"Open Science as a Catalyst for Canada’s Innovation Strategy" Read new editorial by E. Richard Gold and Estrid Jakobsen for CSPC's 2025 Editorial Series: https://sciencepolicy.ca/posts/open-science-as-a-catalyst-for-canadas-innovation-strategy/ #CdnSci #CdnInnovation

European Crested Tit (Lophophanes cristatus)...almost exclusively found in coniferous forests...known for being "hoarders." During the autumn, they will hide seeds and insects in the crevices of tree bark #birds #nature #wildlife #photo

[One of my professors was a lead designer on this system] Doctors can now perform robotic procedures from afar. What that means for rural Canadians www.cbc.ca/radio/thecur... #STEM #Design #Robotics

More vulnerable honey bees buffer the hive against heat stress - Honey bees more susceptible to heat are the first to initiate fanning behaviours that help the hive cool down. www.advancedsciencenews.com/heat-sensiti... #UAlberta #AbSci #biology #science #SciChat

Nuclear fusion seems hot right now — but how close is fusion power? Investments and fusion startups have ramped up, but challenges remain. cbc.ca/news/science... #Science #CdnSci #NuclearEnergy #SciChat

Did you know that planting trees is like giving Mother Nature a high-five? Not only do they clean the air, but they also provide homes for our furry and feathered friends. So, next time you're feeling down, just remember: a tree planted is a problem halved, and a forest restored is a planet saved! 🌳

What’s below Antarctica’s ice? New map provides clearest view yet | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti... 🧪

Humanoid robots step up their game: how useful are the latest droids? Chinese factories have embraced the machines, but many activities still require human operators. www.nature.com/articles/d41... via @nature.com #AI #robotics #science #SciChat

Carney is betting on ad-hoc alliances to circumvent the US led world order, setting a new foreign policy for Canada that could run head-first into the Trump doctrine. The Carney method is an opportunity to unravel, and Greenland is an immediate test for how far he is willing to go.

Black pepper and olive oil: The ingredients that super-charge the nutrients you get from food - Seasoning your food or adding a dressing to a meal could help you absorb more vitamins and minerals. bbc.com/future/artic... #health #nutrition #science #SciChat

Germany has 847 energy co-ops, and there are 713 in the Netherlands. Canada has 82. While central electricity generation and distribution has worked well in the past, community energy co-ops could play an important role in a more distributed system that is resilient under climate change

Translating #AI science to solve humanity’s toughest challenges - Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute turns breakthroughs into meaningful action, deploying responsible technology to benefit our health, environment & communities. www.theglobeandmail.com/business/adv... #AbSci #science #SciChat

One of the issues that has come up again and again in my reporting on misinformation and social media is the massive influence social media companies have on research in the field. Last night a preprint dropped that tries to get at this with some numbers. My piece in @science.org (and 🧪🧵 coming):

Doctors can now perform robotic procedures from afar. What that means for rural Canadians - Surgeons at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto have performed 10 brain angiograms remotely using a robot www.cbc.ca/radio/thecur... #Robotics #CdnSci #science #SciChat

Ravens are the animal kingdom’s enigmas. Beyond their glossy feathers &haunting calls, these birds possess elite problem-solving skills. Theyre famous for using tools and cooperating to reach goals, proving their intelligence is as deep as the mystery surrounding them. #nature #birds @oneforwild

Higher levels of carbon dioxide are changing micronutrients in grasses, trees and even kelp. What does that mean for animals higher up the food chain? ✍️ Amber Dance knowmag.org/4b1akmI

Beating back the Aedes aegypti mosquito: Scientists are taking a multi-pronged approach to tackle this dangerous carrier of dengue, yellow fever and other noxious viruses. knowablemagazine.org/content/arti... via knowablemag.bsky.social #microbiology #ecology #virology #science #SciChat

Prime Minister Mark Carney weighs sending soldiers to Greenland for military exercises with NATO allies: sources #Canada /1 thread www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Battery Prices Keep Falling While Performance Keeps Rising Batteries are the heart of the electric future. China utterly dominates battery manufacturing. If Canada has to pick a side... @MarkJCarney #cdnpoli youtu.be/C-9yp6-bJ0I

Extreme heat is overwhelming honey bees’ ability to keep their hives cool, leading to population declines. scitechdaily.com/heat-waves-a... #ClimateScience #environment #ecology #science #SciChat

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Beyond their role in carbon sequestration, these trees support biodiversity by providing habitat and food for countless species. Their towering canopies and expansive root systems create unique ecosystems that are home to a variety of plants and animals.

Webinar: Clinical Trial Success through Novel Clinical In-Use Strategies. #science #events #webinar #clinicaltrials www.lifescience.net/events/77994...

Medicine Hat “cop cards” thoughts?

