If you have read books situated in an earlier timeframe, you may have come across the term ‘Golden Ratio.’ To some, this term represents a number named Phi and to others, it represents the standard of beauty and perfection. What is Phi? The mathematical term ‘Phi’ or 𝚽 represents an irrational number that goes on […]
Is Chewing Gum Harmful?
We often hear that chewing gum is not the best, so I decided to dig deeper and get a better understanding of why. What is Gum made of? Most gum today is made out of gum base. This is a polymer, plasticizer, and resin mixture. It is combined with food-grade softeners, preservatives, sweeteners, colours, and […]
The Eternal Fire Pit
By: Amreet Dhillon An eternally burning pit of fire sounds like it belongs in poems and dystopian novels, but there seems to be one in the Karakum desert near Darvaza, Turkmenistan as well. Its dramatic appearance and size has led to the gas crater being called ‘The Gates to Hell.’ This fire has been burning […]
Flying Squid faster than Usain Bolt?
You’re on a family vacation on a cruise. You notice something soaring above sea level, you yell “It’s an airplane! It’s a bird!”. However, when you take a closer look, you realize it’s a small squid. We all know that squids are very fascinating sea creatures. Not only are these cephalopods extremely fast swimmers, they […]
The Importance of H2O to Life:
How does water facilitate life? Water is made of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom, a seemingly basic compound. In reality, water helps us survive. As I’ve recently learned about the properties of water in my own biology class, I wanted to explore its larger implications on life. Water has a High Specific Heat […]
Designer Baby: Is it ethical to change the baby?
Written by: Sanvi Jethi Introduction Have you ever wished you had or did not have some of your parents’ features? Do you want some of your genes to be passed onto your future child? Luckily, the future of genetics introduced designer babies a long time ago. Still, is it ethically correct to change the baby […]
Fungi’s Future
Mycelium could become extremely important as we strive for the sustainable world of tomorrow. Read this blog post to learn about mycelium and its uses!
Boats and Buoyancy
Written By: Nitya Goel In the past couple of weeks, one of the biggest news stories was about a boat stuck in the Suez Canal. This colossal container ship blocking the canal was a whopping 1300 feet long and weighed 200,000 metric tons! When I read about this incident, I started thinking about a common […]
What Does Hair Conditioner Do
By: Amreet Dhillon It can take many years for people to find hair products that make their hair look and feel exactly the way they want it to. There are usually two main hair products that everyone uses, shampoo and conditioner. Most shampoos and conditioners are sold in pairs, and although there is so much […]
The Immune System: How do we Defend Ourselves Against Disease?
From the common cold to COVID-19, our immune systems play a large role in helping us stay healthy. When an unknown substance enters our body, the immune system will respond in a specific way. We will often receive physical symptoms characteristic of that disease, and behind the scenes, our immune systems will work to eliminate […]