Robert Gooding-Townsend and Katrina Wong, Science in Society co-editors This year we celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday. While this is a big moment in Canadian history, it is also a big moment for Canadian science. The history of Canada is so seamlessly intertwined with developments in science and technology that the two are practically indistinguishable. […]
Stephanne Taylor, Physics & Astronomy co-editor The Thirty Metre Telescope (TMT) project is exactly what it says on the box: a telescope with a staggering 30 metre segmented lens, housed in an 18-storey observatory in the very early stages of construction on Mauna Kea, Hawai’i. If built, the TMT will be the largest telescope in […]
by Alex Bond and Kasra Hassani Biology & Life Sciences subject editors While Canada is largely known for its expansive boreal forest, sprawling prairies, rugged mountains, and beautiful coasts, 15% of Canada’s total area is made of wetlands. That’s 1.5 million km2 – more than 6 times the area of the Great Lakes, or roughly […]
By Sarah Boon Earth & Environmental Science editor A couple of weeks ago, our science policy editors Karine Morin and Pascal Lapointe discussed the Northern Gateway Pipeline (NGP) decision, and challenged bloggers to address the science behind the decision itself. Several Canadian science bloggers stepped up to the plate – David Ng and Meredith Hanel […]
Karine Morin and Pascal Lapointe, Science Policy co-editors Undoubtedly, the government’s approval on June 17, 2014, of a pipeline to transport oil from Alberta to the coast of British Columbia stands as one of the most important policy decisions of the year. By examining the regulatory framework applied and the review process followed, it’s clear […]
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