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 […]
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 […]
Katrina Vera Wong, Multimedia co-editor When I was 14, I was asked to mix some chemicals together for an exam. The result was a beaker full of dazzling, golden glitter. Until then, chemistry had been an interesting but purely academic subject. But once I saw that first sparkle, I appreciated it on a deeper level. […]
By Josh Silberg, Policy and Politics Editor Be prepared. Between scouts and the Lion King, this motto was heavily emphasized during my younger years. And yet, “make earthquake emergency kit” has remained unchecked on my to-do list for months. Since I live on a major fault line, my former scout leader – my dad – […]
By Liz Martin-Silverstone, Multimedia Editor & Outreach Team If you have been watching the Science Borealis Twitter stream for the last few days you may have wondered what this #SciArt tweet storm was all about. The group over at Scientific American’s Symbiartic started the #SciArt tweet storm last year, in hopes of connecting scientific artists […]
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