Many of us have heard of the Fibonacci sequence. When I was younger, the Fibonacci sequence fascinated me. I memorized over twenty numbers in the sequence! I marvelled at how someone could discover this “cool math stuff.” However, although I knew all the numbers in the Fibonacci sequence, I didn’t understand the applications of this […]
Monkey Business
By: Angela Qian I think we can all agree that humans are pretty smart. Just think of all the amazing things our species has created and accomplished! You don’t see other animals using Bluetooth devices, or going to the moon! Yet, every now and again, something amazing and strangely human-like happens in nature. Something that […]
Perfecting a 1500-year-old Game with AI
Ever since chess was created roughly 1500 years ago, it’s seen both grandmasters and casuals alike attempting to understand the game. Recently, I myself have begun learning Chess on a website called Chess.com. Chess.com is able to tell me how well I performed after every one of my matches. But how does it always know […]
Secret Weapons Against Ice… Includes Coffee Grounds?
By: Angela Hu As we enter the warmer season, one thing I know that I will certainly not miss is icy walkways. In the winter, snow and ice frequently cover our walkways and roads. From personal experience, I can attest that this makes driving and walking dangerous. Car tires might lose their grip, and everyone […]
The War on Bananas
By: Sophie Gabreldar Bananas are one of the most popular fruits on the market, and are a personal favourite of mine. Most people have enjoyed a banana split, but are unaware of the long journey this fruit has had. In fact, the modern-day bananas are an entirely different species of banana. The familiar bright yellow […]
Brace Yourself: The Power of Dental Braces
Written By: Radhika Bajaj Dental braces, a symbolism of adolescence for many, are becoming ever so popular, and not just among kids, but adults too. I have been through the experience of receiving and taking off braces myself. Yet, I am sure that many people like me agree to get braces without knowing how they […]
The Myth of Easy Walking
Interest in robots on legs is far and wide, with many big projects turning heads. Such as the BigDog, from Boston Dynamics, which was a very famous attempt to create a bot that could carry items across rough hills and trails for troops. Human-like, bipedal (two legs) bots such as Honda’s ASIMO project explore the […]
Déjà Vu: A Blast from the Past?
Written By: Sophie Gabreldar Have you ever thought “I swear I’ve been here before!” in a completely new environment? Well, I certainly have! This sensation is known as déjà vu, a French phrase that means “already seen.” What is Déjà Vu? Déjà vu describes the strange feeling that you have experienced something before, even when you […]
Are Wooden Buildings the Future?
Written By: Angela Hu A few days ago, I competed in a debate tournament where we debated the harms and benefits of urbanization, or the movement of people from rural to urban areas. 56.2% of our world now lives in cities, with Africa and Asia having the greatest increase in urban citizens. However, an important […]
Sounds and Vibrations
Written By: Yang Sound plays an important role in my everyday life. From apparent sounds like the radio and morning alarm to unnoticed sounds like the affirming click of the shutting door. I really couldn’t live without it. This makes me wonder: what is sound? And how am I able to hear it? Sound – […]