“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 […]
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: […]
A rainforest in Antarctica?
By Jenny Tindall Antarctica is the coldest, windiest and driest continent on earth. With average temperatures ranging from −10 °C to −60°C and an average precipitation of roughly 50mm per year (half that of the Sahara desert), it seems a little farfetched to think that it was once home to a lush rainforest, similar to […]
The Rainforests in Antarctica
Written By: Angela Hu If you think of Antarctica, you probably think of ice and the occasional penguin. However, the continent was a rainforest when dinosaurs were around. The Discovery Scientists have found new evidence of plant materials from under the seafloor. The team of scientists from the UK and Germany drilled a hole into […]
This Sponge Can Wipe Out Cancer Cells
By Risa Shimmura For years, scientists have been looking for cures for cancer. 10 million people die from cancer every year. However, this new and recent discovery may put a stop to this global serial killer. In Indonesia, a special sponge was discovered. This sponge creates a molecule called Manzamine A. This molecule is able […]
The Environmental Impact of Concrete
by Chris Hwang Aside from water, concrete is the most heavily used resource in the world; and as the foundation for most modern structures, the benefits are clear. However, it comes at the price of our environment. In fact, cement, the main ingredient for concrete, accounts for 8% of the world’s carbon emissions. That makes […]
The Effect of Noise Pollution
By Abrielle Chan We humans create a lot of pollution. From the emissions of our cars to waste and chemicals we release into our waters, human behaviour impacts the natural environment. But the pollution in the air isn’t the only thing we produce. The sound from our vehicles and industry machines also produce pollution, namely […]
Why Do Batteries Have Less Capacity Over Time?
Written by Athena Cai Electronic devices have grown to become increasingly important as different aspects of our daily lives become more digitized. When consumers shop for new smartphones or laptops, one of the most important things they’ll consider is the battery life of the device. Will the device last the entire day or will they […]
The Bullet Ant; Most painful sting
“Bullet Ant” © by chriswalts, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 On the face of the Earth, there is a vast amount of painful things known to humankind. One of those things, or more specifically one of those stings is from the Bullet Ant. These ants are most commonly found in Central America, in humid and warm rainforest […]
How Animals Impact Wildfires
Written By: Angela Hu With our world warming at the pace it is, wildfires are going to become more common. Can we regulate these fires by studying animal behaviour? Claire Foster of the Australian National University recently published a review in Trends in Ecology and Evolution. In it, she examined how the activity of animal’s […]