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Todd Rowley
Nov 184 min read
"I can't go outside! I'll catch a cold. I just showered, and my hair is wet!"
The idea that walking around with wet hair can lead to a cold is so ingrained in our culture that most of us...
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Todd Rowley
Oct 223 min read
The Fentanyl Crisis and Its Impact on Unborn and Newborn Babies
The fentanyl crisis has escalated into a significant public health issue in both Canada and the US, with devastating consequences for many.
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Todd Rowley
Oct 104 min read
The Snake and Staff: Unraveling the Medical Profession’s Ancient Symbol
Why would a profession centred on healing and care adopt a creature often associated with danger?
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Todd Rowley
Oct 84 min read
The Curious Case of Synesthesia: When Senses Collide
Synesthesia, derived from the Greek words "syn" (together) and "aisthesis" (perception), refers to a condition where one sense...
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Todd Rowley
Sep 173 min read
The Fibonacci Sequence: Beauty Hidden in Nature’s Patterns
The Fibonacci sequence — a simple, elegant pattern of numbers — reveals an underlying mathematical order within nature itself.
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Contributor
Sep 95 min read
From Fire Rainbows to Blood Falls: The Strangest Natural Phenomena on Earth
Earth is full of strange and unique phenomena that stretch the imagination. Let’s delve deeper into some of the world’s most curious natural
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Todd Rowley
Sep 44 min read
Blind as a Bat? Uncovering the Truth Behind This Common Myth
"As blind as a bat." We’ve all heard the phrase, but how true is it?
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Todd Rowley
Aug 266 min read
The Power of Music: How Your Playlist Shapes Your Mood
Have you ever noticed how a particular song can instantly lift your spirits, or how a melancholic tune can bring a tear to your eye?
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Todd Rowley
Aug 163 min read
Remember the Loch Ness Monster?: A Recent Sighting of Nessie
Canadian expats Parry Malm and Shannon Wiseman photographed a mysterious object in the water, sparking speculation that it could be the...
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Contributor
Aug 145 min read
Do Elephants Have Good Memories?
The saying "an elephant never forgets" suggests they have near-perfect recall. But is this saying backed by scientific evidence?
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Todd Rowley
Aug 132 min read
Do You Have the Memory of a Goldfish?
Goldfish might seem like simple little fish, but they’re actually much smarter than you might think!
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Contributor
Jul 254 min read
How Bees Communicate
How do bees communicate and what we can learn from them
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