The term ‘Bitcoin’ first appeared in 2009 when Satoshi Nakamoto—a potential pseudonym of either a single person or group—invented the world’s first decentralized digital currency. This 21st century currency employs a third-party, intermediate, cryptography system resulting in a more secure and confidential medium of exchange. No governmental monetary authority controls[Read More…]
Science & Technology
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Eat this: McGill’s 18th edition of Soup and Science
Soup and Science entered its eighth year at McGill this past week. A twice-a-year event that spans one week at the beginning of both the Fall and Winter semesters, Soup and Science brings lecturers from several departments together to present their research to students over lunch. Not many universities are[Read More…]
McGill University researcher chosen for prestigious grant
Canada has one of the highest rates of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in the world.
iPhone 6: Apple’s latest gadget
Another year, another iPhone—or two.
Breaking the ice on ALS
When internet trends hit, it doesn’t take long until everyone and their grandmothers are taking part.
C. Elegans worms its way into our hearts
Professor Richard Roy, best known for teaching the second half of the morning section of BIOL 200, administers some of the most challenging exams at McGill.
Ebola strikes back
As far as infectious diseases go, Ebola is the new kid on the block. It was first identified in 1976, when two simultaneous outbreaks occurred in Western Africa along the Ebola River; 454 deaths occured that year.
A student’s guide to tackling Quebec’s cellphone plans
It can be tough to choose a smartphone plan when offered multiple options—particularly for those unfamiliar with the primary carriers of the province or country. Presented here are Bell, Fido, Koodo, and Telus—four of Quebec’s major phone companies—in a comparison of cellphone plans. The features shown in the infographic have been[Read More…]
Montreal calls for regulation of e-cigarettes
As a cultural hub, Montreal is always quick to adopt the newest trends. It comes as no surprise, then, that when the coolest thing since smoking became ‘smoking,’ Montrealers began using e-cigarettes.
A student’s guide to maximizing productivity
With summer winding down, laptop screens across campus are featuring less Netflix and more myMcGill—an unfortunate situation if there ever was one. However, numerous online programs have emerged over the years to improve productivity. Listed below are a couple free computer programs that help maximize workflow on your laptop.
