do the…
ByAndrew St. James
September 4, 2012
today i learned (til)
admixture,Denisova cave,Denisovan,Denisovan hominid,Homo neanderthalis,human evolution,Neanderthal,Siberia
Let me set the mood for you: you’re an anatomically modern human living in mountains of Siberia. The…
ByJennifer Leavey
August 22, 2012
today i learned (til),vintage science
apocalypse,contagion,epidemic,epidemiology,Gwyneth Paltrow,Jude Law,Kate Winslet,Laurence Fishburne,Matt Damon,movie,movie review,outbreak,pandemic,science,virology,zombies
I have been looking forward to seeing the movie Contagion since it came out last year and I finally…
ByHollie Blake
August 14, 2012
today i learned (til)
aquafina,bottled water,conservation,dasani,environment,tap water,water,water bottle
Conservation is not a commonly exercised word for most Americans. A booming economy once offered us…
ByKatelyn Sturdivant
August 6, 2012
today i learned (til)
aging,biology,dermatology,medicine,sun,uv light,wrinkles
A few weeks ago, a friend of mine showed me an article on MSN about a man whose face was obviously…
If you are a technology enthusiast, NASA observer or all around space geek, you don’t need me…
ByJennifer Leavey
June 18, 2012
today i learned (til)
biology,chemolithotrophy,heterotroph,microbiology,oceanography,sulfur-oxidizing bacteria,sulfur-reducing bacteria,whale,whale fall
Normally, the term “dead whale” reminds me of long, tedious hours slogging through Moby Dick or sad…
ByMargeaux Comerford
June 11, 2012
DIY,today i learned (til)
biology,costa rica,ecology,ecotourism,environment,jungle,rainforest
As a supporter of the “Let’s stop wearing shoes” movement that seems to be taking over the mentality…
A co-worker sent this out to our research group in a rare moment of light-heartedness in the…
This past month I had the absolute pleasure of visiting the Atlanta Botanical Gardens as part of…
Have you ever wondered what goes on in outer space, especially around black holes? I know as a kid…
ByGordon Waller
May 10, 2012
today i learned (til)
allergies,engineering,hay fever,microscopy,monitoring,plants,Pollen,ragweed,spring
It’s pollen season, and where I live in Atlanta Mother Nature has given everything with the…
ByHollie Blake
May 1, 2012
today i learned (til)
earth day,energy,environment,festivals,recycling,sustainability
In 1970, 100,000 people gathered in Washington DC to protest the Vietnam War. The deaths of Jimi…
ByKevin Wolfe
April 26, 2012
Funny Bone,today i learned (til)
amazing,Badass,benthos,biology,fish,goby,humor,marine,marine biology,ocean,physics,pistol shrimp,satire,shrimp
“Wtf, shrimp!!? I make it all the way to this website from who knows what part of the internet, and…
ByJennifer Leavey
April 20, 2012
DIY,vintage science
bacteriophage,biochemistry,biology,chemistry,DNA,genes,genetics,hershey-chase,inheritance,molecular biology,phage,waring
Happy DNA Day!!!! So, it’s April 20th and you want to celebrate DNA day, but aren’t sure…
If you haven’t read part 1 (why would you do that?), here is a review of the scenario we are…
If you’ve ever taken a life sciences course your teacher probably mentioned one of several…
The concept of a series of YouTube videos specifically designed to teach science is one that may…
Picture a typical 1985 aerobic dancersize class at the local YMCA. Bright spandex, side pony-tails…
Every December the Georgia Tech School of Biology has a holiday party with one of those never…
ByGordon Waller
February 14, 2012
DIY,Funny Bone
chemistry,galvanized,materials,Oxidation,steel,zinc
Still struggling to pick out that one in a million Valentine’s Day gift? Worry no longer…
ByGordon Waller
February 11, 2012
vintage science
chemistry,Engagement Ring,Kardashian,materials,Oxidation
I have a joke for you: How long does a two million dollar engagement ring buy you with…
ByHollie Blake
February 6, 2012
today i learned (til)
biology,friends,psychology,sexual selection,stress,women
High school can be very painful for anyone who is the slightest bit different. Thankfully, I’m 5…
ByMargeaux Comerford
January 25, 2012
today i learned (til)
dive log,nurse sharks,ocean conservation,puffer fish,reefs,SCUBA,SNUBA
In this day and age, it is so very common to lose ourself in the monotony of our daily lives, the…
BySahil Ramakrishnan
January 25, 2012
DIY
21,bieber,decisions,gaming strategies,math,Movies,probability
You’re trapped in a bland room with absolutely nothing but three ordinary, poster-plastered doors…
ByGordon Waller
January 25, 2012
vintage science
Golden Globe awards,light,physics,reflection,Sequins
I had a chance to catch some of the Golden Globes the other night. By had a chance I mean, I elected…
ByCharley Winter
January 18, 2012
today i learned (til)
brain,Dunbar,Facebook,friends,neocortex,neuroscience,psychology,relationships,social
You meet that hot rocker guy/girl at that concert you really like, and you guys trade names. You…