The circular economy of human anatomical waste
Every time I vacuum, it never ceases to amaze me the amount of hair and dust scattered around my apartment. The human body produces considerable amounts of waste, even if...
The Era of Sustainable Investing: ESG and Corporate Responsibility
When it comes to investing, there are a multitude of factors that come into play - everything from the company’s reputation to tax rates to international conflicts. The latest trend...
Waste management around the world: Local solutions to a global sustainability crisis
Under the streets of Vancouver lies the Great Marpole Midden, an ancient landfill site once used by the Coast Salish people. The 4,000-year-old dump is a reminder that for as...
Pica – Cravings to the Extreme
Defined as the consumption and craving of nonfood items over a period longer than a month, pica is a disorder that many may find overly bizarre and unrelatable. This disorder...
Improving Food with Fermentation – Superfood or superfad?
Depending on your tastes, you may find that many of your favourite foods are products of fermentation. Wine, cheese, bread, beer, and chocolate are just a few of these products...
Gene-unie disgust – why do we dislike certain foods
Why do we eat what we eat? People enjoy eating foods that are not just appealing to their taste buds, but more importantly, that are not unappealing to them. Whether...
Switching Off – The new movement defining the right to disconnect from work
Maintaining a healthy work-life balance has been made harder than ever as the line between workplace and home has started to blur. When you hear a notification ping from your...
Universal Basic Income
Imagine a world in which you were guaranteed $2,000 per month, regardless of your work status or other income. Where everyone from a working single mother of three to Drake...
The Life, Death and Afterlife of Lab Hustle
As graduate students, we often hear the admonition, “This PhD can’t be just a 9-to-5!”—sometimes justified with “Science should be your passion!” This “hustle” attitude extends beyond the scientific sphere...
Virtual Reality: Traversing the Boundaries of Classroom Learning
We live in a world that is continuously transforming as technological advancements integrate into the seams of society. Will the education system also conform to these changes, and push past...