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Biology Chemistry

Why You Shouldn’t Stare Directly at The Sun

Hot spring sunlight is beginning to appear in Vancouver. As the Earth spins 15 degrees per hour into early April, panels of fierce daylight are beginning to strafe across buildings and intersections, illuminating odd angles and skewing city lines. Increasingly, our inlets and mountaintops are awash in hot sun. Like many Vancouverites at this time […]

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Biology

The Beautiful Cervix Project

[NSFW if your boss is a snoot] In the spirit of my last post about how estrogen imbues women with a higher tolerance to pain, I am endeavouring to bring you, my faithful feminist followers, a special gal-centric #Humpday post. I wanted to write a tongue-in-cheek #Humpday post with a video of what sex looks […]

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Biology

How Does Skin Heal?

Vancouverites engage in a lot of dangerous activities. People are always skiing and hiking and and paddleboarding and slacklining and doubles-kayaking to and fro. Our active lifestyle means that along with tiny dogs and multi-prefix coffee drinks, slings and crutches are common accessories for many West Coasters. Though the science of healing has always fascinated me, […]

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Biology Chemistry

The Chilliwack Measles Outbreak

You likely received 2 immunizations for measles as a child; if you’re unsure, just check with your doctor. The vaccine is free and often carried at pharmacies. You don’t have anything to worry about.   The measles outbreak in B.C.’s lower mainland is both fascinating and chilling. Personally, I am in utter disbelief- I remember […]