by Sucharita Desu Mathematics is defined as the study of numbers and shapes; more commonly, it may be considered the process of calculating using numbers. Overall, we know that it is an academic subject we learn throughout our educational journeys to be able to solve problems. Math can involve many different shapes, symbols, rules and reasonings, numbers, and more! But, how do we come to understand all of this?  To start our discussion, it is important to understand that the process of...

Figure 1: Artistic illustration of the human brain surrounded by geometric shapes and patterns, symbolizing neural connections and the brain’s adaptability through neuroplasticity. For decades, IQ scores have been treated as permanent labels, suggesting that intelligence is a fixed trait determined early in life. Students were often told they had a set capacity for learning, while workplaces relied on test results to define potential. But neuroscience reveals a very different story:...

Imagine this setup: You’re trying to study for an important final exam while texting your friends. This setup can be very common under the rationale of “I’m great at multitasking!” Although it would be nice to be able to concentrate on all those tasks at once and save time, this is absolutely false–it actually wastes more time than it saves ! Let's break down this myth by explaining where the myth comes from, why it’s biologically impossible, and what the harm that spreading the myth causes. ...