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How we look kilometers below the Antarctic ice sheet
Antarctica is a vast and dynamic place, but radar technologies -- from World War II-era film to state-of-the-art miniaturized sensors -- are enabling scientists to observe and understand changes beneath the continent's ice in unprecedented detail. Join radio...
Top 4 Tips To Spot Bad Science Reporting
https://youtu.be/ZZYSBlLRxfs How can you spot bad science reporting? Host Myles Bess helps you get above the noise by following 4 simple letters: G - L- A- D. SUBSCRIBE to Above the Noise: https://www.youtube.com/abovethenoise... ABOVE THE NOISE is a show that cuts...
6 Myths About Cancer
https://youtu.be/5BAKzzV8Pw4 Today we take a look at six misconceptions about cancer that seem plausible, but just don't hold up. Annotations: Oxygen is Killing You: https://youtu.be/VnAhAX98HY4 Do We Have To Give Up Bacon: https://youtu.be/UqvXc4q0NyM Hosted by: Hank...
The threat of invasive species – TED Talks, Jennifer Klos
https://youtu.be/spTWwqVP_2s Massive vines that blanket the southern United States, climbing high as they uproot trees and swallow buildings. A ravenous snake that is capable of devouring an alligator. Rabbit populations that eat themselves into starvation. These...
The science behind a climate headline – TED Ed
https://youtu.be/jtRv4qouBEo In 4 minutes, atmospheric chemist Rachel Pike provides a glimpse of the massive scientific effort behind the bold headlines on climate change, with her team -- one of thousands who contributed -- taking a risky flight over the rainforest...
Mars is on its way closer to Earth — and you can see it for yourself | CBC News
If you've taken a look at the southeastern sky after midnight recently, you may have noticed what appears to be a red star rising in the east. But that's no star. It's Mars — and it is about to get closer to Earth than it has been in a very long time. Source: Mars is...
Exploring Biodiversity Through Inquiry
By Patt Olivieri In this resource, Patt provides an excellent plan for the Grade 6 strand on biodiversity with a major focus on inquiry. Overview: The intention of the following learning experience is to share, facilitate, and develop an understanding of biodiversity...
How An Ingredient In Airbags Might Turn Explosive | World Science Festival
An airbag can save your life, but if improperly manufactured, it could mean your death. At least five people have died after airbags made by Japanese company Takata exploded during deployment in crashes, bombarding passengers with sharp metal fragments. Now more than...
Learning by Accident: Spotty Evidence!
Curriculum Connection: High-school Biology I was preparing Sudan IV for a nutrient lab for grade 11 SBI3C biology. In order to use the chemical as an indicator for fats and oils, I needed to mix the Sudan IV powder with ethanol. I followed proper safety precautions...
Say what?! A beer shortage in Britain?
Breathe, the British beer shortage is more about the carbon dioxide than the beer. But CO2 is used in more businesses than you may think. Source: Say what?! A beer shortage in Britain?
Canadarm 2 set to make 30th ‘catch’ – Globe and Mail
The Canadarm 2 will achieve a career milestone as it reaches out from its perch on the International Space Station and snags an unmanned vehicle Source: Canadarm 2 set to make 30th ‘catch’
Scientific literacy is necessary | Andrew Zwicker | TEDxCarnegieLake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-EsmVbIjLU Scientific literacy is about how you think, about questioning everything, about being skeptical, and about thinking critically. In this talk, Andrew Zwicker shares the importance of being scientifically literate. He explains...