Angela Qian While I was fishing in Nintendo’s Animal Crossing New Horizons, I managed to reel in a specimen that I had never seen before. The fish was large with black and blue scales. Its fins resembled limbs found in terrestrial animals, and its mouth was gaping with many sharp teeth. As it turns out, […]
The Environmental Impact of Concrete
Aside from water, concrete is the most heavily used resource in the world; and as the foundation for most modern structures, the benefits are clear. However, it comes at the price of our environment. In fact, cement, the main ingredient for concrete, accounts for 8% of the world’s carbon emissions. That makes cement the fourth […]
Chimeras: no, not the mythical kind.
Perhaps when you think of a chimera this image pops into your head: The image above features a mythical creature called a chimera. Which is a concoction of goat, lion and snake that make up the creature’s body. However these days, the meaning of a chimera is vastly different. Chimeras are organisms that have two […]
What does protein do? And what is with all the shakes?
When my older sibling started going to the gym, I noticed two other behaviours arise. Firstly, the question of “how many grams of protein is in this?” popped up frequently. Secondly, protein shakes became a regular drink in the house. This really got me thinking about the importance of protein. I had always heard that […]
Synesthesia
Do you ever see colours while hearing a piece of music? Or taste the flavor of food when you see certain shapes? How about feeling a sense of touch, when you’re actually looking at someone else being touched? If these sound relatable, it’s highly possible that you have synesthesia (or synaesthesia, depends on how you […]
The Effect of Noise Pollution
By Abrielle Chan We humans create a lot of pollution. From the emissions of our cars to waste and chemicals we release into our waters, human behaviour impacts the natural environment. But the pollution in the air isn’t the only thing we produce. The sound from our vehicles and industry machines also produce pollution, namely […]
What is Spiciness?
By:Radhika Bajaj Remember taking that bite of hot wings, Kimchi, or curry? You probably experienced a flaming sensation in your head and yearned for a glass of water just as the food touched your tongue. Perhaps, you have seen cartoons of someone eating spicy food with flames coming out of their nose. Many competitions such […]
Peanut butter jelly time!! But hold the peanuts…
Watch any American television show or movie, and you will be sure to catch a glimpse the delicacy called a peanut butter jelly sandwich. However, I’ve never had the experience of packing one in my lunchbox. In fact, my school (along with many others) was plastered with “NUT FREE ZONE” signs along the walls. It […]
How Euryhaline Fish Work
Our bodies aim to maintain homeostasis: a constant balance of all minerals and ions. This is why it is tiring when we move towards high elevations where our bodies adapt by creating more red blood cells. Similarly, as fish move between salinities, they must adapt to the change in ions which is harder than it […]
The L-Dopa Awakenings
Angela Qian For those who are into scientific literature, the name Oliver Sacks may sound familiar. Dr. Oliver Sacks is a renowned neurologist, who documented many of his patients’ cases in the form of books. He dedicated his life to working with rare nervous system conditions that often had no cure. Some Dr. Oliver Sack’s […]