By Mary Anne Schoenhardt, Science in Society editor What comes to mind when you think of the term Anthropocene? A […]
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Dressing the Part
The last two days we’ve been living in a cacophony of shingle scraping, nail guns firing, and a dropped skylight (whoops) as we’re getting a new roof put on. The noise isn’t exactly the best for contemplative writing. But I’ll do my best, as I have an interesting idea to share here. I’ve heard people...
The Data Is In: Supervised Consumption Sites Are Helping
As the opioid crisis continues claiming lives, a two-year study in Toronto suggests these sites can be effective in lowering overdose fatalities. Get the full story The Data Is In: Supervised Consumption Sites Are Helping
Saskatchewan Success Story: SRC helps the Accelerated Site Closure Program Achieve Award-Winning Results
During a time when a global pandemic brought industries across the world to a standstill, shuttering businesses and stymying job growth, the Government of Saskatchewan initiated a program to help get people back to work.
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We’ve Waited Too Long for Healthcare Solutions
The overcrowded emergency rooms are just the tip of the iceberg in our strained healthcare system. So how do we solve the growing problem? Get the full story We’ve Waited Too Long for Healthcare Solutions
Whether or not your Introduction should include your main result is “the most controversial issue in science”!
OK, it isn’t really, but I enjoyed seeing Dynamic Ecology say so. A couple of weeks ago I argued here that it’s effective, and thus desirable, to end the Introduction of a scientific paper with a brief statement of your main result. But I also admitted that this isn’t universally held opinion; in fact, I’ve...
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Gardening: Small choices make a big difference
You can make a difference in your own backyard by selecting native plant species and supporting native pollinators.