An Expert Opinion on Dying?
I recently read an article by Ken Murray, “How Doctors Die“. It was posted a little under a year ago and I was surprised by what I learned. Murray and many other writers have pointed out some of the...
View ArticleDear ScienceOnline
Hello ScienceOnline and other readers! My name is Megan Nantel (twitter) and I’m a highschool student from Vancouver, British Columbia. I am extremely honored to have received a scholarship to attend...
View ArticleBiofuels: Yeast versus Algae
As energy prices continue to increase and our energy supplies begin to dry up, using biofuels will become a necessity. What exactly is a biofuel? Biofuel is defined as a type of fuel whose energy is...
View ArticleSnowflake Structure, Formation and Energy Possibilities
I first learned about snowflakes and their amazing nature when I was in grade one. My teacher sent my entire class outside with a square piece of blue paper during recess to catch...
View ArticleWhat is a PCR Machine? How Does a PCR Machine Work?
Once upon a time, six eager scientists-in-training and two wonderful fairy-god mentors went where very few other scientists dared to go before… the Black Sage Bench Region of British Columbia. This...
View ArticleVaccines
The other day, I was watching an episode of Private Practice. This medical drama follows the lives of numerous doctors and their experiences while running a private practice in California. (clever...
View ArticleWhy is Yeast Used in Research?
Yeast is essential in the making of bread, beer, and other yummy things that are part of our day to day lives. As yeast feeds on sugar, it produces carbon dioxide and alcohol. The carbon dioxide gas is...
View Article