By Aygun Ibrahimova, guest editor Picture yourself on a quest: You must drive to an unfamiliar destination that is hundreds of miles away. If you have a rough idea of where the location is, you could start driving and hope that you find your destination. But it is more likely that you will open Google […]
Uncategorized
Challenge Accepted: Science in the Northern Gateway Pipeline Process – ScienceBorealis.ca Blog
This week, we look way back in our archives to highlight this 2014 post by then-editor and Science Borealis co-founder Sarah Boon. In her post, Sarah critically analyzes the science informing one of the major political issues at the time: the Northern Gateway Pipeline (NGP). And although this pipeline was never built, Sarah’s breakdown of […]
Why do we (dis)trust? A look at the science of credibility – ScienceBorealis.ca Blog
This week, we are highlighting a 2021 post by former Science Borealis author Alice Fleerackers. Written at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, this fascinating read explores how and why we choose which sources of information we trust – and which we don’t. By Alice Fleerackers, Science in Society editor Source: Why do we (dis)trust? […]
What we talk about when we talk about science
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 […]
The Science Borealis community
More than 40 people volunteer for Science Borealis at any given time. We are spread across Canada and the world. We work from our homes, offices, labs, the field, and frequently in transit between places. We are a diverse and inclusive group. Our backgrounds span dozens of scientific fields and all levels of education. We […]