So the last topic was on the idea of infinity (remember that we have to be careful about infinity –…
The exam survival guide
By now, you have no doubt either had your first midterm or you are busy studying for one. You might…
Guts, toes, and other reasons why physics isn’t so bad
In my experience, McGill students are a diverse bunch. However, there’s one question that we invariably ask one another. It’s…
[Photo] Light-in-a-ball
Light and matter seem to be two completely separate types of stuff, but an accumulating body of research is showing…
[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…
Why do apes still exist?!
One of the leading arguments many evolution critics propose is: If humans descended from apes, why are there still apes?! This…
[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…
A Darwinian perspective
This semester, I have undertaken an independent study under the supervision of Dr. Ehab Abouheif and Dr. Anila Asghar investigating the…
October Science Events
The leaves are changing, midterms are approaching, and the school year is definitely well underway. But before you get too…
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…
The Abstract 