February 29th was Alice Ball day, named for an exceptional African-American chemist. She is best known for a technique she developed in 1915 to treat leprosy, which is a bacterial infection that affects the skin and nervous system and can often lead to disfigurement.
We humans seem to have developed a higher level of consciousness that we haven’t found anywhere else in our universe. But what exactly caused our species to diverge so much from other organisms in this particular aspect?
We humans tend to place ourselves on a pedestal above all other organisms, but we should take the time to thank these little microbes for the work they do in keeping our gut healthy.
As the world’s reliance on fossil fuels continues to threaten our climate, making renewable energy sources accessible is more important than ever.
For a lot of people, visiting the dentist can be an exposing experience. Just by looking at their patients’ teeth, dentists can tell who’s been enjoying sugary drinks, or who skips flossing. As it turns out, dental bioarchaeologists can learn a lot from analyzing the teeth of prehistoric humans, too!
Arsenic poisoning plagues over 100 million people around the world, mostly because of contaminated water. As it turns out, Canadian lentils – specifically those cultivated in regions of Saskatchewan – may be the solution!
Many people would say the evolution of larger brains was the key for humans to develop into the creatures we are today. While true, this is not the only important aspect for our development. Bipedalism is also a key feature differentiating us from great apes.
Honey is often known as liquid gold, and for good reason. It never spoils, contains antioxidants, and can be used topically for many skin conditions. Based on this information, shouldn’t honey be generally be safe for consumption?
Through social media, TV, and online quizzes; almost everyone has heard about people being “left-brained” or “right-brained”. But how much truth is there to this idea of a dominant brain hemisphere?
Through social media, TV, and online quizzes; almost everyone has heard about people being “left-brained” or “right-brained”. But how much truth is there to this idea of a dominant brain hemisphere?