Intro It might be a source of contentment for some that artificial intelligence (AI) has crept into and added convenience into our lives such as self-driving cars and robot vacuum cleaners. However, it comes as a surprise to many that the AI-based products from tech giants that we often rely on have biases in their […]
Introduction Neuroscience is a rapidly-advancing field which concerns the sciences that deal with the structure or function of our nervous system and brain. New discoveries about how we live, what decision-making capabilities we have, and why we are unique are made every day by scientists. Therefore, it is often difficult to explain all the most […]
Bacterial Pigments, Survivability, Implications, and Applications Introduction Colour in the microscopic world differs greatly from colour in the macroscopic world in its purpose. In the macroscopic world it is used for camouflage by many animals, to show off to potential mates by birds, and to express ourselves as humans. But most microbes cannot see, and […]
For around 4% of the population, the concept of colour is much more than a stimulation of photoreceptor cells: those who experience synaesthesia are able to hear colours, or associate colours with letters, numbers and even music. The word synaesthesia comes from the Greek ‘syn’ (meaning union) and ‘aesthesis’ (meaning sensation). Therefore, this rare condition […]
Abstract Stars are often described in terms of their colour. Sentences like “Betelguese is a Red Supergiant” and “The Sun is a Yellow Dwarf” paint an image, but there is also a great deal of physics behind them. Stars emit light in a way similar to black bodies. The wavelength of electromagnetic radiation that a […]
Da Cruz, N., Stinson, B. and Barnes, J. (2017). Is cramming information more or less effective than long-term revision Abstract There are two common methods of revision: The first is gradual, spaced out revision over a long period of time and the second is cramming large amounts of information in a short period of time. […]
Abstract Based on the ever-changing circumstances America is facing, issues concerning medical ethics have risen. The maternal care crisis is a long term issue that has lacked substantive solutions in terms of policy and social change. After analyzing different perspectives, including the medical, economic, and racial lens, that culminate in the maternal crisis, suggestions for […]
Grace En Xie1 Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic is the ongoing battle between humans and the virus SARS-CoV-2. SARS-CoV-2 attacks by infiltrating the human body, causing mild to deadly effects. The virus spreads through human transmission into the lungs, activating the immune system to help or harm. People around the world have worked to reduce SARS-CoV-2’s […]
Abstract Regular physical activity has long been known to have positive effects on mood and mental health. In this study, the antidepressant effect of exercise in the brain of patients with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), which includes symptoms such as decreased mood and motivation caused by changes in the chemical molecules of the brain, was […]
Abstract Europa, one of Jupiter’s four large Galilean moons, is a target of prime importance for exploration. This is due to the likely presence of a global subsurface liquid water ocean beneath a water ice crust, raising the possibility that Europa could support simple life. Future mission concepts include a lander deploying a probe to […]
Abstract This article aims to demystify the Holographic Principle, an emerging theory that encompasses as disparate fields as black hole physics, string theory, cosmology, and quantum mechanics. As such, it is no mean feat to attempt to provide a working knowledge of this theory in a single article. However, it is the author’s goal to […]
Introduction Known for being picturesque and colourful, corals are paramount to the maintenance of global biodiversity. Corals are the keystones of their ecosystems- the eponymous coral reefs. Coral reefs cover less than 0.1% of the ocean floor, yet host more than a quarter of all the fish species on the planet. They support the livelihoods […]
ABSTRACT The Manhattan Project is the name of an infamous research project carried out during the second World War. It led to the creation of the atomic bomb and is an important part of scientific history. The advent of nuclear weaponry and the subsequent fear of a war involving such weapons is a frightening thought. […]