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 […]
Decades Old Data on Uranus Still Important
by Felix Zhou Old Data, New Knowledge In January 1986, the Voyager 2 space probe arrived at Uranus and took the only close up measurements of the planet. Ever. It gave scientists a lot of very important data about the planet, such as its rotation rate, its rings (yes, Uranus has rings), its atmosphere, and magnetic environment. The mission […]
Quantum Computers
In 1946, the United States created a pivotal machine. ENIAC, the Electronic Numerical Integrator And Computer. This computer was not the first of its kind. However it was the first general purpose digital computer, a trailblazer for others to follow. In current century, we are witnessing an pivotal development in history: the quantum computer. The […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dead Bug Walking
by Sam Bennett What If I told you that we share our world with the walking dead and mind controlling parasites? Would you believe me? Probably not, but it’s mostly true all the same. This parasitoid is known as The Jewel Wasp or the Emerald Cockroach Wasp. This wasp is the fuel for roach nightmares […]