Have you ever looked up at a statue or monument and thought — Gosh, I wish there were fewer birds around? Me neither. Sadly, city officials around the world think differently and view urban birds as nuisances instead of cohabitants. Sure, our feathered friends can cause us some problems, but we
A key memory from my undergraduate studies is when my biochemistry professor told the class to take the money our parents were giving us for vitamins and spend it on a night out instead. They implied that by paying for multivitamins the most we would be getting out of it
Every June, national Indigenous history month aims to promote authentic education on Canada's history with Indigenous peoples, foster meaningful dialogues and celebrate the diverse cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis. The University of Calgary's Indigenous Research Support Team (IRST) recently hosted a webinar titled Indigenous
Today’s society is finally grasping the reality of global warming and climate change. With forest fires ablaze and soaring temperatures, change needs to happen to save the planet. Typical green initiatives include recycling or taking public transit — but have you heard about clam gardens? Clam gardens emanated from the
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has brought us closer to understanding GJ 1214b, a mysterious shiny planet which has been stumping researchers since its discovery in 2009. GJ 1214b is an exoplanet — exoplanets are located outside our solar system. It orbits a dwarf star that is relatively close, just
A new undergraduate-focused badge program is being offered annually by the Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning. The program is designed to give students an introductory guide into the intricacies of conducting research and prompts students to start a research project of their own. During its pilot year throughout
From periods to the patriarchy, females have a lot to put up with. On top of all this, females are four times more likely than males to endure stress fractures. U of C Ph.D. candidate Olivia Bruce, under the supervision of Dr. Brent Edwards, has provided answers as to
June 1 marked the start of brain injury awareness month and now is the time to address the severity and types of brain injuries that can be inflicted. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be a result of blunt force trauma, closed head injuries or a penetrating head injury. Globally,
Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) involve removing obstacles to sustainable living for equity-seeking, including but not limited to women, Indigenous people, visible/racialized minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ2S+ people. Many studies show that the following groups were historically excluded and marginalized: Black people/African Americans, Latinx, Native Hawaiians,
After a global pandemic and the pressures of university, more students may find themselves turning to melatonin, a hormone that regulates our sleep-wake cycle, to get some shut-eye. But is there any science to suggest melatonin is a viable nightcap? One of the top videos on TikTok with
