Pomodoro: A Mental Stimulant
As the semester ends, and finals week begins, the amount of anxiety and stress that suddenly seems to double down on everyone on campus begins as well. The buzz of campus life that was there before, dies down to frowns…
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Enigmatic World of Chromesthesia
When we listen to music, we evoke a wide range of emotions within ourselves. Whether it be the lyrics of a song or the beats of the music, we connect with the music and feel all types of emotions. Whether…
Why Does Mars’s Moon Look Like That? A Dive into Moon Formation
The other day, I came across a funny meme on Instagram. I laughed, I gave it a like, and I moved on with my life- kind of. As I continued with my day, one thought kept creeping…
Artificial Rain- Real or Sci-Fi
It’s a futuristic fantasy that many have dreamed up, that humans could someday possess the power to control the weather. Artificial weather is an interesting, but ultimately fantastical pipe dream, or is it? Would you believe me if I told…
The Science of Why We Love Music
Why do patterns of sound have so much power over us, stirring our emotions, evoking memories, and leaving a permanent impact on us? Music has been an integral part of human culture for centuries, from the bards of ancient civilization…
Medieval Medicinal Remedies Not to Try at Home
In the medieval era, medicinal practices were influenced by a blend of herbalism, superstition, and early medical theories. This led to an array of home remedies, some effective, some strange, some which should never be practiced today, that people of…
Astronomy of the Ancient Skies
The night sky has captured people’s imagination for cultures across the world throughout human history. From the ancient Mesopotamians and Egyptians to the Mayans and Greeks, ancient people used the stars to shape their beliefs, practices, and societies. One such…
Science During the Age of Enlightenment
The 17th and 18th centuries were a time of profound transformation in Europe in regards to thought, reason, skepticism, and empirical observation. This was nowhere more pronounced than during the Age of Enlightenment, its intellectual and philosophical movements leading to…