PinnedKatrina PaulsoninAbout Me StoriesAbout Me — Katrina PaulsonFollowing life’s curious adventures through writing·4 min read·Jan 1, 2021--25--25
Katrina PaulsonScientists Discover Another Reason Sleep is ImportantOur neurons and brainwaves keep our brains clean of waste·6 min read·3 days ago--11--11
Katrina PaulsonExcess Oxygen isn’t As Benign as Scientists ThoughtWe typically perceive oxygen as harmless, even the source of Life, but hyperoxia shows there is such a thing as breathing too much oxygen.·6 min read·6 days ago--15--15
Katrina PaulsonSome Scientists Want to Try Blocking Sunlight to Combat Global WarmingAs science-fiction as it sounds, it’s very much a reality and in need of discussion·9 min read·Jun 13, 2024--31--31
Katrina PaulsonBrewer’s Waste Can Make Recycling E-Waste EasierHumans have enjoyed beer for centuries, and now scientists have discovered the leftover yeast from brewing beer has a surprisingly…·6 min read·Jun 9, 2024--11--11
Katrina PaulsonMath May Fill In Where Language Falls ShortSometimes, words aren’t enough to describe our experiences, but mathematical advancement could help us fill in the gaps.·7 min read·Jun 6, 2024--10--10
Katrina PaulsonGame Theory Research Suggests We Can’t Ever Fully Learn From Our MistakesWe like to think we’re superior rational creatures, but research reminds us that we’re also selfish and emotional animals that don’t always…·7 min read·Jun 3, 2024--10--10
Katrina PaulsonA New Study Suggests Orcas Are Actually Three Different SpeciesWe’ve long assumed Orcas were a single species, but new research says otherwise.·7 min read·May 30, 2024--5--5
Katrina PaulsoninBabelSperm Whales Have Something Like LanguageResearch suggests Sperm Whales use clicking sounds to communicate, and experts are figuring out what they’re saying·7 min read·May 26, 2024--4--4
Katrina PaulsonArcheologists Discover Stone Wall Made and Used by Palaeolithic HuntersPeople living 10,000 years ago constructed what may be the new oldest ‘megastructure’ in Germany for hunting, but now it lies near the…·6 min read·May 23, 2024--2--2