When you look at a giant Great Dane or Mastiff, then you look at a Chihuahua or a Pomeranian, it is hard to believe they are all the same species of animal. It is even harder to believe that these lovable and loyal companions – man’s best friends –are all descendants of the maligned grey …
Let’s talk myths. You probably believe in a myth called “work-life balance” that’s being pushed by all the hipster blogs out there. It’s probably one of those things that you reach for, constantly, and always wish for it to happen. Instead, you end up frustrated. Well, let’s end the frustration. First by acknowledging the myth …
Can being too social actually negatively impact your health? It can if you’re a marmot, according to new data from researchers at UCLA (“Can being too social take years off your life? Yes, biologists report, if you’re a marmot,” 2018). Recently, a team of biologists set out to determine exactly how the social behaviors of …
What happens when you primarily consume fast food? According to multiple reports, this is the diet of the U.S. president, and he is evidently one pound away from being considered obese by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Recently, President Trump underwent a physical by Navy Rear Adm. Dr. Ronny Jackson. The results showed …
The noise pollution that comes from living in an urban area may be irritating to humans, but what about the animals that live nearby? Does noise have an impact on creatures that don’t have a voice of their own? As it turns out, new research says yes – specifically in the case of birds (“Noise …
It is a simple, everyday object with a long and science-y history…the match. Today, we may strike a match to light a birthday candle or bonfire or a charcoal grill or a celebratory cigar, but for our ancestors, the ability to consistently start a fire meant survival. They relied on fire for heat, cooking, and …
Organising data is a huge part of research. We organise our resources, our data, our samples, and if you’re as crazy as I am, you even organise your supplies and supplier data. It’s part professionalism, part achievement, part competition to see how efficient we can really be. I could organise it on my desktop, but …
When you take a calcium or vitamin D supplements, how are they benefiting your body? As it turns out, they may be doing less good than you think, according to new research (“Do you take calcium and vitamin D to protect your bones? A new study says it doesn’t help,” 2017). Recently, a group of …
Playing a video game can be a fun, easy way to relax, but what happens when you can’t quite get yourself to stop? Leisure time has its limit, but for some who play video games, that limit never comes. Now, the World Health Organization is recognizing the problem, according to anonymous sources (“Video Game Addiction …
Listen up, educators, we need to talk about project planning. We know projects are a fun way to explore a concept. It’s supposed to make it hands-on and give the students a chance to learn things more “in-depth.” But, we also know it’s expensive and the kids may not actually learn more about the concept. …