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Seeds of Hope Require Roots of Integrity: Remembering Jane Goodall

24 Oct 2025

On Wednesday October 1st, 2025, Dr. Jane Goodall passed away while on a speaking tour in the United States. As an esteemed scientist whose life mission was to advocate for wildlife, promote...

Oh, Those Micro and Nanoplastics!

23 Oct 2025

I sometimes have a Babybel cheese as a snack and I used to feel that the little cheese did not want to be eaten. It seemed to defy attempts to open the plastic in which it had sought refuge. But no...

Next Time it Rains, You May Want to Pack More Than Just Your Umbrella

18 Jul 2025

Have you ever felt sluggish or achy on a rainy day? You’re not alone. While you could see a rainy day as an excuse to cozy up with freshly brewed tea and a movie, your rain-induced back pain may be...

Recycling is Here to Stay: Unpacking Quebec’s Recycling Paradigm Shift

13 Jun 2025

When the clock struck midnight on January 1st, 2025, Quebec not only celebrated the beginning of a new year–– it welcomed a new, bold era of recycling. Quebec’s recycling system is now managed by...

The Sex Lives of Insects

7 May 2025

Sex is always a hot topic. Sex in insects is even more intriguing. Most people’s first reaction when they think of insects, is disgust. After all, insects are (most of them anyway) ugly, strange,...

Naturally, We Should Learn From The Past

21 Feb 2025

Methyl mercaptan, also known as methanethiol (CH3SH), is one of the fragrances of human flatus. Interestingly, it has been added to natural gas since 1937 in response to the third worst-ever...

Good Old Dihydrogen Monoxide

18 Dec 2024

You have probably heard about people who have actually signed a petition to ban dihydrogen monoxide. The petition states that this chemical is found in cancerous tissue, accelerates corrosion, can...

A Date with Food Label Dates

13 Dec 2024

I do my best to engage in conscious shopping practices. By shopping for fewer items and going for second-hand, I reduce waste, save money, and engage more with local businesses. A motivation for...

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