2 things you should know about how grape diversity could help save winemaking in Canada and how conservators use an x-ray fluorescence spectrometer to uncover and analyze the materials in the collection’s artifacts

November 16, 2023 Ingenium (Canada's Museums of Science and Innovation) General Science

Meet Renée-Claude Goulet and Jacqueline Riddle. Renée-Claude is the Science Advisor at Ingenium’s Canada Agriculture and Food Museum, and Jacqueline is a Conservator at Ingenium. In November’s edition

#638 Do you feel love? What about ecstasy?

November 6, 2023 Rachelle Saunders General Science, Multimedia

If you're plugged in to science news (and you, our listeners, definitely are) then you know that psychedelics like ketamine and LSD are having a moment in therapy. But what about Ecstasy (MDMA)? What makes it different, and what could it do? This week we talk with Rachel Nuwer about her new book I Feel...

Getting back to blogging after a nearly two year hiatus

November 6, 2023 Dawn Bazely Biology and Life Sciences, Communication, Education and Outreach, General Science

The covid-19 pandemic has been tough on science communication and social media. X (formerly Twitter) is a toxic virtual space, and the algorithms of Instagram make it difficult to see the content that I want to see. As well, we are now getting slower, less hasty research about the long-term impact of the pandemic, including...

#637 A special announcement

November 5, 2023 Rachelle Saunders General Science, Multimedia

In the beginning, way, way back in 2008, this podcast was just a bunch of Canadians wanting to talk about science and skepticism. Nearly 15 years later, we've spread out all over the globe, spoken to famous writers and scientists the world over, and satisfied so many of our curiosities! We've talked about the things...

This is Why … Animal Magnetism is More Important than You Might Think!

November 5, 2023 jomeara Communication, Education and Outreach, General Science, Physics and Astronomy

Imagine if people had their own built-in compasses – this would be hugely helpful to us in navigating around in Earth’s magnetic field. Unfortunately, humans can’t innately sense Earth’s field, but a particular type of bacterium can and puts its internal compass to good use in orienting itself in its environment. This magneto-sensing trait is...

Cybersecurity within the Internet of Things Devices

October 30, 2023 STEM Fellowship General Science, Physics and Astronomy, Science in Society

By Akhil Shastry In today’s interconnected world, the Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionized the way we live and work. IoT devices have become an integral part of our daily lives, from smart thermostats and wearable fitness trackers to autonomous vehicles and industrial sensors. However, as our reliance on these devices grows, so do the...

Unlocking the Creative Mind: Art Therapy for Enhanced Cognition in Seniors

October 30, 2023 STEM Fellowship General Science, Physics and Astronomy, Science in Society

Unlocking the Creative Mind Art Therapy for Enhanced Cognition in Seniors By Surabhi and Sumedha Shastry, Rachel Ni, and Abigail Chao Pristine white canvases, dollops of paint composed of the primary colors, and chairs waiting to be occupied. The scene was set, and all that was left was for the seniors to enter the room....

#636 Life on an unruly planet

October 23, 2023 Rachelle Saunders General Science, Multimedia

We might say climate change is coming for us. But really, it's here. Fires are worse in hotter, drier conditions. Hurricanes are powered up supersoaking storms. Even tides are now rising into the streets and the beautiful oceanfront property we always wanted isn't looking so good. It's easy to feel despair, because no one individual...

The evolution of an undergraduate biology course

October 17, 2023 UBC Faculty of Science General Science

A newly formed working group made up of students, faculty and staff at the University of British Columbia aims to improve how gender and sex are taught in biology. Left to right: an undergraduate student, Dr. Irene Ballagh, Dr. Christine Goedhart and Sam, a postdoctoral fellow.Across UBC Science, students and instructors are collaborating to navigate...

Innovation in Energy at SRC

October 10, 2023September 21, 2024 Saskatchewan Research Council Environmental and Earth Sciences, General Science, Technology and Engineering

For over 75 years, the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) has focused on research and technology demonstration that directly affects the welfare of the province — helping find solutions for the agricultural, mining, environmental and energy industries.

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2 things you should know about how grape diversity could help save winemaking in Canada and how conservators use an x-ray fluorescence spectrometer to uncover and analyze the materials in the collection’s artifacts

#638 Do you feel love? What about ecstasy?

Getting back to blogging after a nearly two year hiatus

#637 A special announcement

This is Why … Animal Magnetism is More Important than You Might Think!

Cybersecurity within the Internet of Things Devices

Unlocking the Creative Mind: Art Therapy for Enhanced Cognition in Seniors

#636 Life on an unruly planet

The evolution of an undergraduate biology course

Innovation in Energy at SRC

Blogging from Canadian Perspectives

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