Can We Stop Cancer Before It Starts?
The development of cancer involves subtle genetic changes. If researchers can spot them early enough, it could change everything. Get the full story Can We Stop Cancer Before It Starts?
General Science
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What our new book looks like: “Teaching and Mentoring Writers in the Sciences”
About a year ago, I posted some basic information about my new book, coauthored with the brilliant Bethann Garramon Merkle. It’s time for an update: as books grow up, they change and presumably improve. The book is now in production (with the University of Chicago Press, for release in Fall 2025). It has a new...
Why HIV is Running Out of Places to Hide
HIV can hide indefinitely within cellular reservoirs. But a "shock and kill" treatment strategy might deliver a knockout blow to this virus. Get the full story Why HIV is Running Out of Places to Hide
You can check out anytime you like…but you can never leave
Over the next few weeks, Science Borealis is excited to feature a series of stories developed for a story-telling event held at the joint conference of the Society of Canadian Ornithologists, Association of Field Ornithology, and Wilson Ornithological Society in July 2024. These stories were prepared with the help of Borealis Blog editors and polished for oral presentation by...
Science Writer
Sci/Why science blog is proud to announce that one of our own, science writer Joan Marie Galat, has been given an award for her writing by the Edmonton Arts Council! She wrote about this award on Facebook:As a writer, I spend many hours alone to create works that I hope will resonate with others. I’ve...
Jean Mills: The “Before” that Sparked After the Wallpaper Music
Welcome to Cantastic Authorpalooza, featuring posts by and about great Canadian children’s book creators! Today’s guest: Jean Mills. Take it away, Jean! Like most authors, I use the world around me – especially my own world of experience – to create stories for young readers. So it’s not hard to identify the spark that ignited...
Voila, Une Façon de Protéger Votre Cerveau
Were you able to read that headline? If so, your brain might be better equipped to handle neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. Get the full story Voila, Une Façon de Protéger Votre Cerveau
3 choses à savoir sur les bois de cerf, ce qu’il ne faut pas jeter dans les toilettes et la pluie d’électrons
Pour l'édition de décembre, découvrez ce que les bois peuvent nous apprendre sur les rennes du Père Noël, ce que vous ne devriez pas jeter dans vos toilettes, et comment la foudre sur Terre peut provoquer une pluie d'électrons dans l'espace.
3 things you should know about antlers, what you should be flushing down the toilet, and electron rain
For the December edition, explore what antlers can tell us about Santa's reindeer, what you shouldn't be flushing down your toilets this holiday season, and how lightning on earth can cause electron rain in space.
The Ultimate Gift Guide for Dino-Loving Adults
By Lindsay Kastroll, Master’s student in Biological Sciences, University of Alberta Ideas for holidays, birthdays, and just-because kinds of days. Let’s face it: with kid-focused products saturating the dinosaur market, it’s difficult to shop for adults without defaulting to the same movie franchise merchandise every year. With gift-giving season in full swing, you may be...
