The Nobel Prize in Physics this year was shared amongst three laureates for their discoveries concerning one of the most searched mysteries in the Universe, the black hole and the Milky Way. Roger Penrose, one of the three Nobel prize […]
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When many people think of psychology, there is an immediate mental image of a client on a couch and a therapist with a hovering speech bubble asking, “and how do you feel about that?” Numerous studies over the years, have […]
It’s October, which is also known as the Nobel Prize season amongst scholars. The Nobel prize winner’s announcements began on Monday, October 5th, 2020, with the Physiology and Medicine category. The announcements began in Sweden, though due to the ongoing […]
You’ve probably seen the mass shortages of hand sanitizer caused by mass hysteria about COVID-19, but is stocking up on supplies in a panic worth it? Probably not, but let us discuss. You have a few options when it comes […]
*Terminology explanations found at the bottom of this page Coronaviruses are viruses that infect the upper respiratory system and invade epithelial cells, causing disease. Coronaviruses are named for the structure that resembles a crown, or corona in latin, on individual […]
While the idea of experiencing raging fires in extreme heats is difficult to grasp here in Canada when cold winds are whipping our faces and ice makes the sidewalks slick, it is a horrific reality for Australians right now. Summer […]
Missed out on the club extravaganza? Need to find some extra circulars to keep yourself busy? Trying to expand your social life beyond the classroom? Look no further! If you need some more information on some great science clubs to […]
Dear Readers, We are a group of students from Acadia university currently conducting research on the Kingston Sand Barrens, the intent of this article is to hopefully raise awareness for the sand barrens. Specifically, we aim to stress the multiple […]
Jessica Meir and Christina Koch successfully conducted the first all-female spacewalk on Friday October 18th, 2019. The team replaced a faulty battery charge/discharge unit, with the excursion being uneventful, but “in a good way”. Although there is a widespread belief […]
You may have heard about the new hydroponic unit that’s been established on campus up by meal hall, but maybe you’ve wondered: what is a hydroponic system? Hydroponic systems use water, light, aeration and nutrients to grow plants in a […]
Every Spring you get that email: “Once again we have received reports of crows acting aggressively towards persons on campus…” Crows are often the symbol of death, disease and bad omens, as well as considered a pest by farmers and by those […]
Featured: A Zebra Longwing (Heliconius charitonia) at the Canadian Museum of Nature’s Butterfly exhibit. (Source: Laura Porter-Muntz) Zebra Longwing butterflies are uniquely shaped butterflies with long narrow wings. This species’ range extends from Central America to the southern United States. […]
Look I know what you’re thinking, “why would I listen to people just talking about whatever?”. For me, podcasts can be quite useful as background noise for studying, writing an essay, or drudging through hours of lab work. Sometimes you […]
With the start of the school year comes the usual stress of showing up on time for classes, keeping up with assignments, and getting used to a busy schedule. Meanwhile, many students are plagued with another stress, one that seems […]