Avneet Kahlon

Choosing to slow down: The art of lingering in the digital age

Our world is becoming increasingly full of content – short-form Tiktok videos, microtrends, things designed to grab our attention. We scroll through endless amounts of information, instantly forgetting whatever it was we just looked at. I often find myself putting my phone down after twenty minutes of doomscrolling having forgotten...
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Posted Nov. 28, 2025

Will-o’-the-wisps: Mythical creatures or a science-backed trick?

Scientists at Stanford University may have uncovered the truth behind will-o’-the-wisps, which have been a scientific mystery for years. Will-o’-the-wisps, or ignis fatuus in Latin, have been associated with supernatural legends and myths, and are often seen in swamp areas or marshes. However, recent research by Richard Zare and his...
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Posted Oct. 22, 2025