Sunburn may just seem like red skin with a sting, but it is actually much more detrimental. Most don't realize sunburn means the skin has been damaged severly since sunburns are actually considered first (or in the case of blistering/peeling, second) degree burns. How Does the Sun Actually Harm the Continue Reading
Archives for January 2019
An Overlooked Healthcare Problem
The field of medicine is rapidly evolving. We are constantly developing technological advancements that better allow us to save lives. However, there are still several areas that we can improve independent of technology. I want to be a doctor someday, and while I was doing research on the field Continue Reading
what is an API
Have you ever read someone else’s math work but not understand what you just read? Well in programming, similar things also happen. For example, where you read someone else’s code, you might not always understand what they are trying to do. This can drastically harm a project since you have no Continue Reading
Micro-plastics? Harmless?
Every two years, the Burnaby Youth Sustainability Network organizes the Do It Green conference. Along with other BYSN members, I plan workshops to promote a more sustainable future in the community. This year's conference revolves micro-plastics and their effects on the environment. At first, I did Continue Reading
The Dozenal System: Part One-The Base of a Number System
When I was a kid, first learning how to count, the most natural and obvious method, as well as the one taught is to use your fingers, of which most humans have 10. Once you master the ability to count beyond 9, you run into an issue, you are out of fingers. At this point, you close your hands, and Continue Reading
Microplastics – A Not So Micro Problem
In 2015, humans worldwide produced roughly 322 million tonnes of plastic. That's more than 2014, 2013, or any other year. Even with recent efforts to regulate waste, a lot of this plastic is bound to get thrown away into natural environments. Plastic biodegrades very difficultly, so we end up Continue Reading
The Science Behind Orthokeratology Lenses
I don't have 20/20 vision, but I can see perfectly well without needing glasses or contacts during the day. So, how is this possible? Well, for the past four years I've been wearing orthokeratology lenses every night and when I wake up I am able to see without the need for any glasses. However, if I Continue Reading
Shedding Light on Gravitational Waves: Part Two
Before we get started, if you haven't read the first post of the two-part series: check it out! Last time, I outlined a research project I completed last year on gravitational waves, inspired by the Nobel Prize in Physics. We covered the basics, and at this point in my research, the articles were Continue Reading
Small Number Trigonometry
If you have ever been through High school, then you would know about the three main trigonometric functions: Sine, Cosine, and Tangent. For many people, these equations may appear relatively simple, but that is not always the case, especially with higher level sciences. This is especially useful Continue Reading
Avalanches- How to predict them and stay safe
During the winter break, I have gotten into backcountry snowshoeing. As I was scaling the face of Mount Seymour (an extremely steep section of a mountain) I realized I didn't know what to do if an avalanche were to break. Unlike many backcountry users, I didn't know how to predict them. But they are Continue Reading