By The Abstract Editors: Kiarah Geertsema, Natalie Co, and Adele Lopes, in partnership with McGill’s Office of Science Education.
Ten interviews with Building 21 scholars at the Undergraduate Science Showcase.
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AI spy with my little eye: The future role of artificial intelligence in medical diagnostics
Many healthcare workers are afraid of being replaced by AI in the workforce–but as far as we know, there’s no reason for medical practitioners to worry.
Diving into winter: The effects of cold water immersion
The thought of going for a swim may seem crazy as winter approaches, but for some, the dropping temperatures indicate the start of polar plunge season. A quick dip in the frigid Canadian waters sends a shock through the body–but upon returning to shore, this is replaced by a sweeping refreshing sense of calm. Is this activity, seen as reckless by some, actually beneficial to one’s physical or mental health.
Can animals think about thinking?
An overview of metacognitive studies in non-human animals. This may make you feel guilty about killing that insect crawling on your wall at 1A.M.…
An Investigation on our love for blackboards
By: Mathilde Papillon The blackboard. This archaic teaching tool is in practically every single class of any science student. It … More
Floorball
(image: wikimedia commons) What a new form of hockey can contribute to skill development for our national sport Joshua Shapiro … More
Wine and cheese tips for the socially awkward
Pretty much every department at McGill hosts at least one wine and cheese night. These events are a great … More
A silver (or mother-of-pearl) lining
Located in a coastal region at the southern tip of Ross Island – a scant 1,360 km north of the … More
[Photo] The Borexino Experiment
“BOREXino” refers to an experiment performed by an international collaboration centered on solar neutrino physics. Neutrinos are released in radioactive … More
[Photo] Bikini (Atoll)
What do a popular bathing suit style and a nuclear testing site have in common? Their name. Fun fact: “Bikini” … More
