Canadian Science

• UBC engineers find permanent solution for removing ‘forever chemicals’ from drinking water

  Water and oil repelling, forever chemicals are used in products like non-stick cookware, cosmetics and toilet paper, but when ingested, may contribute to adverse health effects.

  Science

  Mar 22, 2023
  
• Physicists and business figures gather in Vancouver to crack theory of everything

  The theories of quantum mechanics and general relativity have been used respectively to describe how matter behaves, as well as space, time and gravity.

  Science

  Aug 17, 2022
  
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• B.C.-based company announces milestone that could lead to commercial fusion energy

  General Fusion says its prototype for its fusion demonstration plant can accommodate the extreme conditions of fusion, including high pressure and temperatures up to 150 million C.

  Canada

  Jan 13, 2022
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• Super Awesome Science Show: Celebrating Canada in science

  On this week's Super Awesome Science Show, we’re joined by Canada’s first-ever minister of science, the Honourable Kirsty Duncan.

  Science

  Jul 2, 2019
• New Nature Museum exhibit highlights pioneer women in natural sciences

  The exhibit features the contributions of women in science from the 17th century to the present. It also addresses the social and gender barriers these women faced in the pursuit of their careers.

  Science

  Jul 26, 2018
• Canada to invest $12M in deep-freeze modules for CERN’s Large Hadron Collider

  The world's most powerful particle accelerator is set to receive a significant helping hand from Canada as it undergoes major performance-boosting upgrades.

  Canada

  Jun 25, 2018
• Fredericton researcher helping to restore oilsands and mining sites — one plant at a time

  A research scientist in Fredericton is using the chokecherry plant to disturb former oilsands and mining sites, restoring the area’s soil in the process.

  Environment

  May 10, 2017