The Pursuit of Happiness – Behind the Smiles of the New Millennium
With the dawn of the new millennium, many things have been introduced. New technology, new ideas - more ways for us to connect to one...
Perseverance – Mars’ New Rover in a Nutshell
News hit this week of the latest attempt to understand a planet that has long been marvelled at by humans. Mars has always attracted scientists...
The Physics Behind Musical Sounds (And Noise)
People love music. Some claim to be unable to live without music. But have you wondered why music ‘works’ the way it does? It turns...
Samsung Galaxy S4 in 2021 – Don’t Bother.
Smartphones have become increasingly important over the past decade. They are arguably a basic necessity for people who need to be connected with others through...
Déjà Vu et Jamais Vu: Science or Fiction?
You’ve probably heard the term 'déjà vu' a lot in your life. But have you ever heard of 'jamais vu' before? Perhaps the first thing...
What Did Dinosaurs Really Look Like? You’d Be Surprised.
The Jurassic Park movies are a well-known and still thriving franchise. As children, many of us would've watched the giant, prehistoric beasts in the movies...
Viruses – they are a risk to felines too, not just humans
Our beloved felines and canines aren’t just comfort pets or decorative items. They are beloved members of one's family, and most importantly, living beings. Like...
Towards a Neuroscience of Consciousness
What is consciousness? Consciousness is very hard to define, and there are different ways of defining it. But we know some of what consciousness involves....
Safe Havens during the Ice Age: Refugia
The Quaternary Period is the period in geologic history ranging from 2.58 million years ago to the present. It is commonly known as the Ice...
Coffee Naps and the Science Behind Them
Caffeine is the most widely used psychoactive drug in the world. A cup of coffee in the morning is the ideal pick-me-up for most individuals....