Some Saturday predawn quiescent #aurora. #astronomy

What Really Happens Inside Sourdough? Scientists Uncover the Secret Life of Wheat Fibres - Fermentation reshapes wheat fibres through enzyme activity, influencing bread texture, nutrition & flavour. scitechdaily.com/what-really-... #microbiology #FoodScience #science #SciChat

“I would argue that, given the politics in this province, and I would even say nationally, we need more and more citizens who are prepared to stand up against undemocratic and illegal activities by the government.” - Michael Sawyer, Defenders of the Eastern Slopes #abpoli #waterislife #water

Orion, out of focus. You can see the stars' color better this way. Betelgeuse on the lower left is a red supergiant, and on the top right is Rigel, a blue supergiant. The three stars in the belt, bluer, are hotter. The color follows from the temperature according to the Wien's displacement law. 🧪 🔭

Scientists Just Rewrote the Story of the Dinosaurs’ Final Days - Their abrupt extinction reshaped Earth’s ecosystems and set the stage for mammals to rise. scitechdaily.com/scientists-j... #geoscience #palaeontology #science #SciChat

What Gives? Putting Symbiosis—and Life—in Context. In a living world built on exchange, parasites reveal how extraction and contribution are not mutually exclusive. atmos.earth/ecological-w... #biology #symbiosis #science #SciChat

The cellular storage units, called TimeVaults, could help unlock secrets to cancer-drug resistance and stem-cell biology go.nature.com/4sIdlP1

Nuclear fusion seems hot right now — but how close is fusion power? Investments and fusion startups have ramped up, but challenges remain. cbc.ca/news/science... #Science #CdnSci #NuclearEnergy #SciChat

Despite US politics being a total clusterfuck, this is an incredible development. It will be the first time anyone under the age 54 will have been alive to see a Lunar mission. Part of the spacecraft was also built by the European Space Agency. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

A Reminder -> Now (by January 31) is the time to enter the "Southeast Alberta Regional Science Fair Button Design Contest" for a chance to be selected for a $100 prize! praxisscienceconnection.wordpress.com/2025/10/30/s... #YSCRegionals #CWSF #STEM #MedHat #ScienceFair #SciChat

This would be a really good time to start a Canadian national diy drone building, racing and obstacle course league. Clubs in every town, riffing off a few basic plans but without constraints on innovation. Maybe hire some Ukrainian experts to advise, I hear they're good at that stuff.

U of Calgary researcher finds way to predict whirling disease with almost no data. Study could help to provide early warning signals for other emerging waterborne diseases. ucalgary.ca/news/ucalgar... #UCalgary #AbSci #science #biology #AI #SciChat

The Trump administration is a criminal enterprise.

Two independent teams in Africa are developing stem cell lines and organoids from local populations to explore neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative conditions. www.thetransmitter.org/cellular-neu... #neuroscience #genomics #science #SciChat

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a day to remember Dr. King’s profound impact on civil rights & social justice. It prompts reflection on current social issues & encourages a new generation to uphold the values of fairness & community. The day serves as a conduit for education and inspiration. #MLKDay

Grilling the Science Behind the Grilled Cheese Sandwich - It's a real comfort food, but is eating one every day going to reduce your risk of dementia? www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/... #health #pseudoscience #science #SciChat

#glaciermelts #antarctica #seaice #albedo - Also #dontlookup at the #arctic - #education #stem

A Beginners Guide to Time Travel: Explaining the Time Zones - Time zones are a fairly recent invention, owing their origin to the North American railroad system. www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/... #SciEd #STEM #history #SciChat

This community program at The Clark in Williamstown #WesternMass focuses on listening to Dr. King’s speeches. The use of cadence and repetition illustrates how rhetoric influenced civic life, encouraging reflection on history, language, and social movements. #MLKDay2026

From bilingual workshops to comics and podcasts, scientists from marginalized communities are redefining science communication as relationship-building, not just information sharing. buff.ly/nDa1EtR

Doctors say Alberta's plan for ‘triage liaison physicians’ can help, but isn't cure for slammed ERs. Dr. Scott MacLean said crowding has become unsafe in emergency departments, adding they have received capacity warnings from the fire department. cbc.ca/news/canada/... #AbHealth #AbLeg

Godzilla Minus One is such an incredible film, every time. boxd.it/5i228R

Rubio gets yet another job. At this rate, he needs to be cloned. 😜 www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

When you consider Greenland’s entire population is only 56,500, this is a staggering and historic turnout. Thousands seen here marching to protest at the US Consulate on the island. An entire nation united in defiance against a foreign adversary. (🎥 Orla Joelsen)

Mayor Linnsie Clark will speak to citizens to highlight city actions over the past year during the upcoming annual State of the City luncheon held at the end of the month. #Medhat medicinehatnews.com/news/local-n...