How science lost its credibility with the US public and what to do about it Pascal Lapointe, Policy & Politics co-editor Three factors influence the perception of science in our era: the notion that “all opinions are equal”, the political influence of the religious right, and effective scientific misinformation campaigns by select industries. Because of […]
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Science Borealis science book gift guide
It can be hard to think of the right gift for that special someone, so Science Borealis is here to help! We’ve asked our team for some of their favourite books to help inspire your science-related gift giving. From novels to nonfiction, these books make great gifts for scientists, science enthusiasts or future science lovers. […]
The pangolin pit: Speaking out for the pangolin
Can an award-winning photograph save a species from extinction? Sunitha Chari, Biology & Life Sciences co-editor “Nothing prepared Paul for what he saw or smelled.” These words introduce The Pangolin Pit, the photo that won first place in the Single Image category for photojournalism, at the 2016 Wildlife Photographer of the Year (WPY) competition. […]
Redesigning life
John Parrington sets the stage for an informed debate on genetic modification Erin Zimmerman, Communication, Education & Outreach co-editor “Imagine if living things were as easy to modify as a computer Word file.” So begins John Parrington’s journey through the recent history and present-day pursuits of genetic modification in Redesigning Life. Beginning with its roots […]
CBC’s “Fault Lines”: A podcast that delivers what it promises?
Kathi Unglert, Environment & Earth Sciences coeditor “Fault Lines” is a new podcast produced by the CBC and narrated by Vancouver seismologist Johanna Wagstaffe. Over five half-hour episodes, we learn about two earthquake scenarios likely to happen in BC, including their potential effects on us in the hours, days, and weeks after the shaking stops. […]
