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SANOFI Biogenious Canada – submitted by Laura Wodlinger
For over two decades, the Sanofi Biogenius Canada (SBC) program has nurtured young minds and fostered great talent for the future, challenging high school students to carry out groundbreaking research projects in the field of biotechnology. Click here to go to the...
The science stories likely to make headlines in 2019
Science’s news editors and writers predict this year’s biggest developments Source: The science stories likely to make headlines in 2019
Does Electricity REALLY Flow? (Electrodynamics)
https://youtu.be/QKxep82_9b8 When charge moves, we call it electric current, but the word current is usually reserved for things like water flows. Does electric current really work like that? Electrons are quantum particles, so we have to be careful....
Want to eat healthier in 2019? Avoid these nutrition myths
Before you overhaul your diet based on questionable nutrition and diet advice, take a moment to read the facts about five popular diet claims Source: Want to eat healthier in 2019? Avoid these nutrition myths
How a long-forgotten virus could help us solve the antibiotics crisis – TED Talk
Viruses have a bad reputation -- but some of them could one day save your life, says biotech entrepreneur Alexander Belcredi. In this fascinating talk, he introduces us to phages, naturally-occurring viruses that hunt and kill harmful bacteria with deadly precision,...
Eclipses, new spacecraft and moon visits: What’s ahead in space in 2019 | CBC News
When it comes to space, 2018 was a pretty exciting year: SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy launched successfully, InSight landed on Mars and Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques arrived on the International Space Station. The year ahead looks to be no less exciting. Source:...
The fascinating science of bubbles, from soap to champagne – TED Talks
https://www.ted.com/talks/li_wei_tan_the_fascinating_science_of_bubbles_from_soap_to_champagne In this whimsical talk and live demo, scientist Li Wei Tan shares the secrets of bubbles -- from their relentless pursuit of geometric perfection to their applications in...
Saturn’s iconic rings are disappearing | CBC News
It is one of the most admired planets in our solar system: Saturn. But a new study suggests that the ringed beauty will lose its most stunning feature. Source: Saturn's iconic rings are disappearing | CBC News
Five-Minute Safety Inspection – submitted by Flinn Scientific Canada
Our “Five-Minute Safety Equipment Inspection” can be used to quickly and easily evaluate the readiness of laboratory safety equipment. According to the OSHA Laboratory Standard, safety equipment should be checked on a regular basis. It is a good policy to document all...
How to Create an Interactive Board using MERGE Cube – submitted by Sandra Gambarotto
Interactive boards are part of students’ learning experience, what teachers put on the walls of the classroom or hallways can make or break a student’s understanding of a certain concept. Everything that is displayed should add value to students’ learning. Edutopia...
In the quest to build a better battery, a Canadian is energizing the field | CBC News
Canadian Don Sadoway, a professor of materials chemistry at MIT, has captured the attention of the world with his quest to build a better battery. Source: In the quest to build a better battery, a Canadian is energizing the field | CBC News
Countries reach agreement on Paris climate accord rules at COP24 | CBC News
After two weeks of bruising negotiations, officials from almost 200 countries agreed Saturday on universal, transparent rules that will govern efforts to cut emissions and curb global warming. Source: Countries reach agreement on Paris climate accord rules at COP24 |...