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Why do colours make us feel?

Colour is everywhere. Aside from those who are legally blind or monochromatically colour blind, the overwhelming presence of colour may seem obvious. That is how light works after all. However, a lot of the colours we see in everyday life are not accidental – someone engineered them for a purpose. The bold, energetic colours of […]
Environment

Canada in Crisis

It’s common knowledge that the planet is currently undergoing serious climate change as a result of global warming. While many argue about the real impact of global warming, the recent heat dome in Canada has proven the severity of the issue. The heat dome which has formed over Canada has caused absolutely insane levels of […]
Environment

The Great Barrier Reef should be recognised as in the danger zone

The Great Barrier Reef is perhaps one of the most important ecosystems on the planet. While many people are aware of its great beauty, a lot of people are unaware of the potential danger this ecosystem is in. The decline in the Great Barrier Reef has gradually been building over the years. Between 1995 and […]
Environment

Ocean ablaze in gas leak disaster

A recent video of the ocean that began to circulate on social media prompted many Twitter users to liken what they were seeing to the film franchise Pacific Rim. The shocking scenes of the Gulf of Mexico ablaze felt far from being set in reality. Despite the appearance of the burning waters being comparable to […]
Environment

Are microplastics in fish harming us?

Oceanwide environmental damage is a major concern. As a result of the single-use plastics used during the Coronavirus pandemic, there has been an increased concern about microplastics in fish. Microplastics are extremely small pieces of plastic debris that are caused by the breakdown of larger plastics such as carrier bags in the ocean. They are also […]
Environment

Crisis for Sri Lanka as cargo ship is ablaze?

While often devastating to the marine environment, cargo ship disasters remain a common issue. The most recent of the disasters, which could yet cause significant harm to the ocean, is the X-Press Pearl off the coast of Sri Lanka. What happened? On the 20th May 2021, the Singaporean cargo ship set fire while on the […]