We often hear that chewing gum is not the best, so I decided to dig deeper and get a better understanding of why. What is Gum made of? Most gum today is made out of gum base. This is a polymer, plasticizer, and resin mixture. It is combined with food-grade softeners, preservatives, sweeteners, colours, and […]
Monkey Business
By: Angela Qian I think we can all agree that humans are pretty smart. Just think of all the amazing things our species has created and accomplished! You don’t see other animals using Bluetooth devices, or going to the moon! Yet, every now and again, something amazing and strangely human-like happens in nature. Something that […]
Can Humans Echolocate?
In short, the answer is yes, and there are individuals who can prove it. Daniel Kish, now an adult, claims that his blindness from the age of thirteen months doesn’t hinder his active life. He can go camping, swimming, and hiking with no problem, all thanks to his ability to echolocate. And Thomas Trajo, who […]
The War on Bananas
By: Sophie Gabreldar Bananas are one of the most popular fruits on the market, and are a personal favourite of mine. Most people have enjoyed a banana split, but are unaware of the long journey this fruit has had. In fact, the modern-day bananas are an entirely different species of banana. The familiar bright yellow […]
Brace Yourself: The Power of Dental Braces
Written By: Radhika Bajaj Dental braces, a symbolism of adolescence for many, are becoming ever so popular, and not just among kids, but adults too. I have been through the experience of receiving and taking off braces myself. Yet, I am sure that many people like me agree to get braces without knowing how they […]
The Ethics of a Saviour Sibling
There are nearly 2000 children on the organ waitlist in the U.S. While this number may shallow compared to the 100,000 adults on that list, organ donors for children are far harder to come by. This is due to the small organ sizes of children which require them to receive a transplant from another child. […]
1 brain, 2 minds: Cutting the corpus callosum
Our brains are divided into 2 sections, or hemispheres: left and right. Common knowledge tells us that the left and right brains are responsible for different subjects. The left brain manages language, math and analytical thinking, while the right brain controls of expression, creativity and imagination. But how much of that is true? What if […]
Pandemic Prevention: The Universal Flu Vaccine
In the wake of Covid-19 has come a push for pandemic prevention measures. One of which is a universal influenza vaccine. While it may not seem like it, seasonal influenza takes the lives of up to 650 000 people a year. On top of that lies the looming threat of an influenza pandemic, which occurred […]
De-extinction: Reviving the Extinct
By Rachel Leong The problem of rapid animal extinction is concerning for many of us. Recently, I heard about the critically endangered Sumatran Rhino. It made me worry about the future of biodiversity. Some say that it is too late to turn back time. However, is that really true? What if scientists can revive extinct […]
How Do Carnivorous Fly Traps Eat Their Food?
Plants have always been known as harmless, green organisms who use photosynthesis to take energy. However, the Venus flytrap does not live up to this reputation. The flytrap is best known for its carnivorous eating habits. Insects such as flies, ants, grasshoppers, and spiders are all victims of the plant’s two-lobed traps. Yet, despite such […]