By Jesse Correll, guest editor Urban agriculture in Montréal has a rich history of growing from the ground up. From its roots in traditional farming, it has adapted to the limited space and resources in the urban environment, becoming increasingly important to the communities around it. According to architects Vikram Bhatt and Leila Marie Farah, […]
By Ishara Yahampath, Communication, Education & Outreach editor In schools across Canada, food gardens are a popular intervention to support learning and provide students with a deeper understanding of food systems, sustainable practices, and careers in food and agriculture. Waterloo Region School Food Gardens (WRSFG) have 35 food gardens in schools across the Waterloo region, […]
Lawrence Cheung, Chemistry co-editor A lot of work goes into making a good meal. You have to plan what you want to eat and then you have to gather the ingredients. Cooking the food is the part that can make or break a meal, but with a little insight into molecular gastronomy, meal preparation […]
by Kasra Hassani Health, Medicine, and Veterinary Sciences subject editor Health, Medicine, and Veterinary Science bloggers at Science Borealis have had a busy summer generating informative and entertaining stories for their readers. Here are some summer highlights from our favorite blogs. Regulating homeopathic products Science-Based Pharmacy blog has been keenly following the ongoing debate about […]
Raymond Nakamura and Lisa Willemse, Multimedia co-editors Spring, whenever it arrives for you, is when nature’s multimedia productions begin – and some Science Borealis multimedia bloggers have been giving plenty of thought to the best production of them all: food. When you think about it, food is about as multimedia as science gets. Recipes require […]
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