Outcomes of the 2015 Paris Climate Change Conference

This Saturday, delegates from nearly 200 Nations came to an agreement to further prevent global climate change, and to promote environmental sustainability, at COP21. The 21st “Conference of Parties,” took place in Paris over the past weeks and unlike past global initiatives such as the Kyoto Protocol in 1997; included far more nations, regardless of…

All About Beakerhead- Words from Jay Ingram, Co-Founder

s of now, our Calgary is most famous for the Calgary Stampede. It’s “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth”- complete with fireworks, stage performances, you name it, the Calgary Stampede is hands down one of the most looked forward to events in this city. It’s a shame it couldn’t last longer, or there isn’t another show…

Ways to Get Involved in Science and Tech this School Year

Happy back to school everybody!  You knew it was coming, and now it’s finally here.  Trust me, as a student at Sir Winston Churchill entering Grade 11, I’m completely aware that back-to-school is not always something to anticipate.  Back to school brings homework, studying, and having to wake up early. I had my fair share of that…

The Update on Google and Alphabet, Plus 5 Hidden Tricks

All about Alphabet  Google.  It’s been a window to the world for what seems like ages, to this generation at the very least. We know it as a single search engine, but did you know that Google (was) actually a large company which owned Youtube, Android, Nest Labs, Calico, Google, Inc, among other Google franchises?…

#SharkWeek2015 Lesson No. 2

Never underestimate girl power.  In tonight’s “Bride of Jaws,” we saw a quest to hunt the notorious “Joan of Shark,” a great white female measuring up to 18 feet, who caused havoc in Australian waters back in 2014. Risks are taken, as filmmaker Andy Casagrande attempt to retag the great white to warn future potential victims. The…

Move over dogs and cats- Scientists have discovered these adorable new animals

When you picture your favourite animal, the image that pops into your head is likely that of a dog, a cat, a dolphin, or a similar cute animal.  Species such as these have dominated the hearts of humans for many years, but with these recent scientific discoveries the tides may be changing. I don’t know about you, but…

TEDxYYC: “A Spa Day for the Mind”

TEDxYYC kicked off it’s 6th year at the Jack Singer Concert Hall this past Saturday to beautiful crowds and excited weather. Among the buzzing crowd were me and Ailin, marveling over the transformation of the concert hall into a modern and scholarly place. Guest speakers of the day included Emmy-Award winning filmmaker Ric Esther Beinstock,…