By Jonathan Barazzutti, December 23 2023—
Teams of scientists who collaborate in person make more breakthroughs than teams of scientists who work remotely, a new study suggests.
Researchers Yiling Lin and Lingfei Wu at the University of Pittsburgh and Carl … Read the rest
By Leonie O’Sullivan, December 19 2023—
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has enabled astronomers from Denmark’s Cosmic Dawn Center (DAWN) to discover new structures deep in outer space. The researchers have identified a new chain of 20 connected galaxies … Read the rest
By Nimra Amir, December 19 2023—
Students are no strangers to the usual all-nighter or the drowsiness and grogginess you feel from your usual all-nighter — and while symptoms like this may seem like no big deal in the short … Read the rest
By Leonie O’Sullivan, December 19 2023—
Disclaimer: This article discusses topics related to mental health and substance use.
The spread of misinformation has led a significant portion of the public to perceive cannabis as non-addictive. A survey of cannabis users … Read the rest
By Nimra Amir, November 10 2023—
Our understanding of the fundamental nature of the universe has long been a pursuit marked by unanswered questions. For example, while it is understood that when we create matter, we also create antimatter, there … Read the rest
By Zal Dholoo, October 27 2023—
In the age of the internet, the ability to share and post information has never been easier. The internet has allowed us to accumulate and share the largest database of information, both dubious and … Read the rest
By Leonie O’Sullivan, October 24 2023—
Fairy circles (FCs) were first described in the scientific literature in 1971 and have continued to puzzle scientists ever since. These magical landmarks are defined as circular, barren gaps in grassland found in dry … Read the rest
By Vicky Li, October 24 2023—
Anatomically modern humans first evolved in Africa, though the story of how they slowly dispersed out becomes more complicated. Throughout the years, many theories have been proposed, with most proposing a date between 16,000-13,000 … Read the rest
By Sydney Pasloski, October 13 2023—
Gravitational waves are part of a chain reaction in space-time that is typically caused by energetic and often severe processes, as defined by the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO). Such processes can include the … Read the rest
By Ansharah Shakil, October 2 2023—
61 years ago, Alouette I, the scientific satellite which was Canada’s first artificial Earth satellite, was launched into space on Sept. 29, 1962. Alouette I was the satellite to define Canada entering into its … Read the rest
