Science

• SFU researchers say ant pheromones could help prevent tick bites

  Researchers at Simon Fraser University have discovered that ant pheromones may be the key to warding off ticks.

  Science

  Apr 15
  
• Hundreds participate in 56th annual Peterborough Regional Science Fair

  Sometimes the fair sets their path in the sciences early and you'll see them continue with it through post-secondary," said science fair operations manager Jill Emery.

  Science

  Apr 12
  
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• Ontario ‘task force’ prepares Canadians for total solar eclipse — and beyond

  With a name that sounds like science fiction, the Ontario Eclipse Task Force (OETF) is made up of scientists, educators and other leaders in the field of astronomy

  Science

  Apr 6
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• Orcas that hunt sperm whales may be new population, study suggests

  Researchers from the University of British Columbia said they've identified a potentially new population of open-ocean orcas, which hunt the biggest predators on the planet.

  Environment

  Mar 15
• B.C.’s Lucas Yao, 9, has memorized pi to 2,030 digits

  Nine-year-old Lucas Mason Yao loves the Vancouver Canucks, his pet bunny Chomp and pi, the mathematical constant that's celebrated every March 14 around the world.

  Science

  Mar 14
• Manitoba mentor advocates for girls in STEM across schools

  Dr. Anju Bajaj is mentoring and advocating for hundreds of girls in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) across schools in Manitoba. 

  Education

  Feb 13
• UBC competition asks citizen scientists to predict when cherry blossoms will bloom

  Think you can predict when the cherry blossoms will bloom? If you can zero in on the date in five global cities there could be a cash prize in it for you.

  Environment

  Feb 8
• Megamunch, Regina’s beloved animatronic T.Rex being retired

  Megamunch, the animatronic T. Rex. is being retired after 37 years entertaining guests at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum due to wear and tear.

  Science

  Dec 20, 2023
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• Saskatoon students make Halloween potions during spooky dry ice demonstrations

  Grade 6 and 7students at École Silverspring School learned about dry ice reactions at a spooky science event on Tuesday.

  Science

  Oct 31, 2023
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• Can cute AI robots help with aging and dementia? UBC study seeks to find out

  Kiwi and Mango are small and plush, resemble a cross between Teletubbies and WALL-E, and have technology that allows them to move, learn, speak and recognize faces and voices.

  Science

  Sep 20, 2023