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A person holding a fork with a piece of cake on it. A smiling microalgae is overlaid on the image of the cake. The speech bubble coming out of the person's mouth reads "The Microorganism That Might Save Us".

The Microorganism That Might Save Us

Ten billion people by 2050. It’s a statistic nearly everyone has heard. Coupled with the impending climate crisis, it seems nearly impossible humanity will be able to produce enough food to nourish such a massive global population. But there is one emerging ‘superfood’ that embodies every sense of the term: microalgae.

A vivid dream projected from a person's brain. The person's eyes are closed and appears to be sleeping. The text reads "All About Lucid Dreams".

Lucid Dreaming

Can you manipulate your dreams? If so, you’re probably experiencing an interesting phenomenon called lucid dreaming! Learn more about lucid dreaming and its benefits in this article.

A drunk monkey holding a bottle of alcohol while hanging from a vine. The text reads "The Drunken Monkey Theory".

“Drunken Monkey” Theory

Alcoholism is perhaps the most common form of drug abuse in North America. But what if we told you that millions of years of evolution have wired your brain to seek out that glass of wine, or two, or three?

A strand of DNA walking a tight rope, with a city skyline pictured below the tight rope. The text reads: Do genetics determine risk-taking behaviour?

Genetics of Risk Tolerance

Are you the kind of person who takes risks? Chances are, you’ve considered this question before, and might think you’re relatively set in your ways as a risk-taker or otherwise. But is there a way to tell whether someone is more or less prone to taking risks?

Polar bear, butterflies, penguin, and fish. The text reads: Threatened by Global Warming.

Assisted Migration

Animals have been moving away from their natural habitats due to the effects of climate change – but not all who make the move, survive. Assisted migration is one of the ways humans are intervening.

A flow diagram in which the first node illustrates a person attempting a math problem on a piece of paper. The diagram branches off into two paths: 1) the person appears confused and in distress, with "math anxiety" written on top; 2) the person has a smile on their face as they hold a piece of paper, with "overcome anxiety" written below.

Math Anxiety

Math anxiety – it’s real! Discover coping strategies from psychology research that can help keep you cool when tackling your next math problem.

Spiky viruses depicted alongside a group of cells. The text reads: understanding the "cure" for HIV.

The “Cure” for HIV

A London man was said to be “cured” of HIV after news of this scientific breakthrough hit the media. But what does this really mean, and what does the future look like for those living with HIV?

An illustration of two identical-looking green apples, with one labelled as "genetically modified" and the other labelled as "normal". The background is of a yellow colour and contains a pattern of DNA strands.

GM Food Opposition

Genetically modified (GM) foods have been a hot topic of discussion between scientists and non-scientists alike. What’s the consensus?

An animation of a laundry machine door opening to reveal a close-up of microplastics.

Microplastics From Laundry

Plastic bags, bottles, and straws commonly get a bad rep for polluting the aquatic environment. But maybe the real enemy is…our laundry?

A photo of a handheld skin bioprinter. Handheld skin bioprinters deposit "tissue sheets" in situ directly over wounds, allowing for more efficient treatment and quicker healing. Researchers led by Navid Hakimi of the UofT Dept. of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering are further developing this technology for clinical/commercial use.

3D Skin Printing

Healthy donor skin used for treating major burn injuries is often low in supply. However, researchers at UofT might have a (reasonably portable) solution.