BY: ELIJAH BASSETT These past few years, it seems like conservative politicians, including Trump himself, have been weirdly fixated on trans people and public bathrooms. It may sound baffling – because it is – but there’s actually a method to…
Best road trip songs: 10 songs from American musicians
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP Whether you’re taking a dream road trip with your significant other, travelling the open roads with your best friends, or stuffing into the car for a family trip, there’s one thing you’ll need to join you on…
Study shows that camping can help you get a better sleep
BY BROOKLYN PINHEIRO In modern times so much can be artificial, from artificial intelligence to artificial lights. And unless the idea of robots is paralyzingly terrifying to you, only one of those things is keeping you up at night. Lack…
What is yoga and why do people do it?
BY: NADIA ZAIDI From acai berries to green juice, health fads are as transient as fashion on the runway. Yoga may be a bandwagon trend, but its wholesome benefits have emerged it as a lifestyle, not a momentary craze. In…
Cyborg cockroaches called biobots are the latest search and rescue technology
BY: DUSTIN BATTY Rescuing survivors from a collapsed structure is an extremely dangerous endeavour. Because of the uncertain stability of the disaster area, rescue efforts are risky for everyone involved. The rescuers are in danger of falling through an unstable…
Scientists create a supercapacitor from a living rose
BY: DUSTIN BATTY There has been a big push in recent years for the use of “green” energy, and this has manifested itself in the rapid development of solar and wind energy technology. The most recent addition to the green…
Road Trippers: How to live life on the road
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP Little Miss Sunshine is arguably one of the best road trip movies ever made. It’s funny, entertaining and relatable if you too have a crazy family. As much as you love watching the movie, I’m sure when…
Travelling with your partner will strengthen your love life
BY: ERICA SILVA Travelling as a couple is more than just taking some time off. You’re travelling as an intimate unit; maybe because you want to reignite that spark, or rebuild a broken relationship, or maybe you just want to…
Cute, short love story behind a small town’s claim to fame
BY BROOKLYN PINHEIRO If you find yourself cruising down the New Hampshire 103 you’re likely not headed to Newbury, though you will pass through it. As you drive by the couple thousands of people who live in this small town in…
Food forests are helping these Native American reservations eat healthier
BY: PHILIPPE DE JOCAS Centuries ago, Native American and First Nation tribes ranged far and wide across the continent, hunting animals such as bison, deer, buffalo, fish, and gathering crops like sweet potatoes and maize. But as Native American reservations…
Road trip planner: 10 things to think about before hitting the road
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP The key to a successful road trip, like any good trip, is the planning stage. A road trip can be relaxing, fun and overall an unforgettable experience. It’s probable that you will face a few problems along…
Hatha Yoga: What is it?
BY: NADIA ZAIDI Our mannerisms, which range from the way we sit, place our hands, or move, convey a great deal about us. These gesticulations are generally subconscious. But did you know that they might kindle deeper mental and physical…
Road trip quotes: 10 quotes that will make you hit the road
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP If you’ve been thinking about hitting the road lately, these road trip quotes will inspire you to go for it and travel. Although it is definitely fun to rent a car, pack supplies and plan your route, the…
Renewable energy systems are the future, despite Trump’s ideas on climate change
BY: DUSTIN BATTY Renewable energy systems and solar panel power will be the future of America. By now, most people have heard that American President Donald Trump has rejected the idea that human-induced climate change is a very real and…
Scientists are building a space elevator and it will revolutionize space construction
BY: PHILIPPE DE JOCAS December’s blockbuster Rogue One featured the construction of the infamous Death Star –the giant planet-killing superweapon the size of a small moon. Updated from its humble 1977 model, the looming skeletal superweapon made a fantastic set…
Tiny house rental startup Getaway receives $15 million in funding
BY: JESSICA BEUKER All photos from Getaway Most of us city-dwellers have, at on point or another, pondered the idea of going off-grid, escaping the daily grind and taking a break from the noise pollution that litters our lives each…
There’s now a patch that can stop peanut allergies
BY RHIANN MOORE If you’ve spent your life forced to envy the simplistic, yet delicious peanut butter and jelly sandwich, those days could soon be behind you. A treatment for the menacingly common peanut allergy is being proven to work by…
Mohammed Fayaz illustrates queer people of colour doing everyday things
BY: KRUPA JOSEPH Mohammed Fayaz, born and raised in Queens, NY, is an illustrator who goes by the pseudonym Mojuicy. The self-taught artist has been creating portraits since his childhood. He started out by drawing women– mostly, white women– and…
Treepedia maps urban canopies in 11 cities around the world
BY: PHILIPPE DE JOCAS It’s no secret these days that you can find a comprehensive resource for just about anything. Websites, especially the “wiki” models in the vein of Wikipedia, crowd source information collection and archival. Outside of the usual…
Tiny houses: Building on a budget
BY: JESSICA BEUKER One of the perks of tiny house living, besides lower carbon footprint and environmental impact, is lower cost. In 2016, the average housing cost in Canada was a whopping $481,000, and that doesn’t even take into account…