Sudoku: Behind the scenes
Upon meeting Will Gibson (Doctor Octagon) the creator of the Manitoban’s sudoku puzzles, two things are abundantly clear: this man knows his computers and he…
science
The age of things
Two hundred kilometers north of Winnipeg is Nopiming Provincial Park, a place full of backwater camping and hiking trails, and, as it happens, precambrian rocks…
Memory improves if you take a rest
Memory (among other things) is impaired when you are sleep-deprived, and having a full night of sleep (around eight hours, depending on the person) maximizes…
Math 4 life
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it is only fitting that we explore the relationships between numbers. Yes, numbers — like people — have…
Love hurts
Imagine you’re out for a walk in the woods and you happen upon an attractive mate; after copulation, your partner promptly bites your head off…
Zoological investigations
Kissing Bugs Rhodnius prolixus is one of several species of blood sucking insects belonging to the order hemiptera that can be found from southern Mexico…
Love is in the air
“This stuff is like catnip. Too many women come after me [ . . . ] I am looking for a woman my own age,…
Prediction is the best medicine
The recent devastation in Haiti has reminded us once again of the powerful natural forces at work all around us. Beneath our feet is a…
Science Briefs
Men beware: only vote for winners! Scientists knew that being on the losing team in sports had a negative effect on the amount of testosterone…
Just the fax
We are constantly reminded how technology is rapidly developing and changing our world. Apple just announced its new product — the iPad — a handy…