Introduction When in need of quick hydration or replenishment, most people turn to bottled water. If I could describe bottled water, it is a tightly sealed plastic bottle containing pure water that is perfectly drinkable and free of impurities; many would also propose a similar definition. However, when I came across a CBC article last […]
Surviving Seasonal Changes
by Catherine Diyakonov Have you ever noticed yourself getting sick as the seasons change? Spring is right around the corner, and knowing how distinguish a common cold from allergies is crucial! As the seasons alter, seasonal allergies increase a person’s vulnerability to infections. The main cause of this vulnerability is due to your immune system […]
Get Vaccinated! Hepatitis-B Vaccine Made From Yeast?
What is Hepatitis-B? Hepatitis B (HBV) is an infection of the liver. It is spread through blood, semen, or any other bodily fluids. The most common transmissions are through sexual contact, sharing needles, mother to child, or accidental contact (healthcare workers at high risk). Acute & Chronic Infections There are two types of an HBV […]
Robots… Made From Frog Cells?
When you think of robots you most likely picture a metal or plastic device, filled with wires and electronics. However, scientists have figured out how to use cells to create organisms that may be able to complete many jobs. Now, you can also imagine a robot made entirely out of biological cells. The Process It […]
HOW DO FORMULA ONE CARS STAY ON THE GROUND?
by Chris Hwang A Boeing 737, a passenger jet with a weight of over 75,000kg, takes off at speeds of 250km/h. A Formula 1 car, weighing just 740kg, races at speeds faster than 320km/h. Ridiculous, right? And so, how exactly does a F1 car stay stuck to the ground? Ironically, its rear wing. What sends […]
C. S. Lewis and Multi-Dimensions
In the first book of C. S. Lewis’s acclaimed The Chronicles of Narnia series, the main characters Diggory and Polly find themselves in a strange wood. This wood, called the Wood Between the World, is filled with pools that lead to another world. By wearing a special ring, the children hop into the pool and […]
Fish Scale: Transformed into Cornea Substitute
By Ingrid Wu Ravenously sitting my dining room table, I immediately devour the platter, which composed of a baked salmon sprinkled with chopped onions and garnishes. Coincidentally, after dinner, my dad brought to my attention the National Geographic channel on TV explaining how a cornea substitute is derived from fish scale. Immediately, I poured myself […]
Let’s not take Antibiotics for granted!
In the early 20th century, pneumonia was known as the “captain of the men of death”. A scary name for a scary infection. But since then, there has been a huge mindset shift for both physicians and communities alike. If you live in an area with access to quality healthcare, pneumonia usually means a trip […]
The Phenomenon of the Disappearing Appendix: Useless or Essential?
by Sarah Sui Imagine one of your organs bursting in your body, and then having to get it cut off. Sounds like a nightmare? Not exactly. Appendicitis is a rather common medical condition involving the inflammation of the appendix. which results in it bursting. The solution to this issue would be to get it removed. […]
The Mukbang Phenomenon
by Athena Cai There have been multitudes of trends on YouTube during its time on the internet. In the past year, mukbang (translating to “eating broadcast”), has risen to become another weird, yet widely popular internet sensation. Mukbang is a broadcast of the creator eating copious amounts of food in one sitting in front of […]