/oss/taxonomy/term/780/all en /oss/article/technology/flying-film <p>Film photography has risen in popularity in recent years due to its authenticity and unique aesthetic. Whether it’s the thrill of waiting for your film to be developed, or the nostalgic vibe these photos provide, many people these days are discovering (or rediscovering) the beauty of analog photography. In fact, film sales doubled between 2009 and 2019, after reaching an all-time low.</p> Fri, 25 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000 Cat Wang, B.Sc. 9307 at /oss /oss/article/covid-19-health-and-nutrition/masked-kids-are-alright <p>It is easy to raise the spectre of science to scare people. Talk about a new vaccine technology messing with your DNA and you’ve conjured up instant anxiety. It is an especially potent technique when the target of the sciency boogeyman is a child. Children are frequently at the center of moral panics, from video games to heavy metal music, from alleged Satanic ritual abuse to reactionary views on gender expression.</p> Fri, 25 Feb 2022 18:56:31 +0000 Jonathan Jarry M.Sc. 9039 at /oss /oss/article/technology-you-asked/how-do-anti-fog-sprays-glasses-work <p>When water vapour from the air condenses on a cold glass surface, such as one's eye glasses, you'll end up with droplets of water. These droplets are commonly known as fog. And with fog, comes distorted vision.</p> Wed, 25 Apr 2018 16:51:14 +0000 Joe Schwarcz PhD 7040 at /oss /oss/article/you-asked/how-do-anti-fog-sprays-glasses-work <p>The fog on glasses consists of small droplets of liquid water. This happens because water vapour from the air condenses on the cold glass surface. The droplets are thick enough to distort our vision. There are two ways the problem can be approached. Heat up the surface, as is done with bathroom mirrors in some expensive hotels, or prevent the condensed water from forming droplets. This can be achieved by lowering the water's surface tension; the force with which water molecules are attracted to each other.</p> Mon, 19 Nov 2012 01:35:01 +0000 Joe Schwarcz PhD 1820 at /oss