Physics and Astronomy

Physics, Particle Physics, High-Energy Physics, Materials Science, Condensed Matter Physics, Optics, Cosmology, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Celestial Mechanics, Computational Physics, Fluid Dynamics, Plasma Physics, Stellar Science

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

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...

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How Science and Innovations from Canada Impact Us: Reflections from the NSERC 2023 Prizes Ceremony

Vikas Nath Communication, Education and Outreach, Physics and Astronomy
Arushi Nath. Grade 9 Student. Toronto On 1 November 2023, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) awarded this year’s top NSERC Awards at a ceremony held at the Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa. As a back-to-back winner of the top awards of the 2023 and 2022 Canada-Wide Science Fair, I...

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Cybersecurity within the Internet of Things Devices

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...

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

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....

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Infrastructure is the Concealed Wiring of Our Civilization

jeremy Communication, Education and Outreach, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics and Astronomy
Each winter, I set a goal of not slipping on ice during my runs. Each winter, I’ve failed. Bruised hips and scraped knees tell those tales. Darkness is the primary factor. A typical run begins long before there’s even a hint of morning light. My steps are never fully confident, the snow concealing potential danger...

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Underwater Acoustics Data Challenge Workshop 2023: Using Machine Learning to Identify Bioacoustic Signals

Vikas Nath Communication, Education and Outreach, Physics and Astronomy
Artash Nath, Grade 12 Student. Toronto. A two-day residential Underwater Acoustics Data Challenge Workshop 2023 was organized by the “Special Interest Group for Underwater Acoustics (SIGUA)” of the UK Acoustics Network on 11-12 September 2023 at Guyers House, near Bath, UK. The workshop objectives were to explore solutions to research challenges set by industry. 30...

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