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Untangling Cosmic Strings

August 1, 2022July 31, 2022 Science Borealis Leave a comment Guest contributors, Physics and Astronomy

By Eloise Chakour, guest contributor Theoretical physics is often criticized for its lack of observable predictions. However, Canada is at […]

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Bubbles, S’mores and More! Summer Science Fun with SRC

August 10, 2022 Saskatchewan Research Council Environmental and Earth Sciences, General Science, Technology and Engineering

This summer you can have fun in the sun and learn a little about science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) at the same time. Here are some entertaining and easy science experiments for kids and adults alike to fill long, sunny days (and some indoor activities for the rainy ones).

International Cat Day 2022 Expert Panel

August 9, 2022August 9, 2022 Zazie Todd Biology and Life Sciences, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science

International Cat Care hosted an expert panel to answer your cat questions.Photo: Natalia Mikulich/ShutterstockBy Zazie Todd PhDThe 8th August is International Cat Day. The day is hosted by International Cat Care, an amazing charity who you should be following on social media if you care about owned or unowned cats.I was honoured to be part...

‘We Don’t Just Need Happy Stories’

August 9, 2022 Research2Reality Communication, Education and Outreach, General Science

Stories allow us to witness, experience and have conversations. How can they help reframe our discussions of illness and marginalized people? Get the full story ‘We Don’t Just Need Happy Stories’

Meet Our Experts: Rob Millar, Manager, SRC Geoanalytical Laboratories

August 9, 2022August 10, 2022 Saskatchewan Research Council Environmental and Earth Sciences, General Science, Technology and Engineering

Rob Millar’s nearly two-decades long career started at SRC Geoanalytical Laboratories in 2005 in sample preparation. He then moved into an analyst role and eventually became lab manager. Learn about Rob's career at SRC and how he and his team have helped develop solutions to meet the evolving needs of industry.

Alberta Palaeontology, a Summary

August 8, 2022 Nicholas Carter Biology and Life Sciences, Communication, Education and Outreach, Environmental and Earth Sciences, Environmental and Earth Sciences

Alberta, more than any other part of Canada, is renowned for its dinosaur fossil record. In fact, it's one of the top places in the world to find dinosaur bones, a fact that too often escapes many citizens of the province who take it for granted.When it comes to the science of vertebrate palaeontology in...

A Look Underwater That Changed Everything

August 5, 2022 Research2Reality Communication, Education and Outreach, General Science

Aquatic mammals (such as whales) descended from land creatures that headed back into the sea. How did evolution allow such a transition? Get the full story A Look Underwater That Changed Everything

Karen Autio: I Can, Too! – Book Highlights Adaptive Inventions That Allow Inclusion

August 5, 2022 L. E. Carmichael Biology and Life Sciences, Communication, Education and Outreach, General Science

Welcome to Cantastic Authorpalooza, featuring posts by and about great Canadian children’s book creators! Today’s guest: Karen Autio. Take it away, Karen! My daughter opened my eyes and heart to the world of disabilities. Annaliis was born with spina bifida and used a wheelchair from preschool onward. It was a great joy to see kids...

It’s tough to be tiny—or is it??

August 5, 2022August 9, 2022 Sci/Why Communication, Education and Outreach, General Science

by Kim Woolcock Growing up, I was always the shortest person in my class. I was guaranteed to lose games of Keep Away. I could never reach the top shelf. And the basketball hoop seemed to be infinitely farther away from me than from other kids (OK, maybe there were other factors in my lack...

A day in the life of a field biologist

August 4, 2022 Nature Conservancy of Canada staff Biology and Life Sciences, Environmental and Earth Sciences

Learn about the exciting research being undertaken through the Weston Family Conservation Science Fellowship Program at the Nature Conservancy of Canada.

Research answers questions about infusion pumps’ effect on red blood cells

August 3, 2022 Jenny Ryan Biology and Life Sciences, General Science, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science

Research answers questions about infusion pumps’ effect on red blood cells Transfusion Blood Thursday, August 04, 2022 Abby Wolfe A study involving Canadian Blood Services researchers Narges Hadjesfandiari, research associate, and Dana Devine, chief scientist, located at the Centre for Blood Research in Vancouver, is helping to answer questions about the effect of infusion pumps...

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Bubbles, S’mores and More! Summer Science Fun with SRC

International Cat Day 2022 Expert Panel

‘We Don’t Just Need Happy Stories’

Meet Our Experts: Rob Millar, Manager, SRC Geoanalytical Laboratories

Alberta Palaeontology, a Summary

A Look Underwater That Changed Everything

Karen Autio: I Can, Too! – Book Highlights Adaptive Inventions That Allow Inclusion

It’s tough to be tiny—or is it??

A day in the life of a field biologist

Research answers questions about infusion pumps’ effect on red blood cells

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