You know when you have that spring in your step and then laughter and grins ensue, but have you ever thought about the science behind the body’s output of happiness? According to Psychology Today, there are four “happy” chemicals. These chemicals are dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin and endorphin. They each have a specific function that contributes to…
According to a recent DailyTech article, Nintendo will be dabbling into the watch market to provide a healthier and fitter lifestyle for its consumers. Nintendo’s watch will be a 24/7 sleep monitoring device. Nintendo will join various competitors already catering to the healthy watches market. Devices like the Jawbone Up24 and Fitbit Force have been…
Could you live without your cellphone? What about your laptop or tablet? What about any electricity at all? No warm showers, no warm food (unless you could make a fire), nothing. If our energy ran out at some point, this would be the reality. So faced with no other choice, could you live without power?…
1. In Ancient Egypt it was believed to be that if you slept with scissors under your bed, you would be free of nightmares Don’t try this at home kids. 2. Cannibalistic gum In Turkey, you shouldn’t chew gum at night because by that time, they believe it becomes the flesh of the dead.…
Jasmine K. In our generation, phones are our dearest companions and most convenient devices; they can access almost anything at the touch of a finger. Seniors, students and parents can easily agree. “My phone is a tool I can use to have convenient internet access, a camera and music at my fingertips,” says Ethan, a…
In the midst of numerous exams, extracurriculars, and the additional everyday stress of life, I must say that it has all been taking a bit of a toll on me. Yet, through it all, I have learned that it is necessary to take a bit of a breather and to laugh because sometimes, all you…
Being a dedicated player of high-stakes, all-out-war multiplayer games such as Battlefield and Call of Duty, I often try to find any kind of advantage to enhance my enjoyment. One of those advantages, besides camping in a corner where I can’t be seen (I hate doing it but it works), I like to listen to…
One of my favourite things to do in October is have a horror movie marathon. I love these kinds of movies and can recommend some pretty good ones for you to enjoy as well. Horror movies encompass a wide variety of things. For most people, the first things that pop into their heads would be intense murder scenes,…
Have you heard the never ending discussion about one question – which is better, Samsung or Apple? While there is no definitive answer to this question, I will be outlining some of the major pros and cons of both companies and their products, as well as which companies products would be more suitable for which…
The Telus World of Science in Edmonton opened it’s doors to an exhibit on Saturday that showcases over 100 props from the Indiana Jones films as well as some real life relics that have been discovered all over the world by archaeologists. The interactive exhibit teaches you about history and archaeology by relating it to…
This picture became viral these past two weeks, as it showed a collective group of Indian female scientists congratulating one another on a mission success. It is truly a rare occurrence to see a third-world country with such a capable space program, but India shattered the convention last month when their Mars orbiter spacecraft…
Oh, English grammar, I love you. From the amazing, quirky website, Mentalfloss, comes an article with seven sentences that sound crazy and nonsensical but are actually grammatically correct. Thinking about how interesting these sentences were, I thought I’d share them on here. Word to the wise, put your thinking caps on; these sentences require a…
In the age of the internet, who even buys cookbooks anymore? As a vegetarian or vegan especially, finding cookbooks with something fresh and delicious that still works for your diet can be a real challenge. But no longer are vegetarian recipes just found in a little niche section of Chapters — online, there is a thriving…
It is inevitable that you are going to get scared, particularly in this month of all months. October will surely have you trembling. Whether you stumble upon a horror film on television or you scream because you are walking down the hallway to see a rubber hand oozing with blood coming out of someone’s locker…
Recently, I accidentally spilt a glass of water over my beloved iPhone 5s. Almost immediately, the screen went blank and it hasn’t worked since. It felt like I had lost a limb! I began to panic, knowing that, for a few weeks (until I can get a replacement) I will have to live without easy,…