“Gut Feeling”: Understanding the Gut–Brain Connection
By Abigail Shields, Year 12 I’m sure we’re all familiar with the physical sensations of stress that arise before an…
Tag: Biology
Sperm Whales: Engineers of the Deep Sea
By Abigail Shields, Year 12 The sperm whale (physeter macrocephalus) is one of the most fascinating creatures in the biological…
World Diabetes Day 2025: Why Should the Youth Pay Attention?
By Myungjong Kang, Year 12 On 14 November 2025, the world observed World Diabetes Day, and the theme this year,…
Short on Sleep but High on Stress? The Science of Student Exhaustion
By Wu Zhang, Year 12 No matter what grade you’re in or which school you attend, it’s a universal student…
How AI is Learning to See Through the Human Eye?
By Abigail Shields, Year 12 How is it that the totality of everything we see, hear, and feel is the…
Strength in Pink: The Evolving Landscape of Breast Cancer Research
By Marc Tamer, Year 12 In honour of Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2025. Classed as the most common cancer globally…
Stem Cells: What Are They and Should Scientists Keep Using Them?
By Maria Somova, Year 12, Stem Cells are the only type of cells that are able to self-renew, and recreate, or become…
Can Conflict Be Avoided? Exploring Human Nature Through History and Biology
By Emre Emirbayer (Y12) Throughout the course of civilization, war and conflict have been unavoidable features in the organization of…
The Brilliant Biology Behind Breadmaking
By Dariga Atayeva, Year 12 Have you ever wondered how bread is made? Where the smell comes from? And what…