Chantal Mustoe, Chemistry co-editor Ever look at a periodic table and wonder why it looks that way? As a chemist, I admire the order and logic of it every single day. To me, the periodic table is a beautiful compilation of all the elements of the known universe and the rules that govern their atomic […]
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Bringing bodies together: Solar eclipse generates excitement for science
Lauren Borja, Physics & Astronomy editor Millions of people gathered to watch the moon completely obstruct the sun today during the Great American Eclipse of 2017. While the path of totality didn’t pass through any part of Canada, much of our nation was treated to a partial eclipse during the middle of the day. But […]
Highlights from the 2016 Canadian Society of Microbiologists conference
By Betty Zou What do the scientific breakthrough of the year, fecal transplants and pea plants have in common? Microbes! The newest research in these and many other areas was showcased recently at the 66th Canadian Society of Microbiologists (CSM) annual conference, which took place at the University of Toronto on June 12 to 15, […]