When one hears 3D, an automatic response would be to think of mega-blockbuster films. But the world of 3D reaches beyond those somewhat uncomfortable 3D glasses. The world of 3D printing has and continues to defy the impossible. Whether it is design, construction or medicine, 3D printing is being used every day to break down barriers, once…
Have trouble falling asleep? Find yourself always tired in the morning? Now there is a night-light that can help you get to sleep. This light is called the Drift Light and it is a scientifically designed light that “lulls” you to sleep. Designed by Saffron, it costs $29. It is also very energy efficient, like…
Recently, on my trip to Dubai, I had the pleasure of watching the sunset from the tallest building in the world. Spectacular could not even cover it. Burj Khalifa, a skyscraper in Dubai, is the tallest manmade structure in the world. At a staggering 839.8 m, it gives a 360 degree view of Dubai from…
Forget Elsa’s perpetual world of snow in Frozen; in Calgary, a perennial snowfall is reality. People complain about the snow at this time of year, yet, snow in the spring/summer season is old news for Calgarians. In July 15, 1999, a snowfall surprised Calgary during the Stampede. Just imagine actual snow falling into your snow…
When we go on vacation, we usually don’t take note of the beauty of the roads or the bridges. But look below at these beautiful pieces or art and system of transportation. Bridges are amazing, so let’s learn to cherish their magnificence here.
IB is the international baccalaureate program which is offered at many high schools in Calgary. Here are four reasons to enter the program: 1. IB is an internationally recognized program, hence the name. Many argue that universities don’t even look at your IB mark, but many universities do take into account that you took IB.…
A few months ago, I was asked the single most difficult question in my entire life: What was the greatest innovation of the 20th century that contributed to modern society? My mind dwelled upon the obvious, cellphones, the Internet, airplanes, rockets, Einstein’s Theory of Relativity, cornflakes, teddy bears, and of course, the resource that makes…
The Olympic oval seemed crowded with the beaming crowd young scientists and curious minds attending the 2014 Calgary Youth Science Fair, which was a part of Youth Week Calgary. Students in Grades 5-12 presented the projects they have been working on from months. It was very nice to see students being so excited about science,…
This video is hilarious! it is about Hitler raging after he finds about his mark on the IB HL Math exam. Enjoy…
Instead of timeless tapping, it’s now endless sliding. When Flappy Bird was taken down, people wondered what could take its place. Some games, such as Smash Hit and Quiz Up, have made it up the charts, but now a new game has emerged: 2048. Released just last month, the game has climbed its way to…
LED stands for “light emitting diode” and it seems like they are taking the spotlight when it comes to energy efficient lighting. So why are they so beneficial? Let’s take a look at the three big advantages of LED lights: Energy efficient: Once you have an LED, they don’t cost as much to run. Being…
The last few weeks of April will have the skies treat us to a heavenly experience. Complete with a meteor shower and a lunar eclipse, make sure to gaze at the sky in the days to come. Total Lunar Eclipse: This rare lunar eclipse showcased a red-moon below Mars on the evening of April 14. It…
As a writer, I’m always reading articles on current events or simple opinion pieces such as the one being discussed today. More often than not, I come across pieces that I don’t entirely agree with. I build up all these arguments inside my head and get into a really heated debate with myself, then I…
In a recent French project, our class was encouraged to think about what the future would look like. We had to expand on all areas including, society, the environment, the establishments, the government and of course, ourselves. In this gallery of pictures, we will explore the future of urban environments, technology and aspects of society.…
For centuries, scientists have made many guesses as to why zebras have stripes. In Charles Darwin’s The Descent of Man, he concluded that zebras use their stripes to attract potential mating partners. On the other hand, Alfred Russel Wallace believed that the stripes of a zebra help them camouflage into the background in twilight. Some…