Imagine putting on lip balm on a dry day. Not only do your lips absorb the various oils, but a pleasant scent is left behind! When you rub your lips together, you already notice that your lips are so much smoother. As a result, you continue applying the balm every 2-4 hours, but then you […]
An explanation of induced abortion
By Jenny Tindall Abortion means the ending of a pregnancy by the removal or expulsion of an embryo or fetus. Embryos are the early stage of a fertilized egg by sperm after sexual reproduction. A fetus is the growth of the embryo after 11 weeks, and lasting until birth. There are two types of abortions: […]
The Truth About Blue Light And Sleep
By: Sophie Gabreldar Many people stay up late watching TV or using their phones, but this can be detrimental to their health. The blue light coming from these screens can prevent the release of sleep-inducing melatonin. This increases alertness, and resets your body’s internal clock (known as your circadian rhythm) to a later schedule. This […]
Why Do Batteries Have Less Capacity Over Time?
Written by Athena Cai Electronic devices have grown to become increasingly important as different aspects of our daily lives become more digitized. When consumers shop for new smartphones or laptops, one of the most important things they’ll consider is the battery life of the device. Will the device last the entire day or will they […]
How Animals Impact Wildfires
Written By: Angela Hu With our world warming at the pace it is, wildfires are going to become more common. Can we regulate these fires by studying animal behaviour? Claire Foster of the Australian National University recently published a review in Trends in Ecology and Evolution. In it, she examined how the activity of animal’s […]
The Dangers of Plastic on Sea Turtles
by Risa Shimmura Time and time again we hear about sea turtles eating plastic bags and getting stuck in debris in the ocean. However, have you ever wondered why this occurs so often? As plastic finds its way to the ocean, it is found that all kinds of sea creatures interact and consume it. However, […]
Bacteriophages
In 1928, Sir Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin. His discovery was purely accidental. Despite originating from a humble mold, penicillin revolutionized medicine. Soon life threatening bacterial infections become minor complications. However, after several years of use, we ran into a problem. Bacteria developed resistance to penicillin and antibiotics, and we saw the rise of superbugs. These […]
Our Unique West Coast Forests
By Skye Harding The forests of the West Coast are among Canada’s most treasured natural history. Ancient, old-growth forests define our country’s coastlines and values. As modelled in Indigenous culture and traditions, the unique forests and natural ecosystems are crucial to Canada’s identity. As a part of the handful of people lucky enough to have […]
Mission Impossible: Absolute Zero
By: Sophie Gabreldar Most people won’t be able to find absolute zero on an everyday thermometer. It’s actually minus 273.15 degrees on the Celsius scale, or 0 on the Kelvin scale (an absolute thermodynamic scale). Absolute zero is the coldest temperature possible, but why can’t scientists reach it? How Can There Be A Lowest Temperature? […]
Consequences of a Tired Brain
With exam season coming up, sleep is put on the back burner as students stay up those extra few hours to get an A on their finals. Though minor sleep deprivation isn’t anything to fret about, chronic sleep deprivation is. According to a study in 2006, 87% of US teens suffered from chronic sleep deprivation. […]