/oss/taxonomy/term/419/all en /oss/article/health-and-nutrition-you-asked/how-many-yerbas-does-it-take-overdose-caffeine <p>For many students, picking up a coffee from the dining hall before pulling a late nighter at the library is all too familiar. I will admit, I’m an energy drink fiend. My friends have commented on the frequency and quantity of caffeine that I consume during the academic year. “How are you still alive?” is a question I have been asked many times, so I decided to take a look at the science. Which being still alive, I am able to do.</p> Fri, 26 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000 Cat Wang 9205 at /oss /oss/article/news/cheating-national <p><a href="http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/cheating-students-punished-by-the-1000s-but-many-more-go-undetected-1.2549621">On The National, Peter Mansbridge reported the results of a survey on cheating in Canadian universities.</a>  Reference was made to data gathered from over 40 universities about the number of students found guilty of cheating.  The main point made was that universities are not doing enough to curb the “rampant” cheating that is taking place.  The evidence for this level of cheating came from other surveys that ask students if they have ever cheated.  The percentages</p> Thu, 27 Feb 2014 01:20:03 +0000 David Harpp PhD 2104 at /oss /oss/article/science-science-everywhere/our-future-physicians-choosing-brightest-and-best-candidates <p>They’re bright. They’re multi-talented. They’re imaginative. They’re passionate and compassionate. Who are they? American Idol contestants? No. These impressive young men and women are şÚÁϲ»´ňěČ Medical School applicants, some destined to become our future doctors! And when I pile on the praise, I know of what I speak. I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing many of them.</p> Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:14:42 +0000 Joe Schwarcz 1618 at /oss