UVic’s very own Satellite Design Club has big science in store April 1, 2018April 2, 2018 Angel Manguerra Next satellite project launches with equipment for dark energy research Not many students know that UVic has its own Satellite Design Club that builds satellites with important scientific payloads for launch. Forty-five...
What happened with net neutrality? January 23, 2018 Angel Manguerra Untangling the mess that is the net neutrality fight A vote by the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Dec. 14 resulted in certain people mourning the death of the internet...
5 exciting technologies from 2017 January 18, 2018January 17, 2018 Angel Manguerra It is difficult to narrow down the best technology releases in 2017 because of how much progress was made across many industries. However, here are five technologies that have the...
Intuition and inquiry: medicine for the masses April 8, 2014April 8, 2014 Emma Loy Popular opinion in our society is divided over the subject of healthcare. With the rise of “alternative” medicine, “conventional” or “Western” medicine is under scrutiny, and people are taking sides...
Hardware review: a full-service tablet April 3, 2014April 2, 2014 Alexander Burton-Vulovic My first tablet, the HP Touchsmart Tx2, was a laptop that happened to have a touchscreen, exemplifying the pre-iPad tablet. Weighing about five pounds, it had Windows, a 12-inch screen,...
Tax tips for students April 3, 2014April 2, 2014 David Sirtonski It’s that time of year, when we’re reminded there are some good things that go along with being a university student—likely a low-earning one, who may be living at home....
Waffles feed Superkids March 27, 2014March 27, 2014 Max D'Ambrosio On the evening of Sunday, Feb. 23, West Coast Waffles resounds with the clatter of plates, upbeat music, and children’s laughter. The atmosphere is energetic, hectic yet contented, and the...
Human organs from a printer March 27, 2014April 3, 2014 Chelsea Wilson Imagine you are suffering from liver disease, in desperate need of a transplant. Odds are you would be part of a long waiting list to receive a donated organ. What...
A calling for charity March 27, 2014March 26, 2014 Adam Hayman If you are interested in helping out Africa Calling or starting a similar project, check out their website at africacalling.ca. “It’s just the most amazing experience ever.” – Kevin Davis Kevin Davis...
The Digital Frontier, Part III: Fighting crime on the darknet March 21, 2014March 26, 2014 Alexander Burton-Vulovic The internet poses one of the foremost challenges for today’s law enforcement. From material published on servers halfway across the world and out of reach, to the formidable security and...
