Everyday Science
Everyday Science articles explain the science behind natural phenomena, giving us an appreciation of all the beauty on this pale blue dot that we call home.
Can Dogs Really Play Poker? Science Answers
Dogs Playing Poker is a series of famous oil paintings depicting anthropomorphic dogs seated around a table playing poker. While nobody really expects their dog to have its canine buddies over for a card game, [...]
Types of Cognitive Biases in Decision Making
What goes into making a decision? Whether it’s a trivial one like choosing where to eat, or a life-altering one like a career change or migration, you can be sure that cognitive bias plays a [...]
Common Face Mask Myths and Misconceptions
Recent studies have shown that face masks help slow the spread of diseases within communities, even when worn by healthy individuals. This health tip is especially applicable in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, where [...]
The Cooking Ape Hypothesis: How Humans Became Intelligent
Chimpanzees are our closest cousins, yet we differ from them in many aspects—the most telling being our brain capacities. Have you ever wondered how humans diverged from apes and how we attained our (allegedly) superior [...]
Poor Sanitation in Developing Countries—The Squalid Truth
As a civilization that takes pride in our technological advancements, it is a damning statistic that 2.3 billion people worldwide don’t have a proper toilet at home. It is something many of us take for [...]
Microplastics in Water are Not a Serious Health Risk
Trillions of pieces of plastic enter our oceans each year, polluting the surface waters and disrupting marine life. A recent concern arising from this is the prevalence of microplastics, small plastic particles thought to cause [...]
