Gas is one of the three main states of matter, along with solids and liquids. Let’s break down what a gas is and how it acts, ASAP. So, WTH is Gas? Gas is a substance where the tiny bits (atoms or molecules) that make it up aren’t stuck together. Because of this, a gas has…
A syndrome is basically a group of symptoms that, when they happen together, point to a specific medical problem. Quick reminder, BTW: A symptom is just a single sign or clue that something is wrong. It’s a specific pattern of symptoms that helps point toward a diagnosis. But FYI, neither a symptom nor a syndrome…
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Ever wonder why you can sometimes see tiny specks of dust floating in a beam of sunlight, but nowhere else in the room? There’s a scientific name for that, and it’s used in chemistry and physics, FYI. It’s called the Tyndall Effect. So, WTH is the Tyndall Effect? It’s what happens when light bounces off…
The powerful placebo effect demonstrates the mind-body connection, a well-worn phrase that suddenly means your thoughts can literally knit tissue back together. Have you ever felt a headache vanish the moment you swallowed a pill, long before it could work, as if your skull contained a tiny, obedient pharmacist? This common experience is not just…
Albert Bandura’s Social Learning Theory uncovers a fascinating truth: we don’t just learn by doing but by watching others—sometimes mimicking the unexpected quirks of behavior that ripple through society. Learning isn’t always straightforward; some lessons sink deep, others fade fast, like shadows at dusk. Why is it that a child might remember a biting insult…
