Zahra Nasser, Chemistry editor Most of us are tired of hearing about COVID-19. We’re tired of hearing that cases are rising, tired of not knowing when the pandemic is going to end and when life is going to get back to normal. Every time we check our phones or turn on the TV, we are […]
Alice Fleerackers, Science in Society editor When you think about the word “science,” what comes to mind? A body of knowledge? A method for gathering evidence? Or something else entirely? As a science communication researcher, I talk, read, and write about the value of sharing science almost every day. But even though science is always […]
Jaspreet Sanghera, Biology and Life Sciences editor Birds chirping, wind brushing through treetops, the babble of running water – nature’s music is abundant and has long been a source of comfort for humanity. Shakespeare noted the beauty of nature’s sounds in The Tempest: The isle is full of noises, Sounds and sweet airs, that give […]
Yahya Ashraf, guest contributor As a philosopher of science, Karl Popper emphasized that a good theory is characterized by the fact that it makes a number of predictions that could be disproved or falsified by observation. Each time new experimental results agree with the predictions, the theory survives, and our confidence in it increases. But […]
Tarryn Bourhill and Jasleen Grewal, Communication, Education & Outreach editors Deciding to pursue graduate studies as an international student is a complex process. This series of posts is intended to provide resources and support to students in their decision-making as they explore graduate school opportunities in Canada. You can read more about financing your studies […]
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