À une époque où la sécurité de la recherche revêt une importance croissante, la pratique de la science ouverte contribue à atténuer le risque de sécurisation excessive. En savoir plus. go.cca-reports.ca/4oj7Ao0

In an era of increased emphasis on research security, the practice of open science helps mitigate the risk of over securitizing research. Learn more: go.cca-reports.ca/3KPUnob

L’innovation par les entreprises canadiennes a diminué ces dernières années, même si les dépenses dans les activités d’innovation ont augmenté en parallèle. Pour en savoir plus, lisez notre tout dernier rapport. go.cca-reports.ca/4jya4xN

Innovation by Canadian businesses has decreased in recent years, even as expenditures on innovation activities have increased over the same period. For more, read our latest report. go.cca-reports.ca/4jPxfm0

The latest set of appointments to one of Canada's highest honours has a number of familiar Dal faces, including President Kim Brooks and retired Faculty of Medicine faculty member Dr. Pat Croskerry:

If you are interested in studying participatory cryosphere science or permafrost science feel free to reach out about these opportunities. Will be recirculating in early January. Also for international scholars there's funding opportunities for PhDs/postdocs where these projects could apply as well!

📆 #SaveTheDate: Women in scientific organizations #Webinar 🗓 11 Feb 2026 | 14:00–16:00 UTC ISC, IAP & SCGES share 10 years of evidence on women in science. ➡️ Register now: tinyurl.com/46j49hhu #WomeninScience

New research led by @andreasschmittner.bsky.social @osuceoas.bsky.social simulates an AMOC collapse to learn how it could affect ocean carbon storage, isotopic signatures, and carbon cycling. #AGUPubs 🧪🌊 eos.org/research-spo...

Our visiting experts program welcomes influential and urban-focused practitioners, academics, and emerging leaders to join us for up to a year to work on a dedicated project & contribute to the SofC + University of Toronto communities. Learn more & apply by Jan 26 https://ow.ly/6Quo50XR9x5

WHO is soliciting the interest of internationally-renowned experts to serve on its Science Council, one of the Organization’s highest-level advisory bodies to the WHO Director-General @drtedros.who.int Know more: www.who.int/news/item/15...

Designing a new drug generally starts by screening small organic molecules for promising biological activity and selecting the likeliest AI can sift through libraries of tens of billions of these

In 2026, 98.8 per cent of Canadian homes are expected to have access to high-speed broadband, surpassing the Liberal government’s goal of 95 per cent set in 2019. But only 16.7 per cent of Nunavut homes are projected to meet that mark next year.

In 2026, 98.8% of Canadian homes are expected to have access to high-speed broadband, surpassing the Liberal government’s goal of 95% set in 2019. But only 16.7% of Nunavut homes are projected to meet that mark next year. www.hilltimes.com/story/2026/0...

Comme chaque année, la recension de nos contenus les plus lus ou les plus écoutés des 12 derniers mois contient d’agréables surprises… et des sujets qui ne se démodent pas.

Science culture matters, but what is it? How can we reimagine and renew the relationship between science and society in the current malaise? My colleagues at Actua asked me to write a paper to spur discussion. I wrote three. 🤷🏻‍♂️ 1. Reimagining Science Culture in Canada. actua.ca/wp-content/u...

The man taking over the Large Hadron Collider – only to switch it off

Come work with us! The History Department at the University of Guelph has launched our search for a tenure-track position in the History of the Middle East. careers.uoguelph.ca/job/Guelph-A...

Prof. Geoffrey Hinton is coming to Kingston! Join us on Thursday, Jan 29th, for the 2026 Ewan Lecture at the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. Tickets are free, but are limited! Register now! https://mcdonaldinstitute.ca/events/hinton/

The Data Sciences Institute is seeking a Strategic Research Grants Officer who will play a pivotal role in the development, promotion and support of DSI research initiatives. Deadline to apply: Jan. 12 Learn more: https://jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Toronto-Strategic-Research-Grants-Officer-ON/598310017/

The National Science Foundation just had a big reorganization. Here are five things to know | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti... 🧪

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Allison McGeer, Senior Investigator at LTRI, on her appointment to the Order of Canada! Her leadership in infectious disease research has made a lasting impact in Canada and globally. See the full list: buff.ly/dJghGR7 📷 UofT Med

Join us February 10, 2026 in Ottawa or online for the launch our 2026 Health & Media Tracking Survey results with the Empire Club of Canada. We’ll examine the growing influence of health misinformation and the actions needed to respond. Register here 👇 bit.ly/4oQmQsi #HMTS2026

The omnipresent system that people use for navigation and positioning is increasingly vulnerable. Can it be improved? #GPS undark.org/2025/12/24/g...

Understanding the chemical properties of a molecule is an inherently quantum problem, making quantum computers a good tool for the job – and we may start seeing this take off in 2026

#OpenScience costs money - think author fees/ APCs - but is assumed to provide benefits for academe, the public, and the economy. The PathOS study explored new ways to measure that. But proving a direct effect is tricky. #scientificpublishing #scicomm @science.org www.science.org/content/arti...

