Orders of Magnitude Blog
Harvesting the Sun and Soil: Unleashing the Synergy between Pasture Fields and Solar Panels
Clean Energy and Sustainable Farming Have you ever wondered how we can simultaneously produce clean energy and promote sustainable farming practices? Well, unless you’re an environmental scientist or work in agriculture your answer might be a “no” – right? And that would be normal. Yet, in a world with a growing need for clean energy […]
Why Are Humans Made of So Many Atoms?
If someone asked me why humans are made of so many atoms, I’d usually answer that it is “because you just need that many atoms to reach the level of complexity that a human body has.” However, that answer barely rephrases the initial question. If someone asked you, “Why do monkeys like bananas,” they would be pretty disappointed if you said that it is because they think bananas taste good. Schrödinger, of course, did a way better job answering the question.
Flying like a bird… might be harder than you think
Aves – Birds Chip. Chip. Chip. Spring has come and the birds are singing! Every year, the sound of birds brings joy to people across the globe, a signal of the long-awaited change of seasons. For many, the return of birds is a cause for celebration – summer is almost here. But hold on. Where […]
Why scientists should share their work on social media.
Both scientists and the general public can benefit from an increased presence of scientists on social media. Here we briefly discuss some of these benefits.
The Architect, the Builder, the Engineer, and the North American Beaver.
What if I told you that in the middle of the forest, in the deepest quarters of the woods, exists one of the greatest architects, builders, and construction workers of all time. Would you believe me? No, no, I am not talking about Antoni Gaudí. I am talking about the Canadian Icon – the one and only – the North American Beaver, the most influential rodent of our times.
My Personal Story with Alzheimer’s Disease.
As the first part of this short series on Alzheimer’s, I share with you my personal story with Alzheimer’s disease and my unlikely path to becoming an Alzheimer’s researcher.