(Pun intended.) You’ve heard of “Why is the sky blue?”, but have you heard of “Why don’t clouds fall?” In a sequel of common questions asked about weather phenomena, this post will explore the science behind the fluffy white puffs we see in the sky. Clouds & Floating The thought process goes like this: If […]
Himalayan Blackberry Taking Over Habitats
By Diana Urbanczyk You’ve most likely seen Himalayan blackberry lining hiking trails, roads, and maybe even lakes and rivers. During the summer, plenty of people gather the berries that grow in great clusters from walls of blackberry brambles. I’ve made juice, jam, and pies out of the blackberries that grow near me, and they always […]
Superconductors: Electrical Superheroes
In the fall of 2020, scientist broke records in the domain of physics. They created a material with the ability to superconduct electricity at the highest temperature yet: almost room temperature. What is a superconductor? A superconductor is a substance that conducts electricity with no resistance. This allows current to flow without any energy loss. […]
Does Doodling Help You Concentrate?
By: Anthony Dinglasan Ask yourself, how many times have you fallen asleep in class? Be honest. How many times have you daydreamed during a lecture? It is hard to concentrate right? It is easy to say empty commitments like “I’m going to work harder” or “I’m going to listen better.” But at the end of […]
Wet Hair: What It Means For Your Health
Written by: Yeira Wong Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, every time I left the house with wet hair, my mom would scold me for not leaving enough time to blow dry it because she firmly believed that being in the cold with wet hair would me sick. Similarly, I would also get in trouble for […]
Uranium: Down to Earth
Written by: Felix Zhou When we think of uranium, we might envision scary nuclear radiation. Have No Fear Actually, there are a lot of good reasons why we shouldn’t be scared of uranium. But you might say, “But I’m scared of radiation!” Fair. But I’m going to tell you that you don’t have to be scared of […]
Fecal Microbiota Transplants: An Aid in the Treatment of Melanoma?
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer which many of us are likely familiar with. To avoid this cancer, we are encouraged to wear sunscreen year-round and avoid using tanning beds and sun lamps. However, melanoma may still develop when melanocytes, cells that produce melanin, begin excessively growing. There are five different types of standard […]
Emsleyan Mimicry: Wolves in Sheep’s Skin
Biology | Year 1, YVR Session 2 What is Emsleyan Mimicry? Mimicry is when an organism copies the appearance or behaviour of another animal, plant or even inanimate object. Generally, organisms use mimicry to help protect themselves from predators. Specifically, emsleyan mimicry is when a deadlier species mimics a less deadly one. How does an […]
Can Telemental Health Replace In-Person Therapy?
Written By: Aaliyah Khan In a time where everyone’s mental health seems to be suffering, access to in-person therapy is at an all-time low. The pandemic has caused acute stress and anxiety to anyone in its path. The physical and social effects of COVID-19 have resulted in weak mental health and stability amongst the entire […]
The Perfect Nap?
Written By: Nitya Goel Like many other teens, I repeatedly find myself not getting enough sleep. Staying up into long hours of the night leaves me feeling groggy the next day. Often, I will take a nap to catch up on the sleep I lost the night before. However, I frequently find myself waking up […]