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 […]
The Dangers of Plastic on Sea Turtles
by Risa Shimmura Time and time again we hear about sea turtles eating plastic bags and getting stuck in debris in the ocean. However, have you ever wondered why this occurs so often? As plastic finds its way to the ocean, it is found that all kinds of sea creatures interact and consume it. However, […]
Where Have All the Starfish Gone?
By Maya K. Growing up on the shores of a small beach on Vancouver Island, I have always been fascinated by sea stars. Their slimy skin, their spindly arms, and their beauty colours have always captured my attention. When I went on a six-day kayak trip last summer near Tofino, I was so excited to […]
Our Unique West Coast Forests
By Skye Harding The forests of the West Coast are among Canada’s most treasured natural history. Ancient, old-growth forests define our country’s coastlines and values. As modelled in Indigenous culture and traditions, the unique forests and natural ecosystems are crucial to Canada’s identity. As a part of the handful of people lucky enough to have […]
De-extinction: The Revival of Dead Species
by Athena Cai What if you could wake up tomorrow and spend the day visiting a live mammoth at the zoo? Science has done the impossible again and again; now the reality of bringing back extinct species seems little beyond our reach. It begins with CRISPR CRISPR is a gene editing tool that allows biologists […]
What I See
By: Sarah Sui People always ask me: What do you see? A future of lavishes and riches, or friends and family? I hold my breath, icy with despair For what awaits me in the future will not be loving arms so gentle and fair What is there for me has been clear for all these […]
Does Extra CO2 Benefit Plants?
For 2 months, I’ve been working on a project that aims to build the perfect environment for plants to thrive. As I did my research about the factors that affect plant growth, many questions arose in my head. In particular, I asked myself how much CO2 is too much for my plants? With climate change […]
Our Changing World.
By Justin Chan I remember when the soft forest loam squeezed through my toes.I remember the pond where the mosquitoes buzzed and the frogs croaked. I remember when the air tasted like a crisp apple.I remember when the sun beamed down on the clearest days. Now my world has changed. All I feel is the […]