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A plate of assorted peppers in front of a dish of rice and curry emitting steam in the shape of a flame, and a bottle of hot sauce.

The Science of Spice

From curry to chili to anything smothered in hot sauce, spicy food is savoured by many. But what is it that gives these foods the zing and heat we love? This article dishes out the science behind tasting and enjoying spice.

C for Climate — 2021 Science Literacy Week

For Science Literacy Week, we collaborated with the U of T Gerstein Science Information Centre to illustrate all things climate change-related in Canada.

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April Showers Bring May (Sun)Flowers

Spring is in the air—birds are chirping, the weather is warming, and as the proverb goes, ‘April showers bring May flowers.’

Illustration of a lit light bulb. Inside it are houses powered by a wind turbine and solar panels

The Net-Zero Energy House

Plenty of heat comes from inside a house: people and pets generate body heat, and appliances like the oven can warm a whole room!

Illustration of a brain underneath the words "Patient H.M.". Above is a thought bubble containing a star tracing and crossword puzzle

Living in a Perpetual Present

The phrase “live in the moment” is a favourite inspirational quote and good advice for most of us. But imagine a life that must be lived almost entirely in the present.

Illustration of a grandpa, baby, and cat yawning in the sun

Yawning, a Common Contagion

We all know the sudden feeling of drowsiness and an urge to strongly exhale. Yawning happens countless times throughout the human lifespan and often doesn’t warrant a second thought.