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Having chosen Wall-E for my applied plant ecology film festival, I also found a variety of other films which covered the idea of climate change and loss of biodiversity in a unique way. The Lorax, a 2012 film created by Universal Studios follows the story of Ted who lives in a world with no natureContinue reading “The Lorax”

Alice Pegler was born in Keiskammahoek, a rural town in South Africa in 1861. As she grew up to attend the Dominican Convent, she became interested in pursuing teaching and went on to train to be an educator. However, after suffering many health problems related to her eyesight, she chose to leave behind teaching andContinue reading “Meet Alice Pegler”

Which mask is the most effective against COVID 19? N95 Cloth masks Blue disposables Masks with Exhalation valves What aspect of the viral molecule do COVID vaccines target? Cell membrane Immune cells Spike protein  Red blood cells An effective had sanitizer being used to kill COVID and germs should be at least ____ alcohol.  30%Continue reading “How Well Do YOU know COVID 19?”

Through the various courses I have taken, I have learned the variety and importance of peer-reviewed articles, all of which contribute greatly to fields of research. Peer-reviewed publications are specifically given the title and credibility of being ‘peer-reviewed’ when they have been through rigorous processing of analysis and editing by other experts with equal knowledgeContinue reading “Peer-Reviewed Articles (Primary, Secondary & Tertiary)”

By: Manmeet Makkar A bit of an odd thing to write my first blog post about BUT today let me cover a bit about the unusual Lactarius indigo, also known as blue milkcap mushrooms. Being an unusual shade of bright blue, researchers have been actively studying its role in the ecosystem. Research has found themContinue reading “A More Eco-Friendly Source of Protein”