With Medical Tech, You Are What You Wear

June 27, 2024 Research2Reality Communication, Education and Outreach, General Science

A device known as the Wearable Aptalyzer can analyze biomarkers such as glucose in real time, a potential game-changer in diabetes management. Get the full story With Medical Tech, You Are What You Wear

Meet CASTOR, Canada’s answer to the Hubble Telescope

June 26, 2024 UBC Faculty of Science General Science

Artist’s impression of the CASTOR telescope. Image: CASTOR teamA made-in-Canada successor to the aging Hubble could be the most efficient way to bolster our space sector and attract top international talent. We just need the vision.By Dr. Tyrone Woods and Dr. Allison ManDr. Allison Man, UBC Physics and Astronomy, CASTOR working group member, and Dr. Tyrone Woods, University...

The Most Effective Antidote to Fear is Knowledge

June 26, 2024 Research2Reality Communication, Education and Outreach, General Science

This year's National Suicide Prevention Conference addressed some critical topics, including cyberbullying and how to foster open conversations. Get the full story The Most Effective Antidote to Fear is Knowledge

My favourite bits, of everything I’ve ever written

June 25, 2024 Stephen Heard Biology and Life Sciences, General Science

I’ve never considered myself a particularly good writer. I’m not a particularly bad writer either; but it takes me lots of work and drafting to turn out serviceable prose.* It takes me less work than it used to, to be sure; but it still takes work. There are three kinds of good news in this....

Sharing STEM at Science Rendezvous

June 24, 2024 L. E. Carmichael Biology and Life Sciences, Communication, Education and Outreach, General Science

Apparently Science Rendezvous Kingston was SIX WEEKS ago, and I haven’t posted about it yet?! In my defence, COVID took up two of those weeks. I’d managed to avoid catching it up to this point, but after getting up close and personal with literally thousands of children during Book Week and Science Rendezvous, it was...

Sparking Action – The Hidden Power of Outrage

June 24, 2024 Science Borealis General Science

By Ann Yang, guest editor We have been raised to see rage as something negative. We were punished for our tantrums, forced to endure “time outs” in our rooms until we were calm and collected. But is rage truly a bad thing? Can we tap into the untold power of rage to create positive change?...

Meet Our Experts: Connecting Industry to Science and Technology Solutions with Lucinda

June 22, 2024July 20, 2024 Saskatchewan Research Council Environmental and Earth Sciences, General Science, Technology and Engineering

Lucinda brings her deep understanding of all facets of mining operations and social sciences to her role as Director of Business Development at SRC, working with diverse communities and companies both local and international. Lucinda understands that strong working relationships are the key to business development, especially when providing services to clients.

These Manufacturing Plans Need a Shot in the Arm

June 21, 2024 Research2Reality Communication, Education and Outreach, General Science

During the height of the pandemic, we heard about big investments in boosting Canada's vaccine manufacturing capacity. So, how's it going? Get the full story These Manufacturing Plans Need a Shot in the Arm

Who Wins and Who Loses in a Hot Housing Market?

June 19, 2024 Research2Reality Communication, Education and Outreach, General Science

Rising home prices aren't just affecting bank accounts, they're affecting mental and physical health. But it's being felt in many different ways. Get the full story Who Wins and Who Loses in a Hot Housing Market?

ORBCoN recaps the 19th Annual Transfusion Medicine Educational Symposium and Workshop

June 18, 2024 Jenny Ryan Biology and Life Sciences, General Science, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science

ORBCoN recaps the 19th Annual Transfusion Medicine Educational Symposium and Workshop Plasma Transfusion Blood Tuesday, June 18, 2024 Valérie Rhéaume This event summary was written by Valérie Rhéaume, North and East Ontario Regional Project Coordinator for the Ontario Regional Blood Coordinating Network (ORBCoN), and originally appeared in ORBCoN’s newsletter on June 17, 2024. It has...

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With Medical Tech, You Are What You Wear

Meet CASTOR, Canada’s answer to the Hubble Telescope

The Most Effective Antidote to Fear is Knowledge

My favourite bits, of everything I’ve ever written

Sharing STEM at Science Rendezvous

Sparking Action – The Hidden Power of Outrage

Meet Our Experts: Connecting Industry to Science and Technology Solutions with Lucinda

These Manufacturing Plans Need a Shot in the Arm

Who Wins and Who Loses in a Hot Housing Market?

ORBCoN recaps the 19th Annual Transfusion Medicine Educational Symposium and Workshop

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