science

Left brain versus right brain

The conflict between “left” and “right” runs deeper than opposing political camps each forging their own pugilistic paths toward social enlightenment. I’m referring, of course,…


Zoological Investigations III

Last night I had to come to terms with two things: I’ve got a mean bronchial infection and there are spiders gleefully using my bathroom…



Zoological Investigations II

Ah, New Zealand. That dreamy cluster of islands that friends or maybe friends of friends of yours have burned up precious student loan dollars visiting…


What is ‘science,’ anyway?

As the Manitoban’s new Science Reporter, I figured it might be a good idea to find out what “science” actually is. Ok, so I know…


What the fuck, or the Stitzer Effect

Most of us can relate to uttering the odd expletive after accidentally stubbing a toe, hammering a finger or encountering some other form physical pain…


This means GWAR

I had a feeling Antarctica was a bad place to visit; it’s hard to travel through, there aren’t many tourist attractions, and it is now…


Too taboo for school?

Canada is a society that prides itself on equality. We constantly tell ourselves that we live in a free country where we are all equal…



Five Science-y Books…

Books on science can normally be sorted into one of two categories. The bad tend to be very complicated, using all sorts of exclusionary language,…