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Biology Chemistry

Auto-brewery syndrome

Many of us have woken up drunk as least once in their lives. You leap nimbly from your bed, blissfully unaware of the chemical mallet poised above your woozy brain. “Wow, I actually feel pretty good right now!” you say, unaware that you are drunk. For many, this utterance is the beginning of the end. […]

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Biology

3 Fascinating Species Invading Vancouver This Summer

British Columbia’s coast is a complex, lush mosaic. A constant sluice of rain saturates the dark earth, coaxing plant life into the warm salty air. Vancouver in particular has ecosystems unlike any on the planet. Our city is enclosed by enchanting rain forests, boggy sumps, and verdant riverbanks, while urban green spaces brim with chlorophyllic potential. Plants both native […]