science

Borlaug’s legacy in jeopardy

Sept. 12 marked the one-year anniversary of the death of one of the greatest men of the 20th century, Norman Borlaug. He was the 1970…


Don’t let the bed bugs bite

Do you remember the old saying, “Don’t let the bed bugs bite”? That phrase has recently taken on a literal meaning as, depending on where…


Fake plastic trees

Solar panels are everyone’s favourite answer to our current energy crisis. They’re environmentally friendly, produce no emissions and use an abundant energy source. As it…



Bigger, better batteries

IBM is currently working on the development of a new type of battery. The technology is called lithium-air or lithium oxygen. Their goal is to…


Zoological Investigations

Today is the day, back to school. Some of us might be filled with excitement and hope for the thrill of a new year of…


Zoological investigations

The Andean condor is the largest raptor in the world. Adults weigh between 20 to 30 pounds and can reach a shocking 1.2 metres in…


Hobbits among men

This month marks the beginning of a five-year project in the Soa Basin of central Flores, Indonesia, to locate more specimens of the species Homo…