Science, Bitches! | Issue 26

Posted 4:26pm Sunday 6th October 2013

Ever wished you could just implant memories into your head? You could chuck in a memory of having read your entire textbook for class without actually doing the reading. Well, guess what: scientists have managed to put false memories into a mouse’s brain! The breakthrough was made possible by Read more...

Science, Bitches! | Issue 21

Posted 3:48pm Sunday 1st September 2013

Chocolate: everybody loves it. And good news! Unlike the pseudoscience we discussed last time, there are actual (peer-reviewed) studies that show that some compounds in chocolate are good for you! Caffeine has been shown time and time again to have benefits for your health. Regular caffeine Read more...

Science, Bitches! | Issue 18

Posted 3:50pm Sunday 4th August 2013

We all know that the living standards in the ghetto of North Dunedin can be pretty bad. Images of mouldy rooms, condensation on the windows every morning and milk being left on the bench (since it’s colder in the flat than in the fridge) spring to mind. Staying not only warm, but also healthy, is Read more...

Science, Bitches! | Issue 15

Posted 8:23pm Sunday 14th July 2013

I know more than a few students who keep up to date with the newest technology, be it the Samsung Galaxy S4 or the iPhone 5. These phones, while larger than the crappy Nokia you had before you switched, keep getting smaller and thinner each time (with a few notable exceptions – I’m looking at you, Read more...

Science, Bitches! | Issue 13

Posted 3:03pm Sunday 26th May 2013

This week, I’m going to teach you how to DO science, bitches. This is something you can do in your own kitchen, not something you have to take an RV into the desert for. This one is super easy, and you should have everything you need already (unless you’re so Scarfie that you don’t even have dish Read more...

Science, Bitches! | Issue 09

Posted 3:14pm Sunday 28th April 2013

So, what comes to mind when you first think of genetic engineering? Crazy mutant fish with three eyes and wings? Mutated food that will turn you into half a plant when you eat it? Or maybe you think of evil businesses that rip off other farmers. Well, let’s clarify a few things. I wish I could tell Read more...

Science, Bitches! | Issue 06

Posted 4:40pm Sunday 7th April 2013

By now, many of you have probably fallen victim to the infamous Fresher Flu. With winter soon approaching, the last thing anyone wants to deal with is the (real) flu as well as the cold. The best thing you can do to help get you through, flu-free, is to grab yourself a flu shot. And before you stop Read more...

Science, Bitches! | Issue 04

Posted 5:43pm Sunday 17th March 2013

So, we’re a few weeks into the year now, and all of a sudden reality is knocking at the door. How about those assignments? Don’t tell me lies, I know you’ve left it to the last minute to prepare that presentation, and you’ve been up until 3am finishing that essay. So when the going gets tough, what Read more...