Participating in clinical trials contributes to scientific breakthroughs

September 12, 2022 Science Borealis General Science

By Amanda Scanga, Science in Society co-editor As a master’s student working on a clinical trial, I can say with confidence that participants are crucial to our research. The data they provide is imperative for driving discoveries and getting new treatments on the market. If you have ever wanted to make impactful contributions to science...

When the Diatom Forest Turns into ‘Cafe Crema’

September 11, 2022September 11, 2022 Sci/Why Communication, Education and Outreach, General Science

[Ever wonder what makes foam on the surface of streams you know aren't polluted? You'll learn all about this natural foam, in today's post by Nina Munteanu] On a late July morning, I was on my daily walk along the Otonabee River in the Kawarthas when I noticed a yellow-brown creamy film on the water...

ReTHINKING Space Propulsion for Interstellar Travel

September 10, 2022 STEM Fellowship General Science, Physics and Astronomy, Science in Society

By Kisothan Suthakaran In 2016, astronomers discovered an Earth-like planet orbiting Proxima Centauri, our nearest-known star, situated such that its temperature allows liquid water to possibly exist on its surface. Our current knowledge about this exoplanet is however limited by the data provided by telescopes and spectrographs. The only effective way of gaining more insights...

This is Why … There’s a Buzz About Bees

September 7, 2022 jomeara Communication, Education and Outreach, General Science, Physics and Astronomy

I snapped this photo in my backyard while enjoying the last bit of the summer holidays – just look at how busy this little critter has been, flying from flower to flower, collecting pollen. I’m fascinated by the role that physics plays in pollination, and not just the unlikely aerodynamics of bumblebee flight. Electricity plays...

Why I’m teaching online again

September 6, 2022 Stephen Heard Biology and Life Sciences, General Science

Our semester starts this week, and I’m once again (co)teaching an online course. This is very much swimming against the current, at least at my university, so why am I doing it? I don’t pretend that my answers here are jaw-droppingly original, but I think they’re important to what university education ought to look like,...

#608 Bone Proteins and Body Farms

August 31, 2022 Rachelle Saunders General Science, Multimedia

Television dramas make it seem like easy work for forensic investigators to determine when a person has died. But figuring out the time since death can be tricky for bodies that have weathered away to mere skeletons. This week we’re talking with forensic scientist and molecular biotechnologist Noemi Procopio about how proteins in bones could...

On creativity and science

August 30, 2022 Stephen Heard Biology and Life Sciences, General Science

Just a couple of weeks ago, I gave a talk at the joint annual meeting of the Canadian Society for Ecology and Evolution and the Ecological Society of America. It was, admittedly, a weird one, and I thought I’d record a version of it for those who might have been interested but couldn’t be there...

Building the Rare Earth Element Supply Chain: Challenges and Opportunities

August 28, 2022September 5, 2022 Saskatchewan Research Council Environmental and Earth Sciences, General Science, Technology and Engineering

With growth in any sector, particularly a relatively new sector, there are both challenges and opportunities. For the rare earth elements industry, the key to success will come from the development and security of its own independent supply chains. Learn how SRC's new Facility is playing a lead role in addressing some of the issues...

Une exoplanète océanique confirmée par le télescope du Mont-Mégantic

August 26, 2022 Yvan Dutil General Science, Physics and Astronomy, Policy and Politics

Une exoplanète océanique confirmée par le télescope du Mont-Mégantic Raymond Fournier ven 26/08/2022 - 11:51 Blogue Astronomie/espace

When You Think About Science, Who Comes to Mind?

August 26, 2022 Research2Reality Communication, Education and Outreach, General Science

Implicit bias can still hold women back in science, even more so when those in powerful positions don't believe gender discrimination happens. Get the full story When You Think About Science, Who Comes to Mind?

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