In 2020, scientists developed organic, biocompatible robots that independently moved and interacted with other objects. This breakthrough design revolutionized approaches to environmental care, drug delivery, along with countless other applications. Think of a robot. Did you imagine R2-D2? Maybe even a Roomba? We often think of robots as chunks of
Throughout history, the sun, moon, and stars have been humanity’s companions. The next time you are outside, look up. The lights that shine down upon you now are the same that have guided sailors, mystified fortune tellers, and inspired populations. Those celestial bodies, both incomprehensible and oddly familiar, are embraced
In the Carter v. Canada case, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that consenting and competent adults suffering from serious and irreversible medical conditions should have access to some format of medical assistance in dying [1]. Most Candians support medically assisted dying for patients with terminal/physical illnesses that often lead
New developments in technology have made a virtual reality driven future seem closer than ever before, but virtual avatar technology still has quite a ways to go before VR communication feels natural. By placing emphasis on creating a sense of presence, researchers are striving to make virtual spaces more comfortable
Could SARS-CoV-2 cause the deadliest form of pneumonia? In a breakthrough article recently published in the February 2022 issue of the International Journal of Infectious Diseases, a group of medical researchers from Spain shared their findings in which patients hospitalized for bacterial pneumococcal pneumonia (B-PCAP) were compared to those hospitalized
Canada is celebrated for providing free healthcare for all Canadian citizens, and Canada takes pride in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms guaranteeing equality, but systemic racism persists in the health system. One of the most underrated problems with the Canadian healthcare system is the algorithmic racism programmed into healthcare
Food intake is affected by a variety of neurochemical, hormonal, physiological, and psychological factors [1]. Several studies have shown significant changes in appetite, eating behavior, and energy intake in women during their menstrual cycle where there are changes to the factors affecting food intake [1]. The menstrual cycle consists of
Endometriosis is an estrogen-dependent condition that is characterized by the presence of endometrial tissues in areas outside of the uterus, namely in the ovaries or even outside of the pelvis [2] (see Figure 1). It is an inflammatory condition that is often associated with pelvic pain and infertility [4]. Adenomyosis
On September 29th, 2021, a law banning most abortions went into effect in Texas. This law bans all abortions after six weeks or once a fetal heartbeat is detected, which is why it is called the heartbeat bill, with no exceptions for rape and incest. The law relies on private
Imagine how expensive your flights would be if airplanes flew as rarely as space shuttles or Mars rovers. How would our society differ if only the opulent could afford this luxury? Many of us have probably heard of Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos’s campaigns towards consumer space travel through images
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