TOP SPORTS NEWSMAKER OF 2012: Canadian cyclist Ryder Hesjedal
After flying along in top gear for a while, the sport of cycling has suffered lately as doping scandals have forced everyone to question who…
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The war on drugs
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Science briefs: North Korean rocketry, Chinese porpoises, and quantum computing
North Korea in space On Dec. 12, North Korea finally managed to launch a satellite into orbit after 14 years and four failed attempts. The…
Why we shouldn’t trust mammograms
Dense breasts major factor in false negatives
Staying Grounded: The story of NBA rookie Royce White
When the Houston Rockets picked Iowa State forward Royce White 16th overall in last June’s NBA Draft, it was widely considered to be a risky…
Chasing phantoms
Pseudo-science opposing vaccination helps no one
Healing waste with human hands and mindful work
When you think of magical transportation around the holiday season, a sleigh and reindeer might be the first thing that springs to mind. Even though…
Rat Poison Toxic to Birds: Use of blood-thinning agent to be restricted in Canada, U.S.
An article produced by the journal Nature recently took a look at a variety of rodent poisons that ecotoxicologists are increasingly finding present in “non-target”…
Pondering pesticides: Poison is bad for you?
A pesticide is a substance used to kill or control plants or animals that we consider to be pests. In agriculture, when we talk about…
Going Deep with Jodie Layne
Working at an adult boutique can be an eye-opening experience and a practice in ridding yourself of expectations and stereotypes. You become immediately comfortable speaking of…