Periods are something everyone with a uterus deals with, but how they are handled changes with every generation. For years, tampons, pads, and cups were the norm. Now Gen Z is leaning toward something different, free bleeding. It’s when you just let the blood flow freely without plugging it up or catching it with pads....
In October 2019, The Ocean Cleanup project made headlines around the world when its prototype vessel started collecting plastic from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. This launch followed a year of challenges and constant redesigns. Since then, the organization has grown, and the vessel has undergone several new iterations. Their first new design was called...
You pull into the beach parking lot. The kids tumble out and race toward the water. But on the beach, colorful flags snap in the wind near the lifeguard station. You think, time to check the meaning of those beach flags before anyone gets wet. These color-coded flags tell you the current water conditions. The...
Most of us enjoy the occasional bowl of popcorn while watching a movie or sports match on TV. Other people like to indulge on a daily basis, which should be fine, considering that the whole-grain snack is high in antioxidants and fiber and regarded as a healthy option. While this may be true for popcorn...
Resilience means different things to different people. According to the American Psychological Association (APA), it is “the process and outcome of successfully adapting to difficult or challenging life experiences, especially through mental, emotional, and behavioral flexibility and adjustment to external and internal demands.” In other words, psychological resilience refers to how people can recover from...
Death is the inescapable conclusion of life. But what happens after death is still a highly debated topic. Throw into the mix a heady combination of religious belief and scientific theories, and you have the potential to create an endless array of possibilities. One intriguing notion is called quantum immortality. Imagine that the universe splits...
When ants cover an animal’s body, it’s usually because the creature is dead. But that’s not always the case when it comes to birds. Some species allow ants to crawl over their wings and feathers in a process called anting. Crows in particular are known for taking part in this trend. Birdwatchers and wildlife photographers...
Finding safe housing is hard right now in Canada. Rents keep climbing every year and many people feel stuck with choices they never imagined. Reports have uncovered something pretty dark: the rise of “sex-for-rent” ads, where landlords expect sexual favors in exchange for cheaper rent or even free housing. These rent-for-sex schemes target the desperate and...
Hospitals in France have been told to begin preparing for a potential armed conflict on the continent by March 2026. Amid rising tensions between NATO nations, Ukraine, and Russia, fears of military escalation are growing. These fears have mobilized EU nations to prepare for war as a precautionary measure. Secretary General of NATO, Mark Rutte,...
A recent announcement from Russian scientists has brought attention to Enteromix, a new cancer vaccine developed using mRNA technology. This is the same approach behind some of the COVID-19 vaccines. The vaccine reportedly demonstrated a “100% efficacy” in preclinical trials, signaling a potential breakthrough in cancer immunotherapy. That being said, experts caution that this figure...
Many people carry the weight of their childhood experiences into adulthood. When love, warmth, and security were missing in early years, it often leaves lasting effects that show up in quiet, subtle ways later in life. These habits are not always obvious to others, yet they deeply shape relationships, self-worth, and daily choices. Some may...
There’s nothing quite as annoying as being forced to listen to loud music that you don’t particularly enjoy. We will happily spend days at a music festival enjoying the music we love, but an hour of hearing your neighbour practise the bagpipes can easily drive you up the wall. While that last example may not...
