By Nargiz Akhmetova Since 6000 BC, barter has been the oldest method of a market functioning. Back then, the exchange system was absolutely plain. As time progressed, many negative and positive factors changed the market drastically. Today, foreign exchange (forex), a global marketplace that determines the exchange rate for currencies around the world, made a...

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By Kisothan Suthakaran In 2016, astronomers discovered an Earth-like planet orbiting Proxima Centauri, our nearest-known star, situated such that its temperature allows liquid water to possibly exist on its surface. Our current knowledge about this exoplanet is however limited by the data provided by telescopes and spectrographs. The only effective way of gaining more insights...

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By Angela Zhu     Hello everyone! I hope you all have had a great summer break so far. In this article, I will be sharing my summer experience at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. Canadian and American universities usually offer summer programs that enrich students’ life experiences by encouraging them to take college-level...

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By Vincent Jia   Source   Top Gun, released in 1986, was mind-blowing for the public, inspiring multiple generations of naval aviators and fighter pilots. Thirty-six years later, its sequel Top Gun: Maverick, featuring fifty-nine-year-old Tom Cruise, is considered even more epic! Its realistic aerobatics in the air and twisting plot attract both old and...

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By Sophia Eiley     Imagine it is a bright, sunny summer’s day. Before you venture outside, you remember that you haven’t put on any sunscreen. But you don’t give it any more thought than that, as, after all, you just want to get going.    So was it a mistake? Well, yes – long...

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By Freeha Anjum   Despite our many advancements in medicine, the topic of mortality still remains. Death is something many people fear, yet nobody can avoid. Luckily for us, though, the likelihood of death at a young age, and the number of ways you can die in the comfort of your own home, is drastically...

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By Sophia Eiley     Introduction   Biodiesel is a renewable and biodegradable fuel source derived from organic matter. In this article, we are going to explore the possibility of using spent coffee ground biodiesel instead of a canola oil blend. As well, we will discuss how spent coffee ground biodiesel can be produced in...

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By Rosemary Gong Image Source: https://nymag.com   Where did we come from? Why are we here? Are we alone?   These questions remain perhaps some of the biggest unsolved mysteries of all time, and we, as innately curious beings, have long strived to answer them. Our efforts to do so lie in a branch of...

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By Angela Zhu   Summer is finally here! Many students would love to make good use of this great time: learning something new, practicing certain skills, and making new friends. Another excellent way to achieve your summer goals is to participate in summer camps!   There are countless summer camps available to students with an...

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By Madeline Miller One of the most expanding career fields is STEM. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. From advances in the medical sciences, to building the first aircraft, STEM fields have shaped our society as we know it today. For this reason, it is crucial to learn more about these career fields! ...

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