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Artificial intelligence’s influence on science communication and public engagement

Science Borealis Leave a comment Communication, Education, and Outreach, General Science, Science in Society, Technology & Engineering

By Jagpreet Kaur Maker, Borealis Blog editor Science communication plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between scientific advancements […]

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Creating time crystals with a quantum computer

Maryse de la Giroday Science in Society, Technology and Engineering
This November 30, 2021 news item on phys.org about time crystals caught my attention, There is a huge global effort to engineer a computer capable of harnessing the power of quantum physics to carry out computations of unprecedented complexity. While formidable technological obstacles still stand in the way of creating such a quantum computer, today’s early prototypes are still capable of remarkable feats.For example, the creation of a new phase of matter called a “time…

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Dazzling Dolphins in Decline: Conflicts between Conservation and Fisheries

Caroline Tucker & Marc Cadotte Biology and Life Sciences, Environmental and Earth Sciences
 Guest post by recent UTSC MEnvSc graduate, Samantha LalondeHow do some people seem to know which career they are going to pursue seemingly before they can even walk? Do they just wake up one morning and decide that they want to be a dentist? In my case, I had no idea what I wanted to do all throughout primary school and most of high school. Then, I was presented with a life-changing opportunity.  In high…

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From “blue collar scientist” to pandemic PI: Getting to Know Dr. Spencer Freeman

Andrew Zhai Biology and Life Sciences, Communication, Education and Outreach, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science
written by Raphaella So header image courtesy Spencer Freeman Dr. Spencer Freeman joined the Biochemistry faculty in 2020. His lab studies two aspects of immune surveillance: resolution of ingested fluids in macrophages, and inhibitory signals suppressing phagocytosis. Born and raised in Toronto, Spencer first began …

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New Paper: Caprellid amphipods vulnerable to both physiological and habitat-mediated effects of OA (Cross Posted from Canada’s OA CoP)

Kristina Barclay Biology and Life Sciences, Environmental and Earth Sciences
I am the Coordinator for Canada’s Ocean Acidification Community of Practice and recently created some blog series where you can learn more about recent ocean acidification research happening across the country and the people conducting that research. Here’s a recent piece I wrote where I interviewed Em Lim, M.Sc. student at SFU, on a new paper examining direct and indirect effects of OA on caprellid amphipods (skeleton shrimp): New Paper: Caprellid amphipods vulnerable to both…

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CREATORS – Marian Jazmik

artthescience Communication, Education and Outreach
Name: Marian Jazmik Which came first in your life, the science or the art? The art. I have always loved to stitch. It was at high school that my interest in textiles developed. Following university, I went on to teach art and design textiles at the local high school for well over 30 years. Waste Not (2021) by Marian Jazmik, 8 cm – 30 cm diameter, cacti inspired sculptures Winter Trees (2019) by Marian Jazmik,…

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What are the features of good land use planning on Indigenous territories?

Chenoa Sly Environmental and Earth Sciences, General Science
Land is a fundamental resource for economic development. However, Indigenous peoples see land as much more than just an economic asset: Land provides sustenance for current and future generations, it is linked to spiritual beliefs, traditional knowledge, teachings and culture. Indigenous peoples’ principles, values, and ways of knowing and being, have protected and preserved the land since time immemorial. How do we ensure to balance economic development, environmental protection and Indigenous rights, culture and well-being…

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Companion Animal Psychology News March 2021

Zazie Todd Biology and Life Sciences, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science
Family portraits with pets, tips for caring for kittens, wool dogs in BC, and more... This month's Companion Animal Psychology News.By Zazie Todd, PhDMy favourites this monthThis page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you â€œWe're in an age where a plethora of knowledge is available at our fingertips and immediate gratification abounds for everything, and we often want firm answers for our questions.” Dog…

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