By imaging the brains of participants learning to make Stone Age tools, researchers are beginning to unravel the neural connections that may have been responsible for, and formed by, the toolmaking industry of our hominin ancestors (Renfrew et al., 2008; Stout and Khreisheh, 2015; Putt et al., 2017). This research sheds light on our evolutionary past, and helps us to Read the full article…
In a world where access to quality medical care is highly dependent upon the wealth of a nation, lack of immunization imperils the health of citizens residing in developing countries. In Africa alone, one in five children do not have access to critical vaccines, and are thus subject to illness at premature ages (Hasan, 2017). Read the full article…
Studying a meteor is akin to solving a mystery. The meteor leaves evidence through a crater, which is then investigated by scientists. Often, this evidence is difficult to analyze due to changes made by external forces, but Meteor Crater is one of the best-preserved impact craters on Earth. It is found in Arizona and was Read the full article…
Today, dinosaurs are alive in the form of birds. This means that similarities in behaviour should not be shocking, even if they pertain to the odd dietary habit of eating rocks! Termed gastroliths, these are rocks that birds eat today and bird-like dinosaurs ate millions of years ago to aid their digestion. As all birds have Read the full article…
Although most students understand that sleep is vital to good health and maximum productivity, getting the recommended seven hours is just not realistic with our heavy workload and questionable time management (Watson et al., 2015). Luckily, there is a science behind tricking our bodies into not perceiving our need to rest. This is most commonly Read the full article…
You may have heard of infrared (IR) vision, an ability possessed by many snake species, but have you heard of ultraviolet (UV) vision? With minute changes in the visual systems of animals, such abilities are possible. In some cases, these abilities are highly advantageous in the context of the animal’s surroundings. One UV-sensing mammal is Read the full article…
The myriad of benefits associated with exercise is well known; regular physical activity decreases the risk of chronic conditions ranging from cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, and cancer and can prolong an individual’s life (Warburton, Nicol, and Bredin, 2006). While exercise remains one of the most highly promoted and revered methods of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, Read the full article…
Meat biofabrication shakes the very foundations of the modern day food industry. Its far-reaching applications surpassing that of the mere Costco veggie burger. In vitro meat production systems (IMPS) yield a great deal of possibility for the plant-based market (Bhat, 2011). The popularization of this technology will benefit not just those with dietary restrictions but Read the full article…
Feeling anxious about your upcoming exam? Stressed about all the assignments you have yet to complete? Chances are that all of us have experienced the feeling of anxiety at some point in our lives. Anxiety is known to be accompanied by excessive fear and extreme worry, both of which interfere with one’s daily life, causing Read the full article…