For some, seeing images of distant galaxies induces feelings of excitement and curiosity. For others, it sparks fear and a sense of insignificance. And who can blame them? It’s easy to feel small when living in a seemingly infinite universe. The James Webb Space Telescope On Feb. 14, at the[Read More…]
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How debiasing techniques could help combat discrimination
When making key decisions like who to hire for a job or who to trust in a crisis, we all like to imagine that we are rational actors, making reliable, objective decisions. However, we are known for being quite the opposite, and bias can creep into every aspect of our[Read More…]
Five must-see science events this semester
With the add-drop period coming to an end and several more cold months lying ahead, the winter semester at McGill seems as daunting as ever. Luckily, for those who take pleasure in learning new things, there is respite to be found on campus and throughout the city of Montreal. With[Read More…]
High and dry: How does drying affect weed quality?
While many students spend their day surrounded by cannabis, not all of them can claim that it’s “for research purposes.” For some bioengineering researchers, though, this is their reality. With cannabis slowly rising in popularity among Canadians, research in the field is more relevant than ever. In a recent publication[Read More…]
Neurodevelopment through an infant’s eyes
Before kids obtain the ability to smoothly track a moving object with their eyes, there is a brief period in infancy when this skill is out of reach. Visual tracking, a crucial milestone in our cognitive development, begins to develop about one month after birth. In a recent publication in[Read More…]
