The U of O Rocketry Team has been preparing their hybrid rocket, Gee Force One, for an upcoming LaunchCanada competition at the end of August. But this is just the beginning of their ambitions for the academic year.
Science & Tech
When touring artists do come to Canada, it feels like a the-stars-are-aligning, once-in-a-lifetime event. In some ways, it is…but why?
After the screening, Cho continued the conversation on Chinatown off-screen by bringing together local artists and folks with close ties to Ottawa’s Chinatown to the front of the room for a panel discussion.
Ottawa-Vanier MP Mona Fortier announced the awarding of a $109 million grant for the University of Ottawa’s new Brain-Heart Interconnectome research project, one of the largest awarded grants in the University’s history.
No, it’s not Ryan Reynolds. Or Snoop Dogg. Or The Weeknd. The Ottawa Senators sale was a long, drawn-out, public process that enticed many celebrities to tack their names onto bids – but the Sens finally have a new owner.
The announcement came at a time when Netflix was already losing subscribers. Only time will tell if the move will benefit Netflix or leave it worse-off than before.
As the physical mediums in which contemporary artists operate are turning digital, so is the art market.
Truthfully, who doesn’t love video games?
Gen Z and millennials are putting their social and political values first when choosing where to work
With the University of Ottawa returning in person, Hack the Hill event coordinators saw an opportunity to revive a fun event.
“No phrase, no matter how convenient, should be allowed to distract us from the complexity of the behaviour that it denotes,” says Author Mark Blumberg
What is a robot, really? No, seriously. I asked google this morning and I got mixed results.
Let’s get this out of the way quickly – it’s likely you’re not studying as effectively as you could be according to science
Dr. Clifford Cassidy a professor in the faculty of medicine at the University of Ottawa in addition to being a member at the Royal’s Institute of Mental Health Research. He’s interested in neuroimaging methods to understand brain mechanisms of psychopathology, which broadly refers to the study of mental disorders.
The Fulcrum sat down with Dr. Cassidy to discuss his 2022 study recently published in neuropharmacology in more detail.
The industry is looking to expand whale detection capability outwards, Hodul is in the process of developing the system for detecting whales and then the policymakers are going to use the tool to be able to reroute ships and fishing gear.
To better understand the effects nanoplastics and other contaminants like flame retardants may exhibit on either the environment or the living organisms that inhabit it, the fulcrum spoke with U of O professor Jan Mennigen
They’re invisible to our naked eyes and are birthed in the bellies of demons (humans, cows and pigs mainly) and require hellish conditions to thrive (environments free of oxygen). What could they be? Methanogens of course!
With midterms rapidly approaching, it’s not too late for you to reach out for some additional academic help.
“The mission of soapbox is twofold. It’s to promote the work that they’re doing, but to also let folks know, young and old that they can get into STEM – it’s not specific to a gender and really everybody can love and do wonderful science.”
How are amphibious centipedes able to walk and swim? How are they able to coordinate their bodies as they transition from land to water or vice-versa?
With the help from Katy Milkman’s book, the Fulcrum has summarised some of the key points on how effective science-based strategies help us make lasting changes in our lives.
Are you troubled by strange noises in the middle of the night? Do you experience feelings of dread before or during your studies? Have you or any of your family ever seen a math-anxious student? If you’ve answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, don’t wait another minute: pick up the phone and call the professionals.
Consider the opinions of three different computer science students at varying stages in their degree.
If you’ve noticed a charge from either the student science association (SSA) or the engineering students society (ESS) appear on your statement of account, consider it the mark of any STEM student here at uOttawa. If you’re like me, and are wondering who, what, where and why – look no further.
It’s that special time of year where we convince ourselves that we’ll hit every single deadline, stay on top of our schedules, and ace all ours midterms/exams.
