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‘The Force’ from Star Wars: Neuralink's Brain Chip Implant
In January, Arizona resident Noland Arbaugh became the first human to receive Neuralink’s brain-computer interface implant.
Brain Surgery: a Promising Treatment for Drug Addiction
With multiple successful clinical trials, a promising new treatment for substance use disorder takes the form of two thin wires inserted into two different parts of the brain that administer electrical stimulation deep inside.
Study Shows Eating Pasta Increases Happiness
A study conducted by the Behavior and Brain Lab at the Free University of Languages and Communication IULM in Milan, Italy, has found that eating pasta makes people happier. This study measured the physical and neurological changes of 40 participants aged 25 to 55 while eating pasta.
World's First Malaria Vaccine
The first ever World Health Organization (WHO) approved malaria vaccine is the RTS,S/AS01 vaccine — commercially as Mosquirix. It was officially launched in Cameroon on Jan. 22, after successful drug trials were held in Ghana, Kenya and Malawi from 2019 to 2021.
OP-ED | Birth Control in BC: What Now?
On Apr. 1, British Columbia became the first province to make prescription birth control free. This includes oral hormone pills, subdermal injections and implants, IUDs, and plan B. Not all forms of contraception are covered, such as vaginal rings and transdermal patches, but the province is looking to expand coverage in the future.
People Are Eating Up Lab-Grown Meats
After years of development, lab-grown meat could be seen on consumers’ plates in the near future. It appears healthier and more environmentally-friendly than traditional meat, and the rise of many new startups has made it more affordable and accessible.
EXCLUSIVE: Although No Longer Required, Vancouver Secondary Students Will Be Wearing Masks After Spring Break
Interest in protecting others, especially at-risk contacts, was chief among students’ masking motivations. Many had a lot at stake with the spread of the virus, living or in frequent contact with immunocompromised individuals.
SATIRICAL REVIEW: Hamber’s Cafeteria Food: Underrated?
It is a common bias that cafeteria food is low-budget, unhealthy, and unappetizing. Although in some cases this may be true, it is certainly not always the case.
OPINION: Let’s Talk About Sex (Education)
Every student graduating from the public school system should have received a sexual education class at some point throughout their time in high school. While the education we receive regarding this subject is tolerable, it is in no way sufficient.
Ms. Mullen’s Journey to Bring Yoga to Hamber
When Ms. R. Mullen (Mathematics) first started working at Eric Hamber, she was adamant on teaching a yoga course at the school.
The Hidden Cost of the Pandemic: Youth Mental Health
From socializing to identity development, high school comes with many challenges. The onset of COVID-19 has only amplified mental health challenges in youth across British Columbia.