A giant feat in the field of cardiovascular science has recently been made. Scientists at the Royal Ontario Museum removed the 400-pound heart of a blue whale from it’s icy chamber in a warehouse in Canada, so they could begin preserving it long-term. Luckily for us, they documented the whole thing! Long thought to be … Read more
We learn how to ride a bicycle as kids. It’s a life skill that sticks with us for a lifetime. The moment you learn it, you never forget it. But what …
For many people, waking up in the morning and actually getting out of bed are the toughest. We put those off for as long as we can which I’m guessing is why alarm clocks have snooze buttons. Whoever thought of that… thank you! But since punctuality is an important work and social ethic, we really … Read more
In March 2011, China started the construction of the world’s biggest radio telescope in Guizhou province, south west China. The Five hundred meter Aperture Spherical Telescope, or FAST, is a gigantic radio telescope that’s the equivalent of 30 football pitches, and it would allow scientists to “listen to the UNIVERSE.” Take a look! The … Read more
According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 15 million babies (that’s more than 1 in 10 babies) are born preterm (before 37 completed weeks of gestation) every year. Due to the complications of preterm birth, almost 1 million children die each year. In fact, prematurity is the leading cause of death in children under … Read more
With misconceptions here and there, it’s no surprise why not everyone’s on board with evolution. Maybe because some of us believe in other things, or perhaps the science behind the theory is too complex. I know my eyes would glaze over if I’m knee deep in scientific terms and theories that my brain can only … Read more