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Einstein’s Brain

21 Aug 2025

Vladimir Lenin lies in a mausoleum in Red Square in Moscow in a preserved state. But he has no brain. That’s because the Soviet government had it removed after he died in 1924. They wanted to have...

The Invisible Houseguest: Should You Worry About Radon in Your Home?

15 Aug 2025

There may be an uninvited guest in your home. It doesn’t eat your snacks, hog the remote, or leave the toilet seat up—but it might be slowly increasing your risk of lung cancer. Meet radon: a...

When Tea Changes Hues Out of the Blue

8 Aug 2025

This article was first published in The Montreal Gazette....

Say Cheese!

23 Jul 2025

It was the 1960’s and cheese producers were cheesed off. People were just not eating enough veal. Slaughterhouses were running short of calf stomachs and the cheese industry was feeling the pinch....

Next Time it Rains, You May Want to Pack More Than Just Your Umbrella

18 Jul 2025

Have you ever felt sluggish or achy on a rainy day? You’re not alone. While you could see a rainy day as an excuse to cozy up with freshly brewed tea and a movie, your rain-induced back pain may be...

A Frankenstein Backgrounder

24 Jun 2025

Mention Frankenstein, and what springs to most people's minds is Boris Karloff’s portrayal of the “monster.†That's because they’ve skipped the book and seen the movie, which is a true Hollywood...

Recycling is Here to Stay: Unpacking Quebec’s Recycling Paradigm Shift

13 Jun 2025

When the clock struck midnight on January 1st, 2025, Quebec not only celebrated the beginning of a new year–– it welcomed a new, bold era of recycling. Quebec’s recycling system is now managed by...

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