Katy Willis

Katy Willis is a writer, master herbalist, master gardener, and certified canine nutritionist who has been writing since 2002. She’s finds joy in learning new and interesting things, and finds history, science, and nature endlessly fascinating.

I Used AI to Visualize Mental Health Conditions – Here Are the Results

There’s a lot of debate about AI art generators, but I’ve used MidJourney to bring my ideas to life before. This time, I wanted to see how it would depict common mental health conditions through art. Many people, including myself, struggle to describe what their mental health conditions feel like. So, I gave MidJourney a […]

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20 Fascinating Microorganisms You’ve Never Heard Of But Should Know About

Microorganisms are tiny, fascinating creatures that play crucial roles in our world. While some are well-known, many intriguing microorganisms remain under the radar. Here are 15 microorganisms you’ve probably never heard of but should definitely know about. 1. Deinococcus radiodurans Deinococcus radiodurans is known as one of the toughest bacteria on Earth. It can survive extreme

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15 Eye-Opening Truths About Knights That Reveal a Different Side of History

Knights are often depicted in popular culture as chivalrous heroes in shining armor, rescuing damsels in distress. But what was life really like for these medieval warriors? Let’s explore 15 fascinating truths about knights in the Middle Ages. 1. Knights Were Mostly Nobles During the Middle Ages, knighthood was considered a class of petty nobility. Knights

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How Do Sharks Communicate?

Sharks are fascinating creatures that have roamed the oceans for millions of years. Despite their fearsome reputation, sharks are complex animals with unique ways of communicating. Understanding how sharks communicate helps us appreciate these incredible predators and their roles in marine ecosystems. Let’s dive into the various methods sharks use to communicate. Visual Communication Because

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What is a Polymath?

A polymath is someone with a deep and broad knowledge base, often excelling in multiple fields. These individuals embody curiosity and a lifelong passion for learning, integrating their diverse knowledge to solve complex problems creatively. They’re also people like me. I’m neurodiverse and I love to learn new things. My brain works differently from “neurotypical”

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Women Through History: Who Was Émilie du Châtelet?

Gabrielle Émilie Le Tonnelier de Breteuil, or Émilie du Châtelet, was a French natural philosopher, mathematician, and physicist during the early to mid-18th century. At a time when the contributions of women to science were often overlooked, she emerged as a powerful intellectual force. Your understanding of Enlightenment science would be incomplete without acknowledging her

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12 Facts About the Adder, Britain’s Only Venomous Snake

The adder, also known as the common viper, is Britain’s only venomous snake. While these fascinating creatures are often feared, they play an important role in the country’s ecosystems. Here are 12 scintillating facts about adders that will help you appreciate these misunderstood reptiles. 1. Adders Are Relatively Small Adult adders typically grow to be

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