science

“Science respects the power of the human intellect; religion belittles it,” claims the former Oxford chemist Peter Atkins. Atkins adds, “Religion is armchair speculation well fitted to adipose brains.” Fellow Oxonian Richard Dawkins says religion...

Pro: If science has not rendered philosophy obsolete as a means for understanding the world, it will. Science as a discipline provides concrete knowledge by refining philosophical traditions, leading to a testable method of understanding....

Con: Science cannot, and cannot be allowed to, render philosophy obsolete. One defence is that arguments for science as a reliable means for learning about the world are themselves deeply philosophical. Namely, scientific reliance on...

Lake Vostok is situated almost 4,000 metres below the Antarctic ice. Russian scientists have been drilling there for over twenty years. The lake’s appeal is that it has been isolated from the rest of...

Research and mentorship opportunities are incredibly important to the majority of undergraduate students. However, due to budget restrictions within most faculties, as well as the growing number of interested students attending the University of...

Stonehenge is one of the most enduringly fascinating relics of prehistory. The air of mystery that surrounds its origin and purpose is irresistible. Countless theories as to who built it and why have proliferated...

Should six-month-old infants be fed solid meat products? According to Health Canada’s recently updated guidelines, infants at this age “should be served meat, fish, poultry, or meat alternatives daily.” In the first months of a...