Author: Ellie Jeong

  • One Breed, Many Genes: Evolution of the Korean Jindo

    The Korean Jindo dog is a well-known dog breed originating on Jindo Island off Korea’s southwestern coast. As a important part of Korean’s heritage, Jindo is known for its distinctive appearance. But how can dogs belonging to the same breed have different coat colours, body sizes, and other physical traits? The answer depends on their…

  • Where Did the Time Go?

    The American psychologist William James famously said, “the same space of time seems shorter as we grow older” (James 1890, 625). But a day is still 24 hours, so why does time seem to speed up as we grow older? Time is something that is measured by a clock, remains constant, and is used universally.…