Why Do We Shampoo?
As you look at yourself in the mirror, you realize your hair is a bit greasy and make a mental note to wash it tonight. You take out your favourite shampoo and put on some shower tunes!
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Architecture of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’s Nasal Cavity
Why is Rudolph the only reindeer with a shiny nose? How did Rudolph even acquire a glowing nose? Perhaps some science can explain this phenomenon!
New Update Available: How the Internet May Be Changing Our Brains
The average Internet user from Canada spent nearly 6 hours online every day—and this was even before the Internet became the safest way to attend class or see our friends! But have you thought about the possible impacts of Internet usage on your brain?
For the People in the Back: We Need SciComm and We Need It Now!
What went wrong with Canada’s public health messaging?
Mathemagical Bees
We currently know of very few animals capable of addition and subtraction, and honeybees were recently added to this list. Even though bees would not be able to complete your math homework, you probably want to know what all the buzz is about!
The Rose-tinted Shades of Autumn
Who doesn’t love to walk around on a crisp autumn afternoon, listening to the satisfying crunch of the fallen leaves under our boots, and enjoying the speckled array of the reds, yellows and oranges around us? It happens every year, but have you ever wondered why some leaves fall and others don’t? Or why there’s such a variety of colours?
The Trade-off Between Health and Floppy Ears
Is your guilty pleasure watching cat videos? If so, you are probably familiar with adorable round-faced cats with folded ears. This cat breed is known as the Scottish Fold Cat. Unfortunately, as appealing as these cats are, there are serious health concerns when it comes to breeding Scottish Folds.
Whatever Happened to the Ice Bucket Challenge?
Once upon a time (in 2014) before TikTok even existed, there was a trend that swept across the globe. Yes, we’re talking about the ice bucket challenge.
The Consumer Trap of Beauty Supplements
How effective are hair, skin, and nail supplements? Do they actually work or are they a consumer trap?
Rockin’ Around the Space Debris
Humans have always looked to the stars for guidance and a sense of belonging, whether it was for celebrations and harvests or for physics and math. But if wanting to feel a part of something is a uniquely human trait, so is the ability to trash every place we’ve ever set foot on.