These adorable flat-faced cats have existed since the 1600s from Mesopotamia which was later called Persia, giving these cats the name Persian. Today, they are an expensive and highly sought-after breed with prices going from $1,000+ for a single…
We all know vitamins are important, but what do they actually do? Well, each vitamin has different benefits, with some playing multiple roles in important bodily functions. The oxygen transfer from our lungs to our cells, for example, depends on…
Medical marijuana is an issue that has drawn significant debate. As of 2025, it has been legalized for medical use in 39 states (and also for recreational use in 24). Cannabis is becoming more present in the medical landscape and…
There are many myths surrounding the effects of a full moon on humans from higher rates of insanity to our sleep cycles. But you’re wondering if any of these are actually true. A full moon occurs when the Earth is…
During your time at Georgia Tech, as a STEM major, one of the things that you might choose to do is to TA a class. TAing a class can be extremely rewarding, despite being a lot of work and…
Hippopotamuses(not, hippomotami) are the third largest land mammal, following elephants and white rhinos. They are semi aquatic animals, so they enjoy the best of both worlds. If you’ve ever been to the zoo, you’ve probably seen them peeking out of…
We’ve only ever seen immortality on TV, but what if I told you, we seem to be closer to it than we think. In 1952, a cervical cancer patient, Henrietta Lacks, was admitted to the John Hopkins hospital where a…
If you live in Atlanta, there’s a large chance you’ve come into contact with the now common Joro Spider. Measuring in at 3 inches long, Joro spiders have neon-yellow abdomens and long legs with bright yellow stripes. They build…