Putting the “Science” in “Science Fiction” — Bug Zappers

 Whether it is the Tyranids of Warhammer 40,000 or the Arachnids that menace humanity in Starship Troopers, a large number of science fiction series place humanity at odds with an insectoid menace eager to feed on innocent humans. While space faring insect invaders are pure science fiction we do not

Over the Hedge: Community Gardens are Sprouting in Ottawa

 “The greatest fine art of the future will be the making of a comfortable living from a small piece of land.” -- Abraham Lincoln The sun is shining, the weather is sweet, and Julia Lipinska can’t wait to get her hands dirty. She is ready to dig, to weed and