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.
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.…
Life-saving science: The 5 most important inventions of all time
by Julia Hukowich, Contributing Writer What comes to your mind when you hear the words “important invention”? I asked a … More
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
What a new form of hockey can contribute to skill development for our national sport Joshua Shapiro Understanding how talent … 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] Bikini (Atoll)
What do a popular bathing suit style and a nuclear testing site have in common? Their name. Fun fact: “Bikini” … More
Sergeant scientist: McGill’s role in military research
McGill has a long and fascinating history of pseudo-military research: for example, the CIA conducted extremely damaging experiments on depatterning … More
Apartment Hunting 101
It’s the time of the year again when we begin to consider whether we should stay at our current place … More
Top ten scientific breakthroughs: 2013 Edition
As an aspiring scientist, nothing excites me more than a good step forward in a research field, and by those … More
[Photo] Tongariro Crossing, aka Mt. Doom
Tongariro Alpine Crossing is located in Tongariro National Park – New Zealand’s oldest national park and a dual cultural and … More
[Photo] Glowing catsharks: Biofluorescence at work
Anyone who has heard of GFP should know that some marine organisms – such as corals and jellyfish – can … More
From fly sex to lizard saliva: Why we must fund all scientific research
It is vital that we recognize the value of pushing the frontiers of knowledge, even in the most unlikely of … More
[Photo] Your next hiking trip: Paria Canyon
The Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness is a wilderness area created by the United States Congress in 1984 to protect the … More
Study zones on campus
Welcome back to school! Is one of your New Year’s Resolutions to be more studious? If so, you’re probably looking … More
[Video] A cappella physics
What do you get when you cross “Bohemian Rhapsody” with a burning passion for physics? “Bohemian Gravity”, of course! … … More
The hidden businessperson: Money’s conspicuous absence in the concept of “doctor”
I recently searched Google Images for the keyword “doctor.” The page of results was flooded with attractive (predominantly white and … More
[Photo] Sundarbans, Bangladesh
Mangrove forests are on the decline, yet they are precious havens for many endangered species. The largest remaining mangrove forest … More
The exam survival guide
By now, you have no doubt either had your first midterm or you are busy studying for one. You might … More
[Photo] Meteor showers & the dark sky program
The Dark Sky Program in Hungary has nominated several areas for protection from light pollution – all the better to … More
[Photo] Close-up of achondrite
Not all meteorites are created equal. The most common sort are chondrites. Chondrites are stony meteorites which compose approximately 80 percent … More
Seven types of professors you will meet
Even to a first year, it’s obvious that McGill has many wonderful professors. Your profs will make you laugh and … More
UPDATE: IP dispute over McGill students’ million-dollar business plan appears unresolved, but settlement near.
As reported earlier this week, a team of McGill students who had entered an international business plan competition found themselves in … More
[Photo] The trials of a baby star
Do you want to be a star? Well, you’ll have a bit of work to do. First, you start as … More
[Photo] El collar del hierro, The ferro-necklace
Ferrofluids are nifty stuff. A fluid which can become strongly magnetized in the presence of a magnetic field, they create … More
[Photo] Rim wildfire in yosemite
The Yosemite National Park has become the site of a massive wildfire. One of California’s largest wildfires in history, it … More
[Photo] Antartica’s blood falls
Discovered in 1911 by explorer Griffith Taylor, Antarctica’s Blood Falls are a unique and fascinating natural phenomenon. The distinctive red … More
Welcome Back!
We hope you’ve had a great summer and are ready for a wonderful year! This year will undoubtedly bring a … More
Storify: Expedition 35 lands
Read our live Storify of Commander Hadfield’s return to Earth here!
Harvard medical school to close primate research facility
McGill is not only a top-tier undergraduate institution, it’s also one of Canada’s largest research institutions. A significant part of … More
Done with exams? Need some reading material?
How about some award-winning science books! The Canadian Science Writers Association just awarded two prizes to “honour outstanding contributions to … More
Welcome Back!
Welcome back, McGillians! If you’re anything like us, you’ve promised yourself that you’ll really buckle down and study more this … More
Happy studying, and see you next year!
Hello, readers! This is our final post of the semester. We hope that finals are going well! To help you … More