Sara Maltempi, Grade 12 Genetic engineering is a term that sounds alarming to many, as using technology to manipulate an organism’s genetic material is a concept that brings the warnings of various science fiction works to mind. However, genetic engineering is not all about creating monsters and giving humans more desirable traits. It is used today for benefits such as reducing the need for pesticides, … Continue reading Ethical Concerns of Genetic Engineering

Daanish Bassi, Grade 11 In the scientific community, millions of academic papers are published each year detailing the research completed by the vast number of scientists all over the globe. As this tremendous amount of research grows even further, it must be objective and free of bias to ensure that it is trustworthy and accurate (1). Realistically, however, the true essence of objective research may … Continue reading Bias and Objectivity: Unraveling the Collision of Two Opposing Forces in Science

Jessica Curran, Grade 12 Technology is finding its way into every corner of our lives including the industrial production process. This use of technology has been able to increase manufacturing efficiency by relying on machinery that can work 24/7 with little error [1]. This way, significantly more goods can be produced, but this comes at the cost of producing significantly more industrial waste. Industrial waste … Continue reading Industrial Waste: Environmental Considerations