“Christmas Bread”© by 42Jules, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 It is quite common to see burnt or charred portions when toasting and grilling food. Some may find it appetizing, while others will find it revolting. These burnt bits are carcinogens, substances that promote the growth of cancer in your body. Burnt food is not the only type […]
A Little Bit About Hay-Fever.
By Abrielle Chan Springtime is a favourite season for many. Despite being a great time to stop and smell the flowers, spring marks the start of the allergy season. In Vancouver, cherry blossoms and other spring flowers bring both beauty and pollen. This spells misery among allergy sufferers. Science behind an allergic rhinitis Allergic rhinitis […]
How Animals Use Compasses to Navigate the World
by Athena Cai After a salmon is born in a river, it will migrate to the ocean. The fish may live here for one to seven years before journeying back to where it first spawned. How are these fish and other migratory animals able to find their way back home after so long? Magnetoreception The […]
Giving Penguins a Boost
by Catherine Wang Penguins are known for being incredibly effective swimmers. They have evolved many traits favourable for ocean living, but scientists have discovered that these aquatic aficionados have another clever trick up their sleeves. Mostly living below the equator, penguins enjoy time both on land and underwater. They rely on the abundance of krill, […]
Why Microbes are the Future
In our innovative world, problems continue to strain our engineering limits. Fortunately, microorganisms have solved many of these problems. Though this may be true, we still need to find and implement them. In this article, I will discuss 2 major uses for microbes. Ecology One major pollutant in many streams and lakes is hexavalent chromium: […]
Brittle Bone Disease
“415.2 – rib xray2“© by iem-student.org, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 Broken bones are a common injury among people, with a few broken arms or legs during childhood. However with some people, this isn’t the case. 1 in 20,000 people will develop Osteogenesis Imperfecta, otherwise known as brittle bone disease. Brittle bone disease occurs when there is […]
Smile!
by Yeira Wong These days, it’s very easy to feel sad from being cooped up inside all day. It’s important to get some fresh air and stay healthy, but there are also other methods to boost one’s mood. Many people have told me that smiling helps improve mood and even TV shows have mentioned this […]
Cracking Joints: A Cause for Concern?
By: Sophie Gabreldar The joints in our bodies can make a variety of different noises, from popping all the way to cracking. The technical term for these noises is “crepitus”, from the Latin word of “to rattle.” People of all age can experience crepitus, but it becomes more common with old age. What Causes Crepitus? […]
Colour Coding Your Notes — Is the Hassle Worth It?
Have you ever colour coded your notes before? Whether it be two standard colours or a handful of shades, you probably have! However, how effective is colour coding? Is this method truly beneficial, or does it simply make your notes look aesthetically pleasing? What Is It? Colour coding notes is a method which may appeal […]
Playing with Fire: a look into a study on chimpanzees and their food.
Fire was integral to human development. Seen in the Greek stories of Prometheus and his gift of fire to civilization to being supported in scientific papers, fire has appeared to be the key to unlocking the secret to human development. More specifically, fire led to cooked food which thus lead to the formation of the […]