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2018 was the 4th-warmest year on record, NOAA and NASA reveal | CBC News
Scientists from NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have declared 2018 the fourth warmest year on record. It ranks behind 2016, 2017 and 2015, respectively. And it's only going to get warmer from here, they predict. Source: 2018 was the...
Bird Feeding Stations: Bringing Nature to the Classroom – submitted by Dave Gervais
As most investigations do, this one began with a question. I had a log delivery to my house. The logs were primarily birch. What caused the damage to the birch trees that I was chopping up for wood? The holes were too shallow to suspect woodpeckers. I peeled off the...
Evidence mounts that gut bacteria can influence mood, prevent depression – Science Mag
Researchers find certain bacteria may make compounds that affect mental well-being Source: Evidence mounts that gut bacteria can influence mood, prevent depression
Astronaut Chris Hadfield Debunks Space Myths | WIRED
https://youtu.be/t6rHHnABoT8 Retired astronaut Chris Hadfield helps debunk (and confirm!) some common myths about space. Is there any sound in space? Does space smell like burnt steak? Is NASA working on warp speed? ONE STRANGE ROCK airs Mondays at 10/9c on National...
How CRISPR lets you edit DNA – TED Talk by Andrea M. Henle
https://youtu.be/6tw_JVz_IEc From the smallest single-celled organism to the largest creatures on Earth, every living thing is defined by its genes. With recent advancements, scientists can change an organism’s fundamental features in record time using gene editing...
Does Lactic Acid Really Cause Muscle Pain?
https://youtu.be/cdphJJcR-Og For decades, lactic acid has taken the blame for the muscle pain you feel when you exercise - but does it really deserve its bad reputation? Hosted by: Hank Green SciShow has a spinoff podcast! It's called SciShow Tangents.Check it out at...
Do Astronauts Need Sunscreen?
https://youtu.be/MV5PGjWl2Yc How do astronauts survive the deadly radiation of deep space? NASA is still figuring out how to protect astronauts from cosmic radiation -- like plastic shielding and magnetic deflectors. Learn more about National Chemistry Week here!...
How a science fair project helped wake up adults to teen sleep deprivation ‘epidemic’ | CBC News
Lack of sleep has become a huge problem for Canadian adolescents, says a Sick Kids sleep expert, adding that, 'in 20 years time, we're going to see a whole generation of adults who are functioning sub-optimally.' Source: How a science fair project helped wake up...
Science of Ice and De-Icing – Steve Spangler
https://youtu.be/q67IaaaEye4 From sand and gravel to rock salt and magnesium chloride, the people who maintain our roads are constantly searching for the most most innovative ways to keep our road clear of snow and ice. Our science guy Steve Spangler looks at the...
Introduction to Electrophoresis – submitted by Flinn Scientific Canada
Introduction Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is the genetic material found inside the nucleus of eukaryotic organisms. The information coded by DNA determines the characteristics of an organism, including its size, shape and other unique features. How can this genetic...
Canadian cities rethink removal of fluoride from tap water | CBC News
Two Canadian cities are doing an about face on their decision to remove flouride from drinking water after rates of tooth decay spiked, especially among children. Source: Canadian cities rethink removal of fluoride from tap water | CBC News
Nuclear fusion, a disruptive power source for crowded cities: Don Pittis | CBC News
Holy grail of power generation, commercial nuclear fusion could be "a decade away" creating a new disruption not just for fossil fuels but for traditional carbon free energy systems. Source: Nuclear fusion, a disruptive power source for crowded cities: Don Pittis |...