Congratulations to the indefatigable microbiologist Dr. Allison McGeer on her appointment to the #OrderofCanada. From SARS to flu to COVID and antimicrobial resistance, she is advancing science through her research, and promoting scientific literacy with her media appearances.

The rise of AI scientists, missions to explore the moons of Earth and Mars and a massive ocean-floor drill are among the developments set to shape research in 2026 go.nature.com/4qavjaQ

Andre De Grasse, Nardwuar, former Supreme Court justices among 80 new #OrderOfCanada appointees. www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art... www.gg.ca/en/appointme... via @theglobeandmail.com

These institutions are retraction hotspots go.nature.com/4rVb56y

Apply to join our BoD. Submission Deadline: Sunday, February 1, 2026 Details: www.cca-reports.ca/board-of-dir...

Seeking exceptional leaders! Are you looking to contribute your expertise, networks, and strategic insight to an institution widely recognized for its integrity, independence, and ability to illuminate complex policy challenges with clarity and rigour?

Soumettez votre candidature pour siéger à notre Conseil d’administration. Date limite pour soumettre une candidature : Dimanche 1er février 2026. www.rapports-cac.ca/occasion-de-...

Nous cherchons des leaders hors pair! Souhaitez-vous mettre votre expertise, vos réseaux et votre vision stratégique au service d'une organisation largement reconnue pour son intégrité, son indépendance et sa capacité à analyser avec clarté et rigueur des défis complexes liés aux politiques?

Natural plants may be getting less nitrogen than we thought, which could be interfering with their ability to uptake carbon dioxide. eos.org/articles/nit... Read more in our year-end issue: bit.ly/Eos-Nov-Dec2025

Nous cherchons des leaders hors pair! Souhaitez-vous mettre votre expertise, vos réseaux et votre vision stratégique au service d'une organisation largement reconnue pour son intégrité, son indépendance et sa capacité à analyser avec clarté et rigueur des défis complexes liés aux politiques?

Seeking exceptional leaders! Are you looking to contribute your expertise, networks, and strategic insight to an institution widely recognized for its integrity, independence, and ability to illuminate complex policy challenges with clarity and rigour?

Depth data benefit nearly any marine activity you can think of: modelling climate, building infrastructure, deep-sea mining, managing fisheries and searching for wrecks. But only one quarter of the seabed has been mapped

This year, our community came together to advance evidence-informed decision-making, forge new partnerships, and spark national conversations on issues that matter. As we look ahead to 2026, we are excited by the possibilities before us. go.cca-reports.ca/49k2uDe

Cette année, notre communauté s’est réunie pour faire progresser la prise de décision éclairée par des données probantes, établir de nouveaux partenariats et susciter des débats nationaux sur des questions importantes. go.cca-reports.ca/3MLusyY

McMaster University is inviting top-tier researchers currently working abroad to join one of the world's leading research institutions through the prestigious Canada Impact+Research Chairs program. 1/n research.mcmaster.ca/home/support...

Cette année, notre communauté s’est réunie pour faire progresser la prise de décision éclairée par des données probantes, établir de nouveaux partenariats et susciter des débats nationaux sur des questions importantes. go.cca-reports.ca/3MLusyY

This year, our community came together to advance evidence-informed decision-making, forge new partnerships, and spark national conversations on issues that matter. As we look ahead to 2026, we are excited by the possibilities before us. go.cca-reports.ca/49k2uDe

Les actes de #CPSC2025 sont maintenant disponibles ! Découvrez les actes et résumés des panels, des entrevues, des photos, les lauréat(e)s, le magazine, ainsi que la série éditoriale, issus de la Conférence sur les politiques scientifiques canadiennes: https://sciencepolicy.ca/conference/cspc-2025/

CSPC 2025 proceedings are now available! Explore panel proceedings and summaries, interviews, featured videos, photos, award winners, magazine and the conference editorial series from the 17th Canadian Science Policy Conference #CSPC2025: https://sciencepolicy.ca/conference/cspc-2025/

We are hiring for a new position, Director of Emerging Information and Privacy Technologies. We are a dynamic team with a big mandate that offers our employees challenging and meaningful work. Deadline 12:00 pm (noon) PT on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Information here: www.oipc.bc.ca/about/careers/

A newly identified bacterial pathway that controls biofilm formation and other behaviors could offer a novel target for treatments designed to weaken bacteria without promoting antibiotic resistance.

From astrophysics to genetics, climate change to materials science — the News & Views team talk about some of their science highlights of 2025 go.nature.com/3Y7OAOe

The world’s biggest Earth science conference had a shocking backdrop this year, with the Trump administration announcing that it plans to close an iconic climate research lab. Suffice to say, that changed the tone of the gathering.

🌧️ 🛩️ The Atmospheric River Reconnaissance program is going global! The program, led by @cw3escripps.bsky.social and @noaa.gov, will be joining forces & taking flight with research programs across the world to improve forecasts of extreme weather events. Learn more. ⬇️ scripps.ucsd.edu/news/atmosph...

Why is it so hard to tell whether a piece of text was written by AI? One thing that could make it easier is if the AI system intentionally embeds hidden markers in the text. But a statistics professor explains there’s no foolproof method: buff.ly/Du7Q7V0