by Radhika Bajaj Remember that hot summer day at the beach? When the sun was beaming on you and you were taking pleasure in licking that soft, cold, creamy desert — an ice cream? But suddenly your delight was interrupted by a throbbing pain which went to you brain. You cried out to your friend, […]
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 […]
The Most Indestructible Organism on Earth
by Abrielle Chan We as humans are constantly looking for ways to solve issues, or surpass obstacles. Be it a math problem, energy issues, or colonizing Mars. However, there are organisms that exist within our midst that are tackling these issues far better than we are. Living in space without oxygen, surviving radiation, lack of […]
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 […]
Organic Food: is it Healthier?
by Yang Lu Every time I shop in the produce section, I always face a difficult decision. Which banana should I buy? A banana is $0.33 but directly beside it is an organic banana for $0.47. What’s the difference? And does this difference justify shelling out the extra $0.14? What’s the Difference? To be labelled […]
SAD
by Lauren Lee Living in Vancouver means being able to enjoy the beautiful mountain views or the deep blue waters by the Seawall. However, Vancouver also comes with many gloomy rainfalls. Unfortunately, this can sometimes make us feel more depressed than cozy. There are many rumours about the weather causing your mood to change; the […]
Is it Possible to Wake Up More Beautiful?
by Maya Kennedy We’re all familiar with the tale of Sleeping Beauty. Aurora—a gorgeous princess—is cursed, falls into a deep sleep, and wakes up as beautiful as ever thanks to true love’s kiss. Turns out she may have been onto something! Recent scientific discoveries have found that regular sleep schedules can make us more beautiful. […]
The Power of a Cup of Coffee
Coffee contains one of the world’s most addictive drugs: caffeine. Studies show that ⅔ Canadians consume coffee on a daily basis. When walking through the city, you will easily be able to access hundreds of coffee shops. The source of the stimulant that is often used to replace the recommended 8 hours of sleep will […]
Coffee: Caffeine Addiction or Dependency?
How many of you wake up every day and make yourself a cup of coffee to stay awake? How many of you opt for a 2nd cup of coffee to feel even more “energized”? Teenagers and adults alike consume coffee because of caffeine that it contains; the stimulant that affects the brain’s concentration, mood, and […]
The deal with MSG
Have you heard of that scary “thing” lately? Not a ghost, not a monster… it’s MSG!!! MSG stands for monosodium glutamate. Glutamates are naturally occurring amino acids, which are organic compounds that form proteins. Amino acids are essentially compounds which contain a basic amino(-NH2), an acidic carboxyl(-COOH) and an organic R group (or side chain). […]