Why craft beer is the shit
Selecting a beer from the LC can be a daunting task. The shelves are littered with everything from India Pale Ales (IPAs), to lagers, stouts,…
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Scrutinizing anti-anti-vaccination
Vaccines have been in the air recently. With the resurgence of anti-vaccination sentiment and the consequent outbreaks of diseases that had been largely forgotten in…
Point/Counterpoint: Assisted suicide
On Feb. 6, the Supreme Court of Canada released its landmark ruling in the Carter vs. Canada case, striking down the existing law prohibiting assisted…
The left wing’s science blind spot
Many people on the left consider themselves to be the science-friendly side of politics and for the most part, I would say they are correct….
An outbreak of misinformation
We live in a world where we don’t have to worry about catching smallpox. Smallpox was eradicated in 1979 due to the efforts of vaccination….
Science Briefs
Baby talk Researchers from Ireland have found that reading to your newborn may not be the only way to stimulate their brain. The study looked…
Preventing chronic wasting disease in deer
Prions are normal body proteins found in the brain of many animals, including humans. It is believed that prion proteins play a role in brain…
Effects of oral contraceptives on the brain
Oral contraceptive pills were first produced in the United States in the 60s, revolutionizing sexual health for women all over the world. Millions of women…
MedTalks the talk
Do you want to be a physician? Chances are the thought has crossed your mind at one point in your life. The University of Manitoba…
Medicinal and hallucinogenic plants
The course “Medicinal and Hallucinogenic Plants” is described as “a botanical and historical survey of medicinal, hallucinogenic and poisonous plants used in various cultures.” BIOL…