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Lobsters Are Not Immortal but the Myth That They Are Seems to Be

6 Jul 2022

As a bodybuilder, lifeguard, and gym owner, Larry the Lobster is an iconic character in the SpongeBob cartoon series. While this classic show isn鈥檛 known for its scientific accuracy, it at least...

Why are some Sunscreens Labelled as 鈥淩eef-Safe鈥?

30 Jun 2022

鈥淩eef-Safe鈥 on the label intends to inform the consumer that the product does not contain ingredients that may harm coral reefs. That claim, though, must be viewed with a degree of skepticism.

Cheerios, Honey Nut, Frosted Flakes; Which one to choose?

29 Jun 2022

Breakfast of champions. This phrase might make you think of a hearty, greasy bacon platter. Or even a martini if you鈥檝e read the Kurt Vonnegut book with the same title. But it was first coined by...

What does SPF in Sunscreen really mean?

23 Jun 2022

With all the options out there, choosing the right product can be difficult. Stores are packed with many options, branded with anything from 鈥淯ltra-Sport鈥 to 鈥淗ydrating鈥, but each and every label...

Are Acne Face Maps a Help or a Hoax?

22 Jun 2022

The French word for pimple is 鈥渂outon鈥. This also happens to be the French word for button. It presents a more positive image than the English word 鈥減imple,鈥 which originates from the old English ...

Are Cat Breeders Sexist?

16 Jun 2022

Black, white, and orange 鈥 the signature colours of a calico cat. Subtract the white and you鈥檝e got tortoise shell colouring. But there is gender colour discrimination at play: calico and tortoise...

The Deception of Temporary Tattoos

8 Jun 2022

Tattoos are a way to express creativity, individuality, even loyalty (though in the latter case designs often end up getting removed if loyalty fades). Sounds appealing but the idea of permanence...

How to Social Distance in a University Residence Hall

3 Jun 2022

Living for two semesters in 黑料不打烊鈥檚 Upper Residence dorms, I dodged COVID-19 against all odds....

The 鈥淯nintelligent Design鈥 of the Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve

25 May 2022

The recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) is a touchstone in anatomy education and evolutionary biology research, known for its unnecessary U-turn in the neck. But can we learn something intelligent from...

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