Canada Joins the Growing List of Nations to Ban TikTok
Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, announced on Monday (2/27/2023) that the social media platform “TikTok” will be banned on all government-operated devices in the nation.
Hope for the Northern White Rhinos
Currently, there are only two female Northern White Rhinos left in the world. Scientists had looked into using skin cells from them and previous males to create immature egg cells.
A New Approach To Treating Diabetes Will Save Billions of Dollars
Diabetes is a prevalent issue that has impacted billions worldwide. 1 in 6 adults are currently living with diabetes, and studies have found that the rates for children are dramatically increasing.
The Science of Love
What is love? There are all sorts of answers to this question. The biological field studies the hormonal interactions and brain activity that occurs when one is “in love”.
Construction Begins on International Radio Telescope Project
It was announced in early December that construction has begun on phase one of the SKA (Square Kilometer Array) Observatory, an international radio telescope project that strives to peer into the beginning of time.
Breakthrough Experiment: Nuclear Fusion!
Livermore, California, near 1 am PST on December 5, 2022, saw the first nuclear fusion experiment resulting in the net production of energy.
The Impacts of Climate Change on Rabbits
We all know the impacts climate change has on polar bears, pandas, and bees, but there’s another animal it has an important effect on that doesn’t receive nearly enough publicity: rabbits.
The Benefits of Noise-Canceling Headphones and Music for Students
Noise-canceling headphones have often been the subject of skepticism, and there is a long-standing debate about whether or not listening to music can improve student performance. While neither are perfect, they can be very helpful with focus and reducing stress.
The Parasite that Makes Wolves Better Pack Leaders
Some gray wolves are natural born leaders. But hey, if they ever need a little extra nudge, there is something out there that can help them.
Clams from the Past
Our knowledge of the planet’s waterways are staggeringly incomplete, as is evidenced by the existence of a group of species referred to as the Lazarus taxa. These creatures are those which were once thought to be extinct, sometimes for millennia, before being discovered in the wild. Recently, a new species joins their ranks: Cymatioa cooki, a kind of clam that had been presumed dead for 40,000 years until members of the species were found in 2018.