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How to Beat a Fruit Fly Infestation

19 Sep 2025

As I type this, I occasionally have to pause and swat away tiny annoying flying bugs that seem drawn specifically to my face. In light of my plight, lets look at some fruit fly science ...

Lithium For Alzheimers Disease?

3 Sep 2025

Mention lithium and you likely conjure up an image of lithium batteries or a medication to treat bipolar disease. But researchers are now looking at another aspect of lithium. The possibility that...

Mosquito Patches: The Itch They Cant Scratch

22 Aug 2025

While camping this weekend, I got to mind a very cute 7-month-old baby. She was super social, giggly and sporting a patch that inspired this article. As she laid her head on my shoulder, I noticed...

Einsteins Brain

21 Aug 2025

Vladimir Lenin lies in a mausoleum in Red Square in Moscow in a preserved state. But he has no brain. Thats because the Soviet government had it removed after he died in 1924. They wanted to have...

The Invisible Houseguest: Should You Worry About Radon in Your Home?

15 Aug 2025

There may be an uninvited guest in your home. It doesnt eat your snacks, hog the remote, or leave the toilet seat upbut it might be slowly increasing your risk of lung cancer. Meet radon: a...

When Tea Changes Hues Out of the Blue

8 Aug 2025

This article was first published inThe Montreal Gazette....

Say Cheese!

23 Jul 2025

It was the 1960s and cheese producers were cheesed off. People were just not eating enough veal. Slaughterhouses were running short of calf stomachs and the cheese industry was feeling the pinch....

Next Time it Rains, You May Want to Pack More Than Just Your Umbrella

18 Jul 2025

Have you ever felt sluggish or achy on a rainy day? Youre not alone. While you could see a rainy day as an excuse to cozy up with freshly brewed tea and a movie, your rain-induced back pain may be...

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