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 […]
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. […]
GMO Foods are a Good Thing – Scientists Agree!
by Angela Hu As I indulged in an evening snack of papaya, my parents were discussing the food they had just purchased from the supermarket. “It’s all organic! No nasty chemicals or GMOs.” But how bad are GMO foods, really? GMOs are foods that have been genetically altered to produce more desirable traits. These can […]
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 […]
Autism in Dogs: Is it a Thing?
By McKenna Postles My aunt watched my lab mix, Luna, spin around our kitchen at an alarming speed for ten minutes. We were trying to pinpoint the cause of Luna’s uncharacteristic canine behaviours, and my aunt wondered, “Is it possible that she could have autism?” She voiced this idea and my family considered the question […]
The Creation of Snowflakes and Their Uniqueness
by Jason Nguyen The snow that is expected every year is generated from thousands of snowflakes falling down from the sky with each one having a process of creation that makes each snowflake unique. I love to watch the snowflakes fall down and hit the ground, forming into something bigger. As I watch I also […]
What’s Sleep Talking?
by Amrit Singh Sleep talking is a thing that happens to many people. People, like myself, find themselves in a deep slumber at night. As though seconds seem to pass by in the realm of unconsciousness, hours fly by in the real world. I find myself muttering throughout the night, having full conversations with figments […]
Neuroscience explains the popularity of the pumpkin spice latte
written by Alice Fall is in full force, and so is the ever-popular pumpkin spice latte. First introduced by Starbucks in 2003, it has since made its way into our hearts as the quintessential fall beverage, with more than 200 million drinks sold since its debut. For many die-hard pumpkin spice latte fans, the seasonal drink […]