Nanobiotics and a new machine learning model

November 23, 2022 Maryse de la Giroday Science in Society, Technology and Engineering

A May 16, 2022 news item on phys.org announces work on a new machine learning model that could be useful in the research into engineered nanoparticles for medical purposes (Note: Links have been removed), With antibiotic-resistant infections on the rise and a continually morphing pandemic virus, it’s easy to see why researchers want to be...

Building a Hydrogen Hub on the Prairies

November 23, 2022 Saskatchewan Research Council Environmental and Earth Sciences, General Science, Technology and Engineering

Saskatchewan's established oil and gas industry is crucial for diversifying the energy sector and providing solutions that work for the economy and the environment. With over 30 years of industry knowledge and expertise, SRC is supporting the province as it turns its attention towards hydrogen.

Helping Industry Produce Premium Potash to Support the Global Agricultural Community

November 6, 2022November 23, 2022 Saskatchewan Research Council Environmental and Earth Sciences, General Science, Technology and Engineering

While potash has some valuable industrial uses, 95 per cent of the world’s production goes towards supporting the agricultural industry. As demand for a variety of food crops increases, farmers and industry are looking for premium fertilizer to maximize their yields. Learn how SRC is helping industry recover premium products, such as sulphate of potassium.

Meet Our Experts: Skye Muirhead, Operations Lead, Environmental Remediation

October 23, 2022November 23, 2022 Saskatchewan Research Council Environmental and Earth Sciences, General Science, Technology and Engineering

Skye Muirhead is the Operations Lead for SRC’s Environmental Remediation team. Learn more about Muirhead's career and work at SRC as she and her team take on the complex task of remediating abandoned uranium mine and mill sites in northern Saskatchewan.

Meet Our Experts: Alexey Klyashtorin, Senior Environmental Scientist

October 21, 2022November 23, 2022 Saskatchewan Research Council Environmental and Earth Sciences, General Science, Technology and Engineering

Alexey Klyashtorin is a world-renowned expert on nuclear and environmental remediation. He works on SRC's Project CLEANS team where he applies his industrial and academic experience to remediating abandoned uranium mine and mill sites in northern Saskatchewan. Read on.

Meet Our Experts: Sunil Sohani, Safety Services Director

October 5, 2022November 23, 2022 Saskatchewan Research Council Environmental and Earth Sciences, General Science, Technology and Engineering

At SRC, safety is seen as everyone’s responsibility, and we have built our culture on that principle. Safety is fundamental to everything that everyone at SRC does. Meet the person responsible for engaging and leading the entire organization with a safety-first mindset. Read on.

Introducing Our CIS3750 Community Partner For Fall 2022

September 13, 2022 Dan Gillis Communication, Education and Outreach, Science in Society, Technology and Engineering

Normally at this time of year, the students in CIS3750 (Systems Analysis and Design in Applications) learn who their community partner will be for the semester. In the past, this has included such awesome partners as the SEED, the First Responders Team, the Guelph Wellington Food Round Table, the Grove Hubs, MealExchange, and more. ThisContinue...

Building the Rare Earth Element Supply Chain: Challenges and Opportunities

August 28, 2022November 23, 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...

Water Sampling 101: Why Following Your Lab’s Guidelines is Key to Getting the Best Results

August 14, 2022November 23, 2022 Saskatchewan Research Council Environmental and Earth Sciences, General Science, Technology and Engineering

Water is a reactive and dynamic medium. Although a sample bottle filled with water may look quite stable, as soon as that sample is taken, subtle changes can begin to take place. Read more to learn why it's important to follow the sampling and preservation guidelines provided by your laboratory.

Bubbles, S’mores and More! Summer Science Fun with SRC

August 10, 2022November 23, 2022 Saskatchewan Research Council Environmental and Earth Sciences, General Science, Technology and Engineering

This summer you can have fun in the sun and learn a little about science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) at the same time. Here are some entertaining and easy science experiments for kids and adults alike to fill long, sunny days (and some indoor activities for the rainy ones).

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