2019 Blogs

“Most of us know that driving comes with many risks and that driving can be dangerous. However, thankfully, there are many things we can do to make driving a safer experience for us and for the others on the road…”

May 15, 2019

“Despite our best efforts to remain clean, bacteria are present everywhere we go – our homes, public transit, and even on every surface of our bodies. In fact, studies have demonstrated that 99% of the genes in our body actually come from various species of bacteria that reside on our skin and within our digestive tract…”

September 18, 2019

“Dr. Matheson also introduced the topic of this year’s challenge, which is to develop a framework for designing a plan for the Ottawa inner city area to create the environment and social conditions that allow anyone, including marginalized or vulnerable populations, to be able to effectively care for and derive the health benefits of companion pets….”

October 9, 2019

“A growing body of research has converged on oxytocin (a hormone known for its role in stress reduction, bonding, and many other social behaviours) as a possible major biological player in our interactions with animals…”

October 16, 2019

“Students are notorious for proclaiming their exhaustion, their desire for sleep, and their inability to withstand an entire lecture without dozing off. It appears that a student’s view on the required amount of sleep they need to function reflects their belief that it simply is not, and never will be, enough….”

December 1, 